Bollywood/Hollywood
Nothing is what it appears to be.
Nothing is what it appears to be.
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
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2002
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Rahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is "western" enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly 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 wedding unless he finds himself a "nice Indian girl." Rahul enlists the services of Sue, 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....
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
101 min
Release date:
25 Oct 2002
Country:
CA
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 wins & 9 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Mehta manages to make her film not only palatable, but a real pleaser.
– Marta Barber,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar 2004
fresh:
Does precisely what Bollywood movies should do: It engages us with its joyousness and silliness and its unflagging commitment to surface attractions.
– Robert Denerstein,
Denver Rocky Mountain News,
12 Dec 2003
rotten:
Not authentic Bollywood, not polished enough to pass for Hollywood and not edgy enough for indie film fans.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Nov 2003
fresh:
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.
– Jane Sumner,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Oct 2003
rotten:
A musical comedy that's mirthless and barely musical.
– Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Oct 2003