http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/ Meri duniya - bilkul filmi Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:11:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-63466 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:45:16 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-63466 I am from AP, and a dancer. The movie was a real mess--the structure of the film by the end becomes chaotic, and the script needed lots of help. The dancing was alright, and nicely filmed, but clearly amateurish. The plot on the other hand was hopeless. I'm completely shocked by all of the good reviews. It definitely does not deserve any kind of comparison to either 'Whale Rider' or "Rabbit Proof Fence.' The cinematography and the settings were lovely, but the girl-actor charming, but the movie was not consistent or accurate in its portrayal of rural Andhra. And trust me, I'm not saying this because AP comes across as a feudal violent place. In many ways it is, and that should be indicted in films, but the film totally mixes up different regions, linguistic styles and eras. I am from AP, and a dancer. The movie was a real mess–the structure of the film by the end becomes chaotic, and the script needed lots of help. The dancing was alright, and nicely filmed, but clearly amateurish. The plot on the other hand was hopeless. I’m completely shocked by all of the good reviews. It definitely does not deserve any kind of comparison to either ‘Whale Rider’ or “Rabbit Proof Fence.’ The cinematography and the settings were lovely, but the girl-actor charming, but the movie was not consistent or accurate in its portrayal of rural Andhra. And trust me, I’m not saying this because AP comes across as a feudal violent place. In many ways it is, and that should be indicted in films, but the film totally mixes up different regions, linguistic styles and eras.

]]> http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59992 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:25:03 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59992 Sounds like one of those special movies ala 'Whale Rider' or 'Rabbit Proof Fence' starring young girls that have no acting experience but just elevate the movie to that storied 'next level'. Taking a trip to NYC in October and hope that is still playing there when I do! Sounds like one of those special movies ala ‘Whale Rider’ or ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ starring young girls that have no acting experience but just elevate the movie to that storied ‘next level’. Taking a trip to NYC in October and hope that is still playing there when I do!

]]> http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59862 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:30:07 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59862 Yeah, You surre are lucky! I only wish I worked in NY too. I'll surely catch this oln DVD whenever I can.My best friends mom is a trained Kuchipudi dancer/instructor so I can appreciate the dance sequences I'm sure. Yeah,
You surre are lucky! I only wish I worked in NY too. I’ll surely catch this oln DVD whenever I can.My best friends mom is a trained Kuchipudi dancer/instructor so I can appreciate the dance sequences I’m sure.

]]> http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59840 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:25:25 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59840 I'm hoping this might find its way to the film festival we have in autumn, although I'm not exactly holding my breath ... I'll definitely watch it if I can though, it sounds wonderful! I’m hoping this might find its way to the film festival we have in autumn, although I’m not exactly holding my breath … I’ll definitely watch it if I can though, it sounds wonderful!

]]> http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59733 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:46:59 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2007/08/31/vanaja/#comment-59733 Hello Maria, Lucky you to live in a big city! Thanks for this very warmly-written review. cheers yves Hello Maria,
Lucky you to live in a big city! Thanks for this very warmly-written review.
cheers
yves

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