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Bollywood/Hollywood [Import]

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This movie is just plan fun, from the music to the memorable characters. Great introduction to ease someone into the Bollywood scene.

Good. I like tge foreign film make me see things funny. Very good show and decoration is stunning with sets.

This movie was so much fun to watch! I will be watching it again and again. I love the Bollywood mixed with Ontario "culture" and the watching of the lead male going from uptight to really relaxed.

Bollywood/Hollywood has everything you want from a Bollywood film and more: a great cast of characters, lots of laughs, captivating songs, melodrama, hidden identities, and of course, romance. Strong references to Indian culture are complimented by the right amount of western influence, making this a wonderful film that audiences of all backgrounds will enjoy.

Une comédie très engageante que signe Mme Mehta. L'histoire se déroule dans la communauté expat indienne à Toronto. Le film emprunte des éléments des deux cultures, joyeusement mélangées. Il y a des points d'humour inattendus, comme celui de la jeune femme qui meurt dans une expérience ratée de lévitation. Comme c'est une comédie indienne, on sait que cela finira bien, mais la fin réserve néanmoins des surprises.

OK, so Deepa Mehta has made films like Earth/Fire/Water with a strong social undertone. Bollywood/Hollywood is just another- but lighthearted and fun, especially to Indians living in Toronto!
I say that because the humour is only appreciated if you're Indian originally or have seen tons of Bollywood films- it's a parody of that.
So having sorted out THAT- the story is about an Indian family now living in Ontario (yours to discover). Rahul has to get married, which means finding himself a good Indian girl or else be happy with the one Mummy chooses. He decides on the former, and promptly decides to hire a suitable girl. What ensues is Lisa Ray portraying a convincingly indian girl of good values and morals also living in Ontario, being introduced to Rahul's family amid some singing Bollywood style (ofcourse).
This film touches on double standards (you've got to find out exactly what), some beautiful poetry and romance. Torontonians will have fun trying to recognise and pinpoint different locations/venues filmed.
Highly recommended- along with Monsoon Wedding.

I'm not one to bother with romantic movies but this movie captivated me. Sumptuous for the eye, charming, and fun. I wish I'd seen it at the movie theatre. It was worth every penny I paid for the dvd. I hope Deepa Mehta makes more movies of this kind.
Rahul Khanna is gorgeous as well as endearing in his role - mad about the man! What a screen presence.

This DVD combines the eclectic mix of Bollywood and Canadian filmmaking. Once you embrace the origins of the movie, you can begin to enjoy the sudden dance and song numbers that dot it. This is a perfect characature of Indian NRI life. The family members personalities are exageratted, but that just makes them more fun to watch. Arranged introductions, modern Indian women, and family traditions, this movie has it all.