Parmar's film is light and sweet, comfort food dressed up with a dash of exotic spice.
– Maitland McDonagh,
Time Out New York,
30 Nov 2007
rotten:
This movie's heart is in the right place, which is one way of saying it's terrible.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
30 Nov 2007
rotten:
This combination of melodrama, comedy, music and romance eventually falls under the weight of its endlessly stereotypical characters, dialogue and situations.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
5 Dec 2007
rotten:
A lightweight and sentimental exercise that succeeds at little except maybe inspiring the viewer to go out and find a decent curry.
– Walter V. Addiego,
San Francisco Chronicle,
7 Dec 2007
rotten:
Nina's Heavenly Delights hints at better-simmered versions of similar dishes.