Indrajit, Jennifer Ehle, John Standing
Set in 1930s southern India against the backdrop of a growing nationalist movement, "Before the Rains" is the English language debut of acclaimed Indian director Santosh Sivan. An idealistic young Ind...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 16, 2008
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October 26, 2008Great movie. Good story plot. Here is a movie by Santosh Sivan. This is a movie that captivates you, and it holds such a great interest that you are left feeling intrigued. Great cast- Nandita Das, Linus Roache, and Rahul Bose. Amazing music. Definitely worth seeing.
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May 9, 2008I liked it, but I would have liked it about the same if everything was cut out except the music and the shots of scenic India.
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June 2, 2009It's supposed to be a love story but then it turns out to be about the friendship between TK and Moores. I was actually highly disapointed because there doesn't seem to be any consiquences to Moores actions of cheating. Yeah, his wife leaves him and Sajani commits suicide, but he...( read more)
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May 26, 2008really good with a very realistic interpretation of the consequences of such an affair...of course it was very sad
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May 25, 2008not bad. I would've liked to have seen more of india. I thought it was going to be sexier as well
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Critic Reviews
October 18, 2008
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
October 1, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
One of the most ravishing and breathtakingly beautiful films to come around in a long time. full review
May 15, 2008
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Before the Rains is never less than compelling, but never more than adequately realized. full review
May 15, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
It's standard soap opera dramaturgy in wrinkled linens, loincloths and saris. full review
May 5, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
Rahul Bose has a winning presence -- eager with a touch of wariness or wary with a touch of eagerness, and never entirely at home. He keeps the movie from seeming too comfy -- a good thing. full review
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