City of Joy

Rating:
Summary: Okay, but not a classic.
Review: This film is good if you want a moving story. It is not, however, a good movie to show to people who have no idea what Indian life is like. Overall, the acting isn't too bad and there are some good morals.

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful, moving movie
Review: This movie has joined the select few on my "Very Favorite Movie" list. Om Puri's performance reaches right out through the screen and grabs you. I felt like I wanted to invite him over. I've watched it two times now (just caught it on TV) and I just have to own it. I have to agree with an earlier review that states this is Swayze's best performance. My favorite scene is when he first sees the 'little girl' when she returns home after being 'taught a lesson'. He definitely captures all the emotion of the moment. Maybe it is in the realm of fantasy, but this movie definitely makes me grateful for what I have and awakens the long-lost little girl who was always ready to fight for what was fair and right. Could've done without the blasphemies and strong language--only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars. Great Movie!!!

Rating:
Summary: A Valuable Lesson Learned
Review: While I can appreciate the feelings of previous reviewers in relation to the Hollywood spin on this movie, overall I found it to be quite moving. It is not a subject to be taken lightly, nor do I believe the creators approached it in such a manner. Patrick Swayze was decent in the starring role and , having lived and traveled in India, I found it to be an accurate portrayal of what I witnessed first-hand. Sometimes, seeing is believing and the power of the moving image can outweigh that of the printed word.