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Dude, Where's the Party?

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Dude, Where's the Party? (2003)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:9

Rotten:4

Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Originally released as WHERE'S THE PARTY, YAAR? this comedy spoofs every aspect of the Indian American experience, while maintaining the complexity of its characters, and avoiding stereotypes. Hari... Originally released as WHERE'S THE PARTY, YAAR? this comedy spoofs every aspect of the Indian American experience, while maintaining the complexity of its characters, and avoiding stereotypes. Hari Patel has been assured that he will find love in America, so he comes to Houston to study engineering. He lives with his aunt and uncle there, whose son, Mo, is a college student fully assimilated into his American environment. A cool guy on the desi scene, Mo is ordered by his parents to show the ropes to the FOB ("fresh off the boat") newcomer, and he reluctantly does so. Unfortunately, the hipsters aren't so welcoming to Hari, with his odd dance moves and oily hair, and as Hari struggles to adapt to his new home, lessons are learned all around. From Bollywood tunes in the rain, to tricked-out Indian bachelor pads, no area of Indian culture is left out. Through the energy of the cast and the excellent soundtrack--which features the likes of Panjabi MC, Cornershop, and DJ Cheb i Shabbah--this fast-paced, hip satire with a heart is sure to delight. [More]

Starring: Kal Penn, Sunil Malhotra

Starring: Kal Penn, Sunil Malhotra

Director: Benny Mathews

Director: Benny Mathews
Studio: Music Masala Films

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11/09/03
Marrit Ingman
Marrit Ingman
Austin Chronicle

Town mouse/country mouse isn't exactly the freshest conceit, but the poignancy of the identity issues and the freshness of the cultural glimpses push this film through the occasional slow and/or stale parts.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
11/06/03
Matt Weitz
Matt Weitz
Dallas Morning News

Filled with wacky humor and inside jokes that may leave Indian audiences rolling in their seat and average Americans sporting a quizzical look.

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10/01/03
Millicent Mayfield
Millicent Mayfield
San Francisco Examiner

Assembles all the usual stereotypes in one movie.

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09/09/03
Kirk Honeycutt
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Hollywood Reporter
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An amiable city mouse/country mouse story.

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09/05/03
Bob Campbell
Bob Campbell
Minneapolis Star Tribune

A charming if inconsistent comic essay on assimilation.

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09/05/03
Eric Harrison
Eric Harrison
Houston Chronicle

The filmmakers joke about situations that will surprise those of us unfamiliar with Indian culture and amuse those who are. Much of the remaining material, however, is trite.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
09/05/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

The story bogs a bit and seems to run long, but any movie that has cricket and high-energy Indian numbers can't be all bad.

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09/05/03
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

This film clearly understands its target audience of first-generation Indian-Americans and has its pleasures to provide.

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09/04/03
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
New York Times
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Where's the Party, Yaar? is too corny and drawn-out to appeal to crossover audiences but may strike a nerve in Indian communities.

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09/04/03
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Los Angeles Times
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Mathews has obvious storytelling chops, and a sharp eye for absurdity.

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09/04/03
David Chute
David Chute
L.A. Weekly

Discretely dismantles caricatures of FOBs with deft send-ups of stock Bollywood leitmotifs.

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09/02/03
Nita Rao
Nita Rao
Village Voice

Stereotyped characters, lame jokes.

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08/18/03
Harvey S. Karten
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