I am a fan of the so-called 'Bollywood' films. While there is a certain sameness about so many Indian films, there also is a quirky sense of energy and fun that make them hard to resist. I have been a fan of the films of Bollywood, Tamilwood and the other film production centers of India for some time--so it's natural I'd seek out this documentary. I REALLY wanted to know more about the industry and was therefore very disappointed in this film. It just seemed to have very little to say. There is a LOT more information it could have covered, was WAY too short and so often was full of filler (such as slow-motion dancing and irrelevant shots of anything but the films or the filmmakers. Because of this, I certainly would not recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about this interesting subject--and they should have been able to do better.
So what did I learn? Well, apparently the films are very sexist, as women are usually given one-dimensional roles. I also learned that...no wait...that really is about all. If you already know about Indian films, this doesn't have a lot to offer. If you are completely unfamiliar, it's not too bad a film--just expect to have most of your questions unanswered.
So what did I learn? Well, apparently the films are very sexist, as women are usually given one-dimensional roles. I also learned that...no wait...that really is about all. If you already know about Indian films, this doesn't have a lot to offer. If you are completely unfamiliar, it's not too bad a film--just expect to have most of your questions unanswered.
