Bride and Prejudice
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Movie Reviews of Bride and Prejudice
Movie Review: A fun Bollywood frolic
Summary: 5 Stars
Not being a Jane Austen fan,I wondered how the director of "Bend it like Beckham" would handle the famous novel.Gurinder Chadha (who is now directing the movie version of the '80s cult TV show "Dallas") does a SPLENDID job.
Aishwarya Rai is the strong-willed Lalita who won't fall for arranged marriages or condescending Westerners.She has spunk&lightens every scene.I hope to see more of her in the future.
Naveen Andrews,who is on the hit show "Lost" clearly enjoys the song-and-dance.
Martin Anderson plays a prejudiced American who comes to love Lalita.At first,he sees India as a place to exploit but comes to the rescue of Lalita's sister AND win Lalita's heart.
The musical numbers,such as "No life without wife" are sheer delight.The color,the joy,the story ends with the hero happily drumming at his wedding to Lalita.
India is a perfect setting for the social class-centered "Pride&Prejudice." After all,India once was part of the British Empire,even back in Jane Austen's time.
Gurinder Chadha turns what could be considered a sappy,stilted novel into fun Bollywood froth.If only more classic novels could be playful romps like this one...
Movie Review: Brilliantly Clever at All Levels--Remakes US View of India
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is so extraordinarily clever, at all levels, that I have watched it twice with undivided attention, and have it playing on background now. It does nothing less than remake US views of India. As I read the full page advertisements in the Washington Post saluting the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, and reading about the White House agreeing to sponsor nuclear information exchanges while India sponsors a second green revolution, I cannot help but think that this movie, in a unique way, captures both the beauty of India, and its arrival as a world power equal to the US.
I spend a lot of time thinking about both reality and perception. The US has blown it when it comes to the billions of poor--not just the Arab fundamentalists, but the non-violent individuals who see us occupying their countries and looting their natural resources. If America could produce a movie like this, one that reflected the best of America, the ideals of the original Republic, it would have more of an impact than the billions of dollars we are spending on a heavy-metal military.
This movie is extraordinary. It is brilliant. It is worth buying, viewing multiple times, and as a gift idea.
Movie Review: It's a great adaption, Austen Fans
Summary: 5 Stars
I know, I know-the 1995 BBC production--and Colin Firth---will forever be etched in my heart too. But I think Martin Henderson and Ash Rai do an excellent job(along with Gurinder Chadha) of placing Darcy and Lizzie in a modern day context!
Martin Henderson has gotten a beating critically for not seeming intimidating--ie, Colin Firth-y--enough. But with only 2 hours to tell this tale and since it's a modern story where that sort of Firth-like manner would just not be tolerated by anyone today, Henderson's Darcy is more thoughtless than overtly classist, and I think it works. Rai's Lizzie/Lalita is quite confrontational once she decides that DArcy is a jerk, but she works the "prejudice" angle nicely and is equal parts gorgeous and spunky.
I really enjoyed this modernized YET old fashioned musical take on the timeless tale. It captures the magic of the original story where we get to watch two headstrong but good hearted people argue their way to punch drunk love! Gurinder Chadha has done it again with a light hearted, entertaining, and uplifting cross-cultural tale! PS-the bollywood/musical parts are very accessible I think, and felt more like "Grease" than anything to me.
Movie Review: Be open minded and you will like it
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading reviews here, it strikes me that depending on what background people are coming from, they find the movie either "too Western" or "too Bollywood" or "not Austen-like" enough. I think if you just accept that Chadha is trying to make a hybrid here and is actively attempting to NOT be a purist with ANY of these genres or literary material, you may be able to enjoy it more.
As a Los Angeles native, Austen groupie, and a bollywood fan, I personally am VERY impressed at how Chadha really kept a wonderful balance among these very diverse influences. She never lets any of the influences dominate, and that's a hard feat.
The result is an incredibly entertaining, cultural and cinematic hybrid that made me smile throughout most of the movie. Instead of worrying if it's "too" Bollywood or Hollywood or British or not austen like a enough, I say appreciate the creative and imagination of the moviemakers to blend diverse styles into such a tasty little cinematic package! Very clever, easy on the eyes(man, all the actors/actresses are gorgeous), and clean cut enough for the whole family.
Movie Review: One of my first Bollywood movies, and still a favorite!
Summary: 5 Stars
My best friend's family introduced me to the world of Bollywood several months ago with two excellent films: "Chokher Bali" and "Bride and Prejudice". Although worlds apart from each other ("Chokher Bali" is a dark tragedy without humor, while "Bride" is funny and bright), both were awesome examples of the films to be found in this genre.
I was captured immediately by the dance scene at the wedding, with the men courting the women and vice-versa. So beautiful, and so much fun! And the dance in the street was great too--I found myself singing along with them, and when the sisters later sang "No Life Without Wife", I sang along then too! Such catchy songs, and they still give you the feel of India. The costumes were gorgeous!
Of course, Aishwarya was wonderful, as always. And I fell in love with Naveen Andrews when I first saw him on the show "LOST"--imagine my surprise and joy to find him as one of the stars in this film! I recommend this film whole-heartedly to everyone who enjoys a fun romantic comedy and musical talent.