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Summary: utterly beautiful.....
Review: this film is more of a sensory feast rather than an excercise in film as art... loving indian film and indian fiction, this film called to me (so did naveen andrews, but thats a different story)... its an excellent film to watch alone, as a sensory feast, rather than as foreplay, which seems to be what most people think its designed for... i cant call this film soft-core, its got too much class, too much beauty to put in w/ the likes of _wild orchid_ and "skinimax" fare... viewers looking for the _kama sutra_ to rear its head in fantastic positions & overdone money-shots are going to be disappointed... the _kama sutra_ is a character in this film, just like raj sing, jai, maya, and tara... lush, beautiful, and tender... the sex seems almost too real... great for the solo woman viewer...
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Summary: A pleasent mix of music and costumes, love and plot
Review: If you expect Kama Sutra of Vatsayana in this film you will be really dissappointed. I like the music, the costumes, the settings and the acting. Odissi dance style is main attraction. The locations selected were superb.
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Summary: A sensual fairy tale of eroticism and star crossed love
Review: This was by far one of the most visually enthralling pieces of cinema I've ever seen. The story was heart breaking, and the impression it gave me was lasting. Mira Nair directs a very powerful and talented cast; my personal favorite being Ramon Tikaram. I think he steals the show with his beautiful portrayl of a passionate stone cutter who falls for the mesmerising courtisan Maya. The tension and chaos between characters is thick and real. Mira Nair is one of the most talented directors of our time, and she has created a beautiful, colorful, cinematic tribute to love and it's consequences.
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Summary: Don't even bother to see it. Its not even worth 1 star.
Review: The makers of the movie tried to encash the name KAMA SUTRA. The way the movie is made is so childish, and the picturization of the Indian settings is sickening. Its not even close to the reality. If you are looking for some love lessons, don't even think of watching this movie. Instead of turnig on, the movie, acutally turns you off. My sincere advise, don't even think of wasting your money on this movie.
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Summary: Not what you think
Review: This movie was a very big disappointment. The acting was terrible. The plot so easy to figure out. It was not as sexy, or seductive as you'd think it would be. The sex scenes were not steamy and you certainly didn't learn anything new.
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Summary: great setting, excellent music, other view of lovestories
Review: Found the lovestory spiced with oriental misticism, the contact with the society and codes of the time transport me in time and ambience not very common. Music gives a lot of magic to the story. END
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Summary: BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC !!!,
Review: When I heard that a movie was being made about the famous love text the Kama Sutra, I rushed out to see it! The movie was wonderful, the sceens were beautiful and so full of rich,deep color. The plot was the epitamy of the age old story of the man and woman who discover each other and find love. They quickly realize that it will not be easy to be together but manage to find ways to over come adversity. END
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Summary: Karma Sutra
Review: Those randy viewers expecting a soft core "Skin-a-max" romp will likely be disappointed by this well-meaning story of a love triangle involving a simple servant girl who becomes a rebellious royal courtesan.A beautifully atmospheric film with a gorgeous and exotic cast, Kama Sutra comes across as more of an erotic soap opera than anything else. Mira Nair, who also directed "Mississippi Malsala", paces her film with a slow and deliberate burn--much like the passions which ignite between her film's characters. While some may find the plot too familiar, I really enjoyed the performance of Indira Varma, playing the lead role of Maya, the servant girl. The beautiful and sexy Varma does a credible job building her character from a naive, young waif into a strong, independent woman. This DVD has a moderate number of features like wide and full frame formats, director's commentary, a theatrical trailer, filmography, language selection, and animated interactive menus. Although the slow pace of the film may not appeal to some viewers, it offers much in the way of eye candy (both actors and scenery). Recommended
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Summary: Entertaining but Not Great
Review: This movie, set in 16th century India, is a tragic love story. The movie actually centers around the character Maya (not played by Sarita Choudhury) who grows up as a servant and playmate of Tara (who is played by Sarita Choudhury). Both are somewhat jealous of the other - Maya because she gets Tara's hand me downs and is indeed treated like the servant she is - and Tara because Maya is more beautiful and accomplished than she is. On the night of Tara's wedding to a Raj, Maya slaps Tara during an argument, who gets revenge by sleeping with Maya's husband to be. Needless to say, Maya is driven from the house in shame. Forced into difficult circumstances she becomes the courtesan of Maya's new husband, and takes every opportunity to rub this fact in Maya's face. However, in the meantime she falls in love with a commoner and tries to re-forge a bond of friendship with Tara who quickly discovers being the wife of a Prince is not quite what she imagined it to be. As the tale unfolds, and the Prince finds out of Tara's betrayal, bad things ensue for all involved. Overall this movie is a well-told story and the scenery is fantastic. Overall an entertaining if not great movie.
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Summary: Do not be deceived by the title...
Review: Perhaps I would have enjoyed this film better had it been titled differently. No, I didn't rent it hoping it would be softcore porn film. Instead, I was expecting the story to be interwoven with the philosophies behind the original Kama Sutra and the ways these are used by the characters in their relationships. This is strongly hinted at in the trailers and preview for the film, in which Maya says that if she cannot use the Kama Sutra "on the one she loves, she will use it on the one she hates." The film actually reveals very little about the Kama Sutra, despite promises scattered throughout the film. This in itself was a big dissapointment. The film is very erotic and sensual, however, sure to offend some viewers. But what keeps the film from being excellent are two things. First, much of it is painfully obvious though it's trying for subtle, and second, the central conflict (Maya vs. Tara) is never fully explored. A longer film could have given ample time to exploring their conflict as well as developing the two girls' individual stories. It still gets 3 stars however for being absolutely visually sumptuous and conveying enough emotion to the viewer to be affective and, perhaps, remembered.
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