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Probably this movie is one of the best to show truly how most newcomers to a foreign country feel when they first come here. Shows the transition to fit into a world totally unknown and yet balancing the life so that their root (from where they actually belong) is not forgotten by them or their future generation by maintaining their culture and tradition. I just love this movie as I could completely relate it to my own life, people like me who leave their country far behind and come here with lots of dreams and expectation and try to gradually adopt. It shows all the circumstances that we all somehow faced somewhere in our journey in a truly beautiful way with lots of emotions and I’m sure that not only people who are familiar with these situations but anybody will enjoy and love watching this movie.
8/10
4.7.2007 -
simba27_27@ - age: 18-25
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The movie started off slow, but gained momentum as it went on. The fight scene seemed was so graphic, it was like being there. As well, the love (sex) scene within seemed to verge on an X rating as many of the women within the theatre seemed aroused by Kal Penn's performance. (Guys, we could learn a thing or two watching this guy) With the movie ending in suspenseful standoff, I am curious to see what the outcome will be in the sequel. Viewer stay tuned!
7/10
22.6.2007 -
miles_darius@ - age: 26-35
From the director of "Salaam, Bombay", this is a moving and memorable film that captures the joys and heartbreaks of leaving your homeland to find a "better life" in another part of the world. Great performances by the parents, decent acting from the rest of the cast.
8/10
21.5.2007 -
smeerkat@ - age: 36-49
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The movie was visually stunning, cultural and elaborate. But... Some acting was terrible, it went 2 hours too long, and the genre of "romantic comedy" has never been less funny. The most interesting part of the movie was planning what to do next weekend. It had charm, and as has been said great scenery, but it was just so boring it gets wasted. It lacks a direct storyline, instead chosing to beeline at snails pace through many scenes that should have ended in a scrap heap, the emotional moments were underused and generally pretty bogus. If you do not yet have a hip replacement avoid paying for this movie... Trust me, you won't like it.
5/10
21.5.2007 -
timhall989@ - age: 18-25
Great piece of art, the book a must read!
9/10
20.5.2007 -
koelgill@ - age: 26-35
Very nice movie, I think many people can relate to it... Makes you wonder about what is important in your life, family and traditions, or the modern way of life.
9/10
13.5.2007 -
simplyk4t@ - age: 18-25
Really well done. Kal Penn does a fantastic job. We really liked this movie. Make up was done really well and you can see what a difference it is in the character being younger and older for each actor. All the actors did a great job.
8/10
11.5.2007 -
zahrakarim@ - age: 36-49
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Kal Penn was hilarious in Harold & Kumar but he was fantastic here... I saw this movie because I wanted to see how good he really is. And I was not disappointed!
8/10
10.5.2007 -
baylay@ - age: 18-25
Great movie!!! Makes you think...
9/10
9.5.2007 -
jorgeguardado@ - age: 36-49
The movie included many themes which can touch people of all ages but mainly those of Indian descent who are living in a culture different to the one they came from.
7/10
6.5.2007 -
smalta2002@ - age: 36-49
I recommend it to young immigrants.
9/10
6.5.2007 -
keighobadi@ - age: 26-35
This movie was great. It was artistic and meaningful and the acting was superb.
9/10
2.5.2007 -
fairy_marie@ - age: 18-25
Excellent, excellent, excellent movie!!!
10/10
1.5.2007 -
natasat@ - age: 26-35
One of the best movies I've seen in a long time! A must see.
10/10
30.4.2007 -
slantaya@ - age: 36-49
Excellent movie that I highly recommend to everyone of all backgrounds! There are many elements that I believe anyone can relate and it surrounds everything about family. A must see!
9/10
29.4.2007 -
kennetheng@
Very, very well done. Though I will concede it is not as heart-warming as Monsoon Wedding. The major pluses are performances by Tabu and Irrfan. Kal Penn is good too, but I was surprised I did not really feel for his character despite being in similar shoes to him most of my life. He seemed to be running away from his roots more than the traditional kid. Or maybe it is more of an American phenomenon due to the melting pot syndrome?
9/10
24.4.2007 -
aliikram@ - age: 26-35
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It allows us all to think of what we are willing to give up to please others. Great movie, fun to watch.
