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Bollywood/Hollywood (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 44 Fresh: 18  Rotten:26 Average Rating: 5/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Synopsis: Rahul Seth (Rahul Khanna) is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is “western” enough to rebel against his mother (Moushuni Chatterjee) and grandmother (Dina Pathak). They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly (Jessica Pare) who, to make matters worse, is a pop... Rahul Seth (Rahul Khanna) is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is “western” enough to rebel against his mother (Moushuni Chatterjee) and grandmother (Dina Pathak). They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly (Jessica Pare) who, to make matters worse, is a pop star. Before you can say “karmic intervention,” Kimberly dies in a freak accident and Rahul is devastated. Instead of allowing him to mourn in peace, Rahul’s mother sees the opportunity she’s been waiting for. She threatens to call off his sister’s (Rishma Malik) wedding unless he finds himself a “nice Indian girl.”

What to do?

Easy. Rahul enlists the services of Sue (Lisa Ray), a fiercely independent escort whom he believes to be Hispanic, and therefore not “married” to the conventions taught to young Indian women. With a wink in her eye, Sue accepts the deal to pose as his Indian bride-to-be. She needs the money and having never been a fan of the typical Indian male, she feels her heart is safe. The charade begins and this match borne out of necessity seems like it might work until things take an unexpected turn.

Emotional chaos ensures when Sue endears herself to Rahul’s family. She cracks a tough nut like his grandmother, becomes friends with his sister and younger brother and even calls the shots with his chauffeur (Rajit Chowdhry). It seems that everyone is falling in love with Sue. Even, perhaps, Rahul.

During the course of his sister’s wedding celebrations, Sue breaks through Rahul’s tough exterior and helps him find his heart again. And through all this, Rahul helps Sue realize that not all Indian men are insensitive, sexist chumps. The fall in love and live happily ever after. Well, not yet. Heartbreak is imminent. Rahul begins to questions himself. Can he accept Sue for who she is and what she represents? Someone who is so far removed from who he finally realizes he is: a traditional Indian man. Can true love triumph over social convention?

In Bollywood/Hollywood, a fun loving “romp” of a movie, the unpredictable is the only constant. After all, life isn’t about what’s right or wrong. It’s about following your heart. -- © Mongrel Media [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Rahul Khanna, Moushumi Chatterjee, Jessica Pare, Ranjit Chowdhry, Dina Pathak

Director: Deepa Mehta
Screenwriter: Deepa Mehta

DVD Info

Release:

Nov 10, 2005

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DVD Features:

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Despite cramming in numerous clichés, Mehta still manages to put a fresh and funny spin on the proceedings.

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02/11/03
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3/4

Mehta manages to make her film not only palatable, but a real pleaser.

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03/12/04
Marta Barber
Miami Herald
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Does precisely what Bollywood movies should do: It engages us with its joyousness and silliness and its unflagging commitment to surface attractions.

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12/12/03
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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A contrived contraption, with more than a hint of desperation in its clueless anxiousness to be an audience winner along the lines of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

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11/29/03
David Noh
Film Journal International
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Not authentic Bollywood, not polished enough to pass for Hollywood and not edgy enough for indie film fans.

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11/28/03
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
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1.5/4

While the musical numbers that season "Bollywood" are brimming with color and enthusiasm, they're not exactly overflowing with technical competence.

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11/20/03
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
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1/4

What starts as an examination of the common cliches of Hollywood and Bollywood ends up being condescending to both.

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11/05/03
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune
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When the music stops, so does the magic. The film loses its footing with flat deliveries of dialogue from most of the cast.

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10/31/03
Laura Kelly
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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Clearly designed to appeal to fans of both the Indian and American houses of filmmaking. Unfortunately, it's so inept that it may appeal to neither.

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10/31/03
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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3/5

An escort gets paid to play the part of the rich guy's girlfriend - it's Bollywood's answer to Pretty Woman... Is Bollywood/Hollywood jolly-good fun? Almost.

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10/10/03
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com
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Though neither big nor slick, it's a joyful, feel-good spoof that makes you want to run out and rent a real Bollywood musical.

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10/09/03
Jane Sumner
Dallas Morning News
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Bollywood/Hollywood, like this spring's slightly better cultural hodgepodge The Guru, simply offers no compelling reason to fork over your movie dollars.

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10/08/03
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times
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A musical comedy that's mirthless and barely musical.

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10/03/03
Carla Meyer
San Francisco Chronicle
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Less a pastiche of the cinematic conventions of both 'woods than it is My Big Fat Greek Wedding in a sari.

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10/03/03
Nicole Arthur
Washington Post
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