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Study other cultures when appropriate, but if you're truly interested in studying another culture, are you going to do so by watching a silly film about winning an Indian game show?
Actually, movies can be a great way to get to know a culture. And this film might be a little more accessible to people who have no experience with Indian film culture: it is more Americanized (probably because it is British), but did include some very Indian elements (like the dance at the end).
Additionally, I think this film helped people become slightly more aware of India. Look at all the press the kids from the film got regarding their living situation. And while I would take that with a grain of salt (Umm, what about all the other homeless children living in India??), at least it blipped on peoples' radar. India is a huge nation, and more attention should probably be paid to it by people in our contry. At the very least in order to have a stronger grasp of global politics, given India's size.
If the film isn't your cup of Chai, so be it. Everyone likes different things. But I think in the end, the fact that so many people have seen this movie is a positive thing. It never hurts to expand your horizons.
I loved it - I thought the story telling was clever and it kept my attention throughout the movie, which isn't common for movies that are out now. To the OP; what movie would you have preferred to win?
natalayjones,
In reply to your question althought I didn't see all the best picture nominees I really enjoyed "Benjamin Buttons."
Study other cultures when appropriate, but if you're truly interested in studying another culture, are you going to do so by watching a silly film about winning an Indian game show?
Watching the art and entertainment is other cultures is a great way to learn. Not to mention that this movie accurately depicts much of the Indian culture.
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Watching the art and entertainment is other cultures is a great way to learn. Not to mention that this movie accurately depicts much of the Indian culture.
The movie is over all good. and i m happy that it won the award.
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