8/10
24.4.2007 -
john,bantas@ - age: 36-49
This movie was very well done. It is a beautifully subtle movie about the importance of knowing your roots, and respecting who you are. There are many touching moments, and some very beautiful cinematography as well! It's a nice departure from all the bombastic movies that are out there (but that are also just as enjoyable!)
8/10
17.4.2007 -
myrrdancer@ - age: 36-49
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This movie is for the indian people, that's all I've got to say =) It has all the jokes, (always making tea, saying A as in apple, g as in girafe when spelling something out on the telephone, the grandparents making sure the son marries a bengoli, everyone being called auntie) and more... I laughed so much when I went to go see this movie with my family. Tabu does a great job! Some parts do go very quickly, but you get used to it. Go see it as a family night... Me, my sis and mom loved it, my dad hated it. It really depends on you!
8/10
15.4.2007 -
ankitacutie@ - age: 13-17
Excellent character development. Believable and understated. Beautiful to look at and good young main male character. Poetic story.
9/10
15.4.2007 -
jansafdie@ - age: 36-49
I was not aware this movie was in the theater. I was tired of watching the same American movies and I was looking forward to watch some Indian style movie. The movie is good and shows the reality of an Indian family moving to US. It unfolds in a way that culture differences/shocks are evident. Yes it is a long movie but there is a reason behind. You have to be patient. It is a touching movie and reveals the way Indians understand love and might give an insight why Indian marriage is more stable than ours. It is a movie about family, love and sacrifice. A great movie. I recommend it. You won't regret.
8/10
14.4.2007 -
thunder_force_strike@ - age: 26-35
This movie left me speechless. If you have a family, you have to see this movie.
10/10
14.4.2007 -
krlram@ - age: 26-35
Fantastic movie, go see it , you wont regret.
9/10
13.4.2007 -
namirani@ - age: 36-49
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For those who are mature enough, this movie will be one of the best they have ever seen. It’s the best movie I’ve seen in many years. I regularly go to the theaters and I have the movie network at home, but despite that, I haven’t seen many such good movies in my life. If all you want is an entertaining story, or if you expect a flamboyant Bollywood movie, you’ll be disappointed. This movie is not a story-driven one where the characters only serve to tell the story, instead it’s a character-driven movie where the story serves to look at the personality of the characters through different experiences. This movie goes way beyond just telling a story, it appeals to your intellect and to your emotions. It makes you think about parent-children relations, culture, loneliness, death of loved ones, etc. I found it was a wonderful movie. I went to see it with my girlfriend and her brother, both of whom have different tastes from mine when it comes to movies, and we all came out extremely impressed by this movie. Until now, I think about that movie every day (I’ve seen it 5 days ago already) I’m planning to buy the DVD when it comes out, I want to see it again and again, and I want to show it to many people I know!
10/10
11.4.2007 -
fjette@ - age: 26-35
In some ways this is like the mouse that roared. Such a quiet, subdued movie with a huge impact. I was thinking about it still the next morning. The clash of cultures was treated with respect and humour. I loved it.
9/10
9.4.2007 -
cowtowngal2007@ - age: 36-49
Stupid movie... The story was very confusing... And some of the scenes were not necessary... Don't watch it... Its waste of time and money... Some parts just went too far...
1/10
9.4.2007 -
mira_nair_rocks@ - age: 18-25
All you guys who rated it are crazy. The Namesake isnt the best movie and it doesnt suck. This movie is alright not the best but atleast worth seeing. It is long but all hindu movies are and it's not a bad movie. I wouldnt exactly reccommend it but if you have some time on your hands go see it. It is kinda boring but it's not the movie thats suppose to be exciting its more of a reality if a hindu family came to live in North America. I enjoyed it a little.
7/10
9.4.2007 -
hyperkid25@ - age: 13-17
Mesmerizing, hypnotizing and in the end, very touching movie. You need to be patient; the story is very slow paced, but let yourself be engulfed by it, you will not regret it. To learn too live alone is Ashima's lesson in life, and for Gogle, it’s ultimately following a family quest…to freedom!
