English Vinglish (2012)
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83% of users liked it
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Money, Fame and the Knowledge of English. In India, these 3 factors play a huge role in how society judges an individual. English Vinglish is the story of a woman who does not know English and is made to feel insecure by her family and society at large. The film is a light-hearted yet touching and… More Money, Fame and the Knowledge of English. In India, these 3 factors play a huge role in how society judges an individual. English Vinglish is the story of a woman who does not know English and is made to feel insecure by her family and society at large. The film is a light-hearted yet touching and transformational journey of Shashi. Circumstances make her determined to overcome this insecurity, master the language, teach the world a lesson on the way to becoming a self assured and confident woman. The film is shot mostly in New York and captures the inherent struggle of many people all over the world with the English Language. Hilarious, touching, sensitive, this film marks the come back of India's biggest female star...Sridevi. -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Gauri Shinde
- Written By
- Gauri Shinde
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 5, 2012 Limited
- On DVD
- Nov 20, 2012
- Studio
- Eros Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail
A winsome if utterly conventional ugly-duckling story about a sympathetic character's much deserved progress toward a richer self.
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Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
An undemanding picture that goes down as well as the heroine's tasty ladoos.
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