Generally, I don’t rate movies, or write film
critiques. To tell the truth, most of
today’s movies are forgettable, cut and paste fabrications that are like serving
the same hamburger with different commercially prepared toppings. A little more catsup…ok, great, what a
film! Too much mustard, ok, we’ll tone
it down next time. AAA, AAA2, AAA3 and
so forth. It’s like a football team with
so few plays in the playbook, the fans can call ‘em in from the stands.
Then, there’s the problem of perception. Fact is, people have different tastes. People can be holding their sides laughing, while someone else
thinks the humor falls flat.
Just found a movie so original and refreshing, it’s fine
to watch it with a friend, a lover, by yourself, or even with a malcontent you
thinks robins’ eggs are a nasty shade of blue.
Comedy? Amen. Feel good? Aced it. Realistic emotions? Nailed on the head.
The marvels to me are the truth and depth of this film.
Here’s the plot on a thumbnail: Indian
food. Indian chef who has no clue how to
cook Indian food and finds a taxi driver to help him. Father who runs a failing Indian restaurant, and is in failing health. Mother who plots to
get her son married. Interesting
characters pop up throughout the movie.
Put these all together, add a bit of romance, the scarcity
of jobs, a man who has no idea what to do next, loss of the deepest sort, love
on so many levels you’ll have to take off your shoes to count them, and
situational laughs that make you ponder while you chuckle.
Yes, it’s mostly set in an Indian context, but so universal
in the presentation that you suddenly realize these are scenarios you’ve lived
and suffered and laughed through yourself.
Too many movies are a waste of precious time. This one gives
you an uplifting kick in the ass that makes you realize today is all ya got and
you better love life and do something.
Best movie I have seen in years. Here’s a short trailer:
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