8/10
9.4.2007 -
black,jack@ - age: 36-49
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[2007] | 7/10 | | Hot Fuzz [2007] | 7/10 | | Year of the Dog [2007] | 7/10 | | Sharkwater [2006] | 7/10 | | Amazing Grace [2006] | 7/10 | | Fido [2006] | 7/10 | | The Pursuit of Happyness [2006] | 7/10 | | Venus [2006] | 7/10 | | Charlotte's Web [2006] | 7/10 | | Snow Cake [2006] | 7/10 | | Stranger Than Fiction [2006] | 7/10 | | Monkey Warfare [2006] | 7/10 | | Flushed Away [2006] | 7/10 | | Catch a Fire [2006] | 7/10 | | Shut Up & Sing [2006] | 7/10 | | Flags of Our Fathers [2006] | 7/10 | | The Prestige [2006] | 7/10 | | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby [2006] | 7/10 | | Astérix et les Vikings [2006] | 7/10 | | The Descent [2005] | 7/10 | | Click [2006] | 7/10 | | Nacho Libre [2006] | 7/10 | | Un Dimanche à Kigali [2006] | 7/10 | | Banlieue 13 [2004] | 7/10 | | Friends with Money [2006] | 7/10 | | Akeelah and the Bee [2006] | 7/10 | | Eight Below [2006] | 7/10 | | Deep Blue [2003] | 7/10 | | 2005 Cannes International Advertising Festival [2005] | 7/10 | | The Matador [2006] | 7/10 | | Hostel [2006] | 7/10 | | King Kong [2005] | 7/10 | | Paradise Now [2005] | 7/10 | | Thumbsucker [2005] | 7/10 | | Water [2005] | 7/10 | | Zathura [2005] | 7/10 | | Separate Lies [2005] | 7/10 | | Pride & Prejudice [2005] | 7/10 | | Junebug [2005] | 7/10 | | Grizzly Man [2005] | 7/10 | | The Beautiful Country [2004] | 7/10 | | Proof [2005] | 7/10 | | The Exorcism of Emily Rose [2005] | 7/10 | | Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith [2005] | 7/10 | | Broken Flowers [2005] | 7/10 | | Darwin's Nightmare [2004] | 7/10 | | Oldboy [2003] | 7/10 | | Moolaadé [2004] | 7/10 | | National Treasure [2004] | 7/10 | | In the Realms of the Unreal [2004] | 7/10 | | Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [2004] | 7/10 | | Bad Education [2004] | 7/10 | | Primer [2004] | 7/10 | | Finding Neverland [2004] | 7/10 | | Being Julia [2004] | 7/10 | | Napoleon Dynamite [2004] | 7/10 | | Les Choristes [2004] | 7/10 | | Friday Night Lights [2004] | 7/10 | | Confidences trop intimes [2004] | 7/10 | | Mean Creek [2004] | 7/10 | | We Don't Live Here Anymore [2004] | 7/10 | | Elles étaient cinq [2004] | 7/10 | | The Control Room [2004] | 7/10 | | Secret Window [2004] | 7/10 | | Collateral [2004] | 7/10 | | The Manchurian Candidate [2004] | 7/10 | | The Village [2004] | 7/10 | | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring [2003] | 7/10 | | The Bourne Supremacy [2004] | 7/10 | | Good bye, Lenin! [2003] | 7/10 | | Two Brothers [2004] | 7/10 | | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind [2004] | 7/10 | | Dawn of the Dead [2004] | 7/10 | | Miracle [2004] | 7/10 | | Along Came Polly [2004] | 7/10 | | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [2009] | 6/10 | | Sunshine Cleaning [2009] | 6/10 | | My Bloody Valentine [2009] | 6/10 | | Babine [2008] | 6/10 | | Mamma Mia! [2008] | 6/10 | | I Served the King of England [2006] | 6/10 | | Ben X [2007] | 6/10 | | Young @ Heart [2007] | 6/10 | | The Year My Parents Went on Vacation [2006] | 6/10 | | 12:08 East of Bucharest [2006] | 6/10 | | Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day [2008] | 6/10 | | Paranoid Park [2007] | 6/10 | | Honeydripper [2007] | 6/10 | | Up the Yangtze [2007] | 6/10 | | Charlie Bartlett [2007] | 6/10 | | The World's Best Commercials [2007] | 6/10 | | Caramel [2007] | 6/10 | | This Is England [2006] | 6/10 | | My Kid Could Paint That [2007] | 6/10 | | Odette Toulemonde [2007] | 6/10 | | Lars and the Real Girl [2007] | 6/10 | | Eastern Promises [2007] | 6/10 | | Journey from the Fall [2006] | 6/10 | | Paprika [2006] | 6/10 | | Mon meilleur ami [2006] | 6/10 | | Once [2006] | 6/10 | | Offside [2006] | 6/10 | | The Lookout [2006] | 6/10 | | Volver [2006] | 6/10 | | Into Great Silence [2005] | 6/10 | | Only Human [2004] | 6/10 | | Omagh [2004] | 6/10 | | A Prairie Home Companion [2006] | 6/10 | | Inside Man [2006] | 6/10 | | Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang [2005] | 6/10 | | Corpse Bride [2005] | 6/10 | | The Aristocrats [2005] | 6/10 | | Feux rouges [2004] | 6/10 | | The Agronomist [2004] | 6/10 | | Closer [2004] | 6/10 | | Silent Waters [2004] | 6/10 | | The Story of The Weeping Camel [2004] | 6/10 | | Open Water [2003] | 6/10 | | The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi [2003] | 6/10 | | Mean Girls [2004] | 6/10 | | House of Sand and Fog [2003] | 6/10 | | Spartan [2004] | 6/10 | | OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus [2009] | 5/10 | | Redbelt [2008] | 5/10 | | Imax: Hurricane on the Bayou [2006] | 5/10 | | The Darjeeling Limited [2007] | 5/10 | | Brand Upon the Brain! [2006] | 5/10 | | Inland Empire [2006] | 5/10 | | Iraq in Fragments [2006] | 5/10 | | U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha [2005] | 5/10 | | The Holy Girl [2004] | 5/10 | | Million Dollar Baby [2004] | 5/10 | | Shaolin Soccer [2002] | 5/10 | | Ginger Snaps [2001] | 5/10 | | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [2007] | 3/10 | | Bamako [2006] | 2/10 | | Old Joy [2006] | 2/10 | | The Animation Show 3 [2007] | 2/10 | | Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story [2005] | 1/10 | | Veer-Zaara [2004] | 1/10 |
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I did not connect with the story like many of the people reviewing it here. I found it very slow to unfold. But it was undeniably a great film visually. The Indian sequences were wonderful and it gave good insight into another culture. It was my first experience seeing Tabu and she certainly deserves the praise she has received on this site. Worth seeing, with some worthy acting.
7/10
8.4.2007 -
comi2@ - age: 50+
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One of the best movies that I have ever seen. It looks at the east/west struggle for Indians born in North America. Great acting!
10/10
7.4.2007 -
elvistorontobg@ - age: 36-49
A great story, with strong characters.
9/10
6.4.2007 -
nancybird@ - age: 26-35
This is the best movie I have ever seen! If you havn't seen it yet, GO!!!
10/10
6.4.2007 -
sapnokirani@ - age: 18-25
There are some movies that you like and then there are some you can't help but keep loving all your life. Namesake seems to be one of the later category. I saw it 2 weeks back but I still can't stop raving about it to my friends. Charming portrayal of a bengali family trying to settle in U. S. It's a story about humans and their strength to adapt. Adapt to a new culture, adapt to someone's permanent absence or simply put adapt to a new life. A must watch!
10/10
6.4.2007 -
abhi8381@ - age: 26-35
Finally the highly anticipated new film by Mira Nair has hit the theatres. I must admit that I was very excited to see this film and had high expectations. Normally, with such high expectations I am disappointed with the film. However, such was not the case with this film. It will make you cry, laugh, and critically think about your identity all at once. The filmaking is powerful - there is a lot of bright colors and different unique and effective camera angles. The main characters did a decent job acting, but were all shadowed by the performance of the mother who, in my mind, is the first real oscar contender of the year. Finally, to top it all off, the movie's music is perfect (I want to buy the soundtrack now) A warning, though, that the movie is a bit long and for some people may lag on. This is so far my favorite film of the year, and probably better than all of the films of 2006 as well. I highly recommend it to everyone.
