![]() ![]() ![]() I could quibble with a lot of other things, but this is the kind of film where I’d feel guilty doing so. It all amounts to, what else, a fine time at the movies. Other highlights include a fun group musical number atop an apartment building, a credit sequence starring the film’s crew and amusing subtitles that tell you exactly what the scenes are about. The nearly-local Toronto backdrop adds to the enjoyment. As is the norm with Indian films, the story definitely takes a back seat to the musical numbers (of which there are too few) and the megawatt charm of the leads. Even if it’s in familiar Pretty Woman territory, despite the self-awareness of director Deepa Mehta’s script. Then we’re ready to follow the film along, wherever it leads. ![]() Fortunately the luscious Lisa Ray (oooh!) appears on-screen in a tight angora sweatshirt (double oooh!) and this unforgettable sight is soon followed by a fantastic musical number starring Bollywood celebrity Akshaye Khanna. Hampered by its low budget, lousy audio, choppy editing, lame comic timing and overall lack of Ooomph, this Canadian Bollywood take-off sputters. The charade begins….(In theaters, November 2002) For a while, this film nearly doesn’t work. She needs the money and having never been a fan of the typical Indian male, she feels her heart is safe. With a wink in her eye, Sue accepts the deal to pose as his Indian bride-to-be. She threatens to call off his sister’s wedding unless he finds himself a “nice Indian girl.” Rahul enlists the services of Sue, a fiercely independent escort whom he believes to be Hispanic, and therefore not “married” to the conventions taught to young Indian women. Instead of allowing him to mourn in peace, Rahul’s mother sees the opportunity she’s been waiting for. Before you can say “karmic intervention,” Kimberly dies in a freak accident and Rahul is devastated. ![]() They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly who, to make matters worse, is a pop star. Rahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is “western” enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. Production: Different Tree Same Wood Productions /. ![]()
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