The Buddha of Suburbia
by Roger Michell
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Actor: Brenda Blethyn, David Bamber, Harish Patel, Naveen Andrews, Nisha NayarDirector: Roger Michell
Brand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 238 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
Movie Reviews of The Buddha of Suburbia
Movie Review: Finally on DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Buddha of Suburbia"
Finally on DVD
Amos Lassen
We finally get one of my favorite movies on DVD, "The Buddha of Suburbia". It has amazing performances and Naveen Andrews shows us depth in his characterization of a young man coming to terms with his identity in the world of the 1970's that is going through rapid changes.
Set in England, the film spans a decade, from the early 70's to the 80's when Margaret Thatcher became prime minister of Great Britain. We experience the rise of the Indo-British and see and feel their dreams, their hopes and how they want to belong to a culture of their own. The film deals with race relations, social issues, morality and politics and Karim (Andrews) is at the center.
The direction is slick and the photography is beautiful and the plot developments range from the bizarre to the plausible. As Karim comes face to face with the issues of the day, he is also faces with a personal problem--the separation of his parents. He must also face the culture shock that his Pakistani roots and the clash with the breakdown of English society cause and he watches as his father is transformed into a suburban Buddha. At the same time his cousin becomes a militant feminist and his best friend gets involved in the punk movement.
Watching the movie is like going to a party which is nothing but strangers leading very secret lives. Little by little secrets come to light. The problem here is that the film begins to suffer in the second half when exploitation of the characters ensure. The movie gets off to a brave start and then begins to lose it. Nevertheless it is a wonderful look at the way times change.
Summary of The Buddha of Suburbia
Before Velvet Goldmine there was Buddha of Suburbia. The coming of age story of Karim an assimilated Indian in London during the swinging seventies. Winner of seven international film awards. Soundtrack by David Bowie.Running Time: 238 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?TELEVISION/BBC UPC:?883929014323 Manufacturer No:?1000037775Comedy DVD Video
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