10/10
5.4.2007 -
jmullen@ - age: 18-25
Wow, this is one of the best film I've seen this year. Very touching, great acting by the actors. A must see!
9/10
5.4.2007 -
sentenza99@ - age: 26-35
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Very moving anyone who has been to India will identify with this. Also any parent of teens or teen themselves that have cross cultural issues will be interested.
9/10
4.4.2007 -
richjames@ - age: 50+
The movie was amazing, good flow, good acting, good story line... It shows realistic situations for an East Indian families that move from India to the west and how they struggle to maintain their identity and culture.
10/10
3.4.2007 -
sheena,rupani@ - age: 18-25
A beautiful movie on so many levels. The most memorable parts are the moments that catch you off guard - when you think... Wow, that is what love means.
9/10
3.4.2007 -
go_north_ainslie@ - age: 50+
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I went into the theatre with great expections... But I was sooo disappointed... The movie doesnt really have any flow and the story is not very consistent... It was very slow in the beginning, and the end was really bad... What was the need for the actor to like the second girl? How could he get over the blonde girl so quickly? And couldnt he tell the second girl would cheat on him sooner or later? Also the whole thing with his name was sooo pointless... !!! He didnt even change by the end of the movie... Anyways guys... Better not waste monkey on this movie... Maybe rent it one day.
1/10
2.4.2007 -
nabiilah@ - age: 18-25
Touches delicately on life's essential moments: yearning and fear, change and loss, birth and death, regret and redemption, in a way that leaves you moved without feeling manipulated. Visually beautiful, with deceptive pacing- it covers a lot of ground without rushing. Small complaints: interesting minor characters (Gogol's sister and wife)are sketched rather than developed. Also, the sweeping scope means some scenes are truncated - why not just let it go to 2.5 hours? Fine performances, although the "family" members bear little resemblance to each other. High quality.
9/10
2.4.2007 -
bramwee@ - age: 36-49
Probably, one one the best films I have seen this year. All Indian families in Canada should make an effort and go and see this film.
9/10
1.4.2007 -
info@ - age: 50+
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THis is a must see movie for the whole family. There is so much love and respect in this movie. This is the true representation of life in another country and what it does to your culture. It is touching and entertaining and the cast is just full of wonderful acting. Truley your getting a good deal with this movie!
9/10
1.4.2007 -
mcsilva@ - age: 36-49
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A truly amazing movie, which will particularly touch anyone that has to cope with the collision of two different cultures.
10/10
31.3.2007 -
iloveantonio@
As a foreigner myself, I really saw myself in it. It always makes you feel better knowing that you're not alone.
8/10
30.3.2007 -
azn_princess_89@ - age: 18-25
Mira Nair did it again. Excellent representation of the book. Overwhelming performance by Tabu and Ifran Khan. A must see...
10/10
29.3.2007 -
sarkar_avik@ - age: 26-35
This has to be the most amazing movie ever directed. 10 stars. You must watch!
9/10
29.3.2007 -
rhamade@ - age: 18-25
Those with immigrant parents will particularly enjoy the interactions between the parents and children. I really enjoyed the movie. A must-see!
9/10
26.3.2007 -
gozogirl@ - age: 26-35
This movie is just awesome... The way they have captured the bengali middle class family... The protagonists are not eve bengali, and if u didn't know that u won't be able to make out. Just awesome. It touched my heart. It's very beautiful, I think you should/ must watch this film... It's just great!
10/10
26.3.2007 -
srimanti@ - age: 18-25
A wonderful film, beautifully shot, with well-developed characters and relationships, an involved story, and packing emotional punch. I thought of The English Patient because of the cinematography and the exotic locals. We really enjoyed the film.
9/10
26.3.2007 -
waddi63@ - age: 36-49
Heartfelt, poignant, and hits really close to home for those of us with immigrant parents. Tabu really steals the show, she's such an amazing actress!
9/10
24.3.2007 -
mistral_29@ - age: 18-25
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