Roadside Romeo (2008)

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Walt Disney Studios and production house Yash Raj Films partnered up for this unusual family-oriented co-production, which works a traditional Indian story into a Western animated framework. Romeo (Saif Ali Khan) is a pup who has it all -- from wealthy masters, to a luxurious car to ride around in,… More Walt Disney Studios and production house Yash Raj Films partnered up for this unusual family-oriented co-production, which works a traditional Indian story into a Western animated framework. Romeo (Saif Ali Khan) is a pup who has it all -- from wealthy masters, to a luxurious car to ride around in, to lots of appealing female dogs with whom he can party. But Romeo hits the skids when his owners promptly decide to move, and cruelly leave him behind, dropping him on the streets of Mumbai. Left to fend for himself, Romeo encounters a wealth of situations he's never known before, including a pack of four strays who terrify him and a tough, mobster-like dog named Charlie Anna (Javed Jaffrey) who patrols the neighborhood. Fortunately, fate has a few happy surprises in store for Romeo, including the love of the ravishing Laila (Kareena Kapoor) and newfound friendships with the initially intimidating strays. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: Jugal Hansraj
Written By: Jugal Hansraj
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 24, 2008 Limited
On DVD: Jul 28, 2009
Studio: Yash Raj Films/Walt Disney Films

Critic Reviews

Derek Elley, Variety
Roadside Romeo scores high on the tech front but considerably lower on script smarts.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
A case of everything old feeling new again, for it is truly a refreshing and boundary-pushing entry in the world of feature animation.
David Chute, L.A. Weekly
You'd think the free-for-all atmosphere of the best Bollywood romps would be a perfect fit in the CG realm.
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International
Stray dogs sing, dance, find love and confront a gangster mongrel on the streets of Mumbai. India's first major computer-animated feature, a co-production of Disney and Bollywood giant Yash Raj Films, makes for an inauspicious debut.

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[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Packed with loads of memorable music, quotable lines, and even more memorable characters, Roadside Romeo is one of the best animated films i've ever seen. Bollywood's first ever computer animation… More
[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Packed with loads of memorable music, quotable lines, and even more memorable characters, Roadside Romeo is one of the best animated films i've ever seen. Bollywood's first ever computer animation is a highly likable and truly beautiful debut film. The colours and movements of the characters are enchantingly crisp and truly capture the cartooniness of hand drawn animated films in the process. The soundtrack is catchy and the romance tale is more engaging and edgy, and bravely more boundary pushing than animated films of the west. It benefits extremely well from it's sensually seductive voice acting that completely eradicates any sense of dullness. Roadside Romeo truly is an impressive achievement in modern animation, filled with charm and personality animated films dont seem to have anymore. I loved it, one of my favourite films.
Wahida K

InTheBasket <center>OH ROMEO</CENTER> TOTALLY COOL! Jugal Hansraj to Chuupa rustam nikla. The very first 2 D Bollywood Piece of Candy supported by Disney. I never ever thought Jugal Hansraj was so talented. I have feeling this guy never ages. He still… More
InTheBasket <center>OH ROMEO</CENTER> TOTALLY COOL! Jugal Hansraj to Chuupa rustam nikla. The very first 2 D Bollywood Piece of Candy supported by Disney. I never ever thought Jugal Hansraj was so talented. I have feeling this guy never ages. He still looks like 27 something. lol One of the Disney guy said, they were really impressed by the Idea. What I most liked about this Movie were many quotes which Jugal picked from great Bollywood Classics. One of them was from. <CENTER> "Amar Akbar Anthony." Aisa to Admi Doeech life time baagta he: Olympic ka race ho, ya Police ka Case.</CENTER> Not to Mention the great voice of Saif Ali Khan as (Romeo) and Javed Jaffrey(Charlie Anna) This Movie is NOT only for Kids, Adults will laugh their socks off as well. It was even so fun to watch the making of. THIS MOVIE IS JUST SO FUN TO WATCH! Last funny line after credits <center>No animals were harmed during making of this Movie, cannt say about the Crew though!</center>