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| Monsoon Wedding | 
 enlarge | Director: Mira Nair
Actors: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shetty, Vijay Raaz, Tillotama Shome
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.99
Buy New: $4.11
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Avg. Customer Rating:  212 reviews
Sales Rank: 2663
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Hindi (Original Language), Punjabi (Original Language), Urdu (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 114
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD22284D
ISBN: 0783271301
UPC: 025192228421
EAN: 9780783271309
ASIN: B00006AW0I
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: September 24, 2002
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| Customer Reviews:
 Colorful May 30, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have never seen a Bollywood film and wasn't much interested in them. But I read such good reviews of this that I gave it a try.
I found the view into modern Indian upper middle class life interesting, particulary the blend of ancient culture and the new. Cell phones, mixed drinks, smoking cigarettes in the bathroom, crude references to sex, shopping...It seemed that they have picked up on the worst elements of Western society. golf? I think that's what dismayed me the most. I kept waiting for some sort of spirituality to emerge but that wasn't to be, not in this film.
The story is ok, in a simple way and the subplots of the romance of the servants and the child predator added some more interest. The character of the father of the bride is very well acted; he was probably the only person I felt any affinity for. The others just seemed so one dimensional that I couldn't take any of them very seriously.
The costumes are gorgeous. The colors are sumptuous and the overall feeling of celebration at the end is nice. There is certainly a warm family vibe--but they're all drinking so much that one wonders how genuine it really is.
I hate to say this for I fear I'll get some nasty comments addressed to me like I don't have a heart or brain...but I kept thinking that this movie would have played well in the US in about 1950. I just found it superficial, shallow and silly. However a whole lot of others loved it....so take your chances.
 Inda - Monsoon Wedding May 26, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I like this DVD because it is a fun movie plus it shows life in India. It is hard to believe how crowded it is in Delhi.
 Loved it! May 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was absolutely surprised by this film. It was quite different than the typical "bollywood" flick, but it including those elements in a spare, yet flirty way.
The acting was great, the set and scenery amazing, and the storyline was compelling.
I felt like a voyeur in the life of a priviledged group of Indians preparing for a feast with gusto, and typical "father of the bride" issues. The contrasts of modern technology v. traditional ceremony is brilliant.
If you want "bollywood" you get a taste of dance, music, and splendor, but there is a back-story as well that adds a very special element which will appeal to a broader audience. [BTW, the commentary was a huge bonus, and I can't wait to watch more of Rajit Kapoor's work -- I'm awaiting the short story collection as I write this]. My vote is yes yes yes, it's definitely worth owning!
This movie is full of joy! May 12, 2007
This movie is full of joy, life, love, laughter, music. There are moments where I wanted to jump up and start dancing. A truly fabulous, rewarding film.
Saw It In The Theater, Had To Have It! February 4, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A fun romantic comedy. My mom and I both enjoy it very much.
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