Chandni Chowk To China

Chandni Chowk To China (2009)

  • 43% of critics liked it
    (58 reviews)

  • 31% of users liked it
    (9,029 ratings)

Kal Ho Naa Ho director Nikhil Advani takes the helm for this tale of mistaken identity concerning a chef who's confused for a dangerous martial arts expert. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Shridhar Raghavan
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 16, 2009 Wide
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic

    If Chandni Chowk to China is any indication, a combination of Bollywood and kung-fu movies is something the world needed without even realizing it.

  • Michael Hardy, Boston Globe

    Chandni Chowk to China is Bollywood's all-singing, all-dancing, all-Hindi bid to conquer America.

  • Cary Darling, Dallas Morning News

    Chandni Chowk isn't going to appeal to those not already entertained by Bollywood and kung-fu movie clichés. But it could turn the charismatic Kumar into a global star, making the prescribed happy ending even sweeter for Warner Bros.

  • Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

    Chandni has martial- arts montages and Bollywood song-and-dance numbers. As tacky as the latter are, they're the sweet -- and only? -- draw of the movie. They also give this slight comedy-adventure its epic and unearned length.

  • John Anderson, Variety

    If Chandni Chowk to China were a person, it would need Valium.

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  • Leo L


    Absolutely hilarious! Sidhu is a faithful cook in his uncle's food stand, and is always trying to make the best with whatever luck he has. Even if improving his place in life, he rarely gives up. Along with his faithful companion Chopsticks, Sidhu must travel to China to help… More

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