Comments on: Nina’s Heavenly Delights

by: Shore

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:27:13 +0000

I stumbled across this move on Anytime TV on Sky TV. Being an Indian that has recently decided to get more in touch with my family’s origin, this movie was a good jump start.

I did find the script a bit too simplistic and sometimes unbelievable. I however, did enjoy the portrayal of the now-deceased father and his undying words. I also enjoyed the way that Indian food was depicted. I even wish they had gone deeper with this dynamic. Indian food is so easily misunderstood and highly undervalued. This dynamic exposed the more scientific side of Sub-Continental Cuisine.

The Mother in the movie was greatly portrayed. Although the twist in the end with her character was a bit obtuse. I also wish the sister that enjoys highland dancing did a better job. Even in the closing scenes she was not up to par with her dance partners, and this made her passion hard to believe.

by: R.J.

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:48:19 +0000

the film is released on 22nd jan, 2007, can be bought from most stores, go get it!

by: Z

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:28:06 +0000

Hey, any idea when this film is gonna release on DVD?

by: jhaji

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:19:24 +0000

nameste
loving the posts,watching the festival along with you…
happy blogging
cheers
jhaji.

PS-thank you for linking me.

by: Poona

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:06:16 +0000

How refreshing to FINALLY see storyline of Asian culture thats about something other than arranged marriages and overbearing finger-wagging aunties. The music and food were additional characters to a fantastic group of strong Asian actors. The actress playing Suman was a standout for me - as you say, nuanced, with a lovely arc. Where did Parmar find such a good looking cast?? If you liked this you’ll love Ae Fond Kiss, as well as the Canadian release Touch of Pink (starring Jimi Mistry).
My only criticism? The editing seems a bit off. Wayy too many closeups that robbed us of the comedy, and made alot of the film feel too precious.

by: filmiholic

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:14:37 +0000

Well, Jay, I’m often a sucker for a feel-good movie, and the shiny-happy attitudes to gay/mixed relationships was a nice little escape from reality.

by: Jay

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:15:39 +0000

Oh Gosh….this movie is one of the worst films I have seen in the last year. I cannot believe you rated it. I usually agree with your verdicts.

by: BidiSmoker

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:01:51 +0000

Actually, desi is a North Indian term and not used by South Indians. A few ABDs have appropriated it (even I use it on my blog) but remains a North Indian term largely absent from South India and Sri Lanka.

by: Maja

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:02:29 +0000

I loved the Bobby character too, and that van was so groovy! Great review

by: filmiholic

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:02:14 +0000

Thanks, Hiren!

Bollyaddict, my understanding is that generally “desi” is used for just about anyone and everyone from South Asia, though typically is gets applied to, and used by, Indian people the most. Thanks for the tip on the Ken Loach film; I will look it up.