The Namesake

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OK 2.5

Coming to America, assimilating, and then regretting all that was lost is an experience familiar to Chinese-Americans, …

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Very Good 3.5

The actresses shine in this movie.

  • Indian star Tabu deftly plays a young bride who ages to become a wizened woman….
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OK 2.5
Tame 1.5
Glib 1.1

Kal Penn's real name is Kalpen Suresh Modi. Born in America, he split his first name in two for professional advantage…

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Great 4.0

In this time of great movies about Indian culture (Slumdog Millionaire, Outsourced, etc.), I thought I'd take a look at…

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Great 4.0

Kai Penn did an admiral job as Gogol. Fit the role of questioning teen and young adult very well. But I feel the real s…

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Really Great 4.5

The film paid a little attention up front to journey of Gogol's parents marriage and journey from Calcutta (with some f…

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Tame 1.0
Glib 1.2
Great 4.0

Ashima (Tabu) is a young Indian, Bengali classical singer. She lives in a very large, tight knit family. She knows that…

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Great 4.0

Kal Penn gave a compelling performance as Gogol. There were so many ups and downs with him. He was insecure and ashamed…

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Great 4.0

The direction of the film is excellant. It shows these characters who are trying to find and keep their identities. The…

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Risqué 2.0

The only thing at all edgy in the film are a few sex scenes with Kal Penn. They never show anything underneath the cove…

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Natural 1.0

It is the adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s semi-autobiographical novel about her struggles coming to terms with the bala…

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Oct 30, 2010 6:43PM
BrianSez

Wow – is this a first? I actually came in with a Great on a movie with a Wick Ok rating. Usually I’m the tough reviewer.

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Kelsey December 16, 2010 02:22
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