the namesake

decides2dream
decides2dream Posts: 14,977
edited March 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
just got back from seeing it...surprisingly good movie! :)


i had seen the previews a few times in the theatre seeing other films, and it looked appealing, albeit perhaps not too original. it still may not be all that *original* in premise...but it is soooo well done! yes, sentimental, but doesn't go for simply the easy shots/answers/storyline, and even when it does...it is a brief, and enjoyable little shots. :p

a truly poignant story, could be about *anyone*...any culture......mostly about family, tradition, finding your own way....and sure, in this instance a beautiful story about an indian family in america.

really good!



btw - for those who care about such things.....there is quite a good scene that happens to have once playing quite loudly, and for a decent amount of screentime, in the flick. :)
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  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,390
    The book was very good. The end wasn't as developed as 3/4 of the book, but overall I'd recommend it. Because I read the book I want to see the movie. Good to hear it's something to look forward to :)
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  • PearlsGirl
    PearlsGirl Posts: 257
    I can't wait to see it! my auntie told me to read the book a couple years ago and I finally got around to it in December. It reminded me a lot of my parents and my own life (being Indian, a lot of what they experienced, especially when they went to India made it seem like I was reading a book about my own life), and growing up with two different cultures that are so different from each other. Kal Penn is amazing, I'm curious as to how he portrays Gogol. Jumpha Lahiri is a really good author. I have her first novel, which is a series of different life experiences from Indians that live both in India and the US. It's called "The Interpreter of Maladies."
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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Saw it. Great film, yes. :)
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    Loved the book so now I'm looking forward to the film. Thanks :)
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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Chime wrote:
    Loved the book so now I'm looking forward to the film. Thanks :)

    I've done it the other way round. Looking forward to reading the book now! I read an extract; I've got a thing about books written in present tense, so that should be good. :)
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

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  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    I just saw this last night. A little slow but very poignant. And yes, you gotta love the Once cameo. And the re-mastered RVM version nonetheless!
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  • JenInTheBx
    JenInTheBx Posts: 293
    Great movie! I really enjoyed watching it... it definitely brought me to tears at a few points as well. One of my Indian friends encouraged me to see it and see how it portrays the culture to get a better understanding of his family. I'm actually thinking of buying the book now.

    Seeing Once playing in there was definitely the suprise of the movie... last thing I expected to hear!!!
  • bryn_cmbs
    bryn_cmbs Posts: 407
    It's out on DVD, for those interested. Saw it yesterday, very good film.
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  • Teddyledbetter
    Teddyledbetter Seattle, WA Posts: 475
    Great Movie!

    I hadn't even seen this thread before hand and it was a pleasant surprise to hear ONCE nice and loud the way is should be played!
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Great book!!!!!!!!!! :D
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  • InThinAir
    InThinAir Posts: 81
    Great book and good movie. I was stoked to here Once in it...
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  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    I saw this movie recently. It was very good..now I want to read the book :)
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  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    libragirl wrote:
    I saw this movie recently. It was very good..now I want to read the book :)

    THe book is excellent. You'll enjoy it.
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  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    AmentsChick wrote:
    libragirl wrote:
    I saw this movie recently. It was very good..now I want to read the book :)

    THe book is excellent. You'll enjoy it.

    awesome..i will download it on my kindle :) If it's available on there.
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