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Summary: Great film...but beware the misleading cover box
Review: "East is East" really blew me away. I rented it on a whim after hearing of its tremendous success in the UK. I was not disappointed. I strongly recommend that you rent or purchase this film.But be forewarned: the cover box tries to pass the film off as a screwball comedy, but it's really anything but that. It does have its funny moments, but "East is East" really excels more as a drama than as a comedy. As mentioned by another reviewer, you watch the father figure George Khan slowly metamorphize from loving father into abusive tyrant. It's a painful process to watch, but it feels 100% real. The director does a great job depicting the Khan family slowly unravel and, ultimately, explode.
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Summary: Interesting but unfair depiction of Islamic values
Review: The performance of most of the actors were exceptional. However, those unfamiliar with Islam might easily led to think,wrongly, that what George did to and taught his family was in accordance to Islamic values or even typical in muslim immigrant communities in UK, US, or wherever. For example, in Islam parents are not allowed to force their kids to marry. Husbands can't slap his wife's face, etc. This is purely George's own problems, but the movie made it seem like that of typical Islamic husbands/parents.
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Summary: No hype, Just the facts
Review: Enough space has been devoted to the plot... An amazing Om Puri turned in a great peformance - you don't know whether to hate his character or sympathize. There were several amusing moments, but I also found it to be violent and difficult to digest at times. It is more of a character study than a comedy...but, well worth anyones' time.
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Summary: hits a nerve
Review: if the idea behind "art" is to elicit a strong emotion than this movie is definitely artwork. Although there are really funny parts, i'm not sure if everyone will find it funny nor do i think that 'east is east' is supposed to be pure comedy. for me it was like watching episodes from my own family life becuase my dad is Pakistani and my mom is froma blue-collar Irish-American family. Basically, if you want pure laughs unadultrated by a commitment to reality and the human condition, watch something else... God knows we all need that sometimes. but if you want to see a serious film which happens to be very humorous as well, get this one. Om Puri is a badassed actor by any standard.
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Summary: A must if you're Indian or have ever been involved with one-
Review: I'm a white American girl with a British Indian partner and welaughed our ... off during most of this whole movie, as everything struck home in a familiar way. Definitely catch this!
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Summary: Region 2 DVD is Better
Review: "East is East" is a great film on the tensions that interracial families often face. Often, the children will prefer one parent's culture over the other's, and the latter is hurt. This is a funny, yet bittersweet picture that everyone should see. (Note: You need a little background in Islamic culture before you see this. For example, the bride and groom in the arranged marriage are not allowed to see each other until the day of matrimony.) Now, on to the DVD. The video and audio quality are very good. However, the supplemental area leaves a lot to be desired. The region 2 disc has many extras, including a director's commentary, deleted scenes, interviews, and TV spots. Buena Vista only put a theatrical trailer on the region 1 disc. Since this was such a good film and was a huge hit in its native Britain, they should have included at least some interviews. My advice: See this film! It is excellent. If you have a player capable of playing all regions, get the region 2 version of "East is East" for its supplements.
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Summary: Amazing Puri.....
Review: i, being an indian knows the potential of om puri as an actor and only lived up to his reputation.he is one of the finest actors in india and has been a part of the art cinema in india since last 20 years. it was a pleasure to see om puri in action after so many years as he has been playing some 'stupid' characters in indian commercial movies as well as 2 minute appearences in hollywood movies. i look forward for more om puri movies in future.
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Summary: Extremely funny.
Review: It's a sad state of affairs when Hugh Grant is about the only thing North Americans associate with British cinema. For the most part English films never seem to surface over here which is a real shame because there are some great ones being made. Sure, "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" was pretty big but for every "Lock, Stock" we also get three counterfeit British films like Notting Hill or Mickey Blue Eyes. There are a number of really excellent movies being made in the UK that unfortunately will never see the time of day; Final Cut with Jude Law, Heart, The Debt Collector etc... "East is East" somehow made it across the pond and believe me when I say that it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in years. The story centers around the Khan family, and their growing up in 1970's Manchester. George, the Father is a traditional Pakistani who secretly arranges for two of his sons to be married. This causes a rift in the family that results in many hilarious antics and some surprisingly good dramatic scenes. The film's big focus is of course weather or not the son's have the right to choose their own destiny. Having being born and raised in England they are for the most part oppposed to their Father's views. "East is East" is a very effective comedy. The relationship between everyone in the family is perfect and makes for many laughs. Each of the character's are quick witted and clever which is a refreshing change from seeing something from the Adam Sandler school of comedy. Ultimately it is the relationship between all the characters that really makes this movie work well. There is a deep sense of family that is constantly tested by everyone baiting and antagonizing each other. "East is East" is a great little British film that is so much more effective than the overated, crowd pleasing "Full Monty." If only North America got a great movie from England like this each week we'd be set. (The inclusion of Supergrass was also great.)
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Summary: If you want comedy, put this one back on the shelf...
Review: I have been reading what other people have thought of EAST IS EAST, and just want to know: WHAT WAS SO FUNNY? I watch alot of british comedies, and this was not that funny at all. I was very disappointed with this film. It was more dramatic and tragic than comedic. It's about a family in which the Pakistan father of a large group of children, whose mother is English. The father is trying to keep with tradition of Pakistan and arrange his sons' marriages. There was very little humor in my opinion, I laughed maybe four times in the entirity of the film. The acting was pretty good, but it was so sad how the father treated his family especially his wife. It was disturbing to me how it ended. I don't recommend this movie at all, it was fair.
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Summary: This is just the best
Review: I'm sorry but this is probably one of the funniest films i've ever seen. Pure british humour at its best. If you liked The Full Monty you HAVE to see this movie !!!!!!! 5 stars just isn't enough - I give it 10
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