Bride & Prejudice

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Hagrid W Dec 17, 2018 It suck ass. Could not watch whole thing no good, bad bad.

Draco S Nov 24, 2018 Bride and Prejudice is a take off of Pride and Prejudice, with lots of bright colors that catch attention. The mother of the family strongly wants her daughters Lalita and Jaya to get married. Jaya ends falling in love with someone named Balraj, who is very nice. Lalita meets Balrajâ(TM)s friend, William Darcy, who is an ignorant American man who has no appreciation for Indian culture initially. However, they wind up falling in love in the end. I enjoyed the film, although I would not watch it again on my own time. My first impression of Bollywood movies was that they were really colorful. I have never seen a Bollywood movie before, so I was not sure what to expect. When the movie started, it was very clear that the colors were a lot brighter than the typical Hollywood film. The women in the movie, such as Jaya and Lalita, were always dressed in warm, vivid colors, like pink and yellow. However, William Darcy is usually dressed in neutral tones, for example, light blues and tans. This probably symbolizes the difference in cultures between America and India. The use of music was very interesting as well. There was a lot of dancing and partying, more so than in classic Hollywood movies. Their weddings are more lively, and more traditional than American weddings. For example, Mr. Kholi and Balraj participated in a traditional dance at the first wedding in the movie. In America, we have certain traditions like the father daughter dance, and the first dance between the newly weds, but nothing as intricate as I saw in the movie. I learned a lot of differences in our cultures. The families in the movie seemed to prioritize family values over anything else. For example, the mother is always pushing for the daughters to get married, specifically to someone wealthy. That was interesting, because in America, it seems as though people do not care as much about who their children marry, and no one ever pushes their children to wed before they are ready. This idea is foreign to me, but not bad. The closeness of the family is greater than one of the average American family, or of my own, which appeals to me. Besides that, I am not sure what else I learned from the movie. Honestly, the whole thing felt vaguely American, almost like a Hollywood musical with Indian elements. The director did not do a really good job in presenting a truly authentic Bollywood film. I really did enjoy watching the movie, but I do not think I would watch it again on my own time. I found it sort of unoriginal, and the plot felt very predictable. I am not much of a âmusicalâ? kind of guy, so the music did not make up for the plot. All and all, I would give this movie two and a half stars, because while the movie was vaguely entertaining, the plot was very predictable and I do not think that it truly captured the essence of Bollywood. See more

Leia G Nov 20, 2018 Bride and Prejudice is unlike any other film I have ever seen. Directed by Gurinder Chadha in 2005, the film follows the journey of four sisters from Amritsar and their complex search for marriage in a country caught between customary and modern customs. Bride and Prejudice explores ideas of cultural division, arranged marriages, and forbidden love. The movie is inspired by Jane Austen's renowned 19th century novel, Pride and Prejudice. Chadha puts a modern twist on the story and includes both Western elements and classic Bollywood features. I personally liked the film and I thought it was a nice introduction to Bollywood films for someone who was curious to explore new types of movies yet remain in their comfort zone. The film could be enjoyed by both Hollywood and Bollywood fans alike. Besides taking place in Amritsar, it also had musical numbers, dancing, traditional clothing and ideals, and Indian film tropes that incorporated Bollywood elements into the film. Personally, I think that if the songs had not been in English, it would have contributed a lot to the film. It would have added a deeper meaning to the music and shown more creativity and culture. However, I still think it was a great intro film to Bollywood culture. Bride and Prejudice was my first experience with a Bollywood film. I was drawn to the drama of the movie - drama I had never seen before in any Hollywood movie - and it kept me interested and paying attention to the movie. Within seconds, the entire dynamic can change, such as when Lalita learns that Darcy convinced Balraj not to be with Jaya. The costumes are beautiful and intricate, unlike the ones I have seen in Western movies. It is apparent that much thought was put into the choreography and the lyrics of the musical scenes, and the lyrics contain deep meaning that applies to the plot of the film. The acting is dramatic and thought-provoking, and the actors seem to be truly passionate about their roles. This film taught me many things about Indian culture. I learned about the stereotypes and struggles of arranged marriages, and the conflict it can create between parents and children. Watching this film, I also empathized with those searching for arranged marriages, as it can be extremely difficult to trust one's parents with one's relationship and future. The issue of social classes and stereotypes was revealed to me as a very relevant problem plaguing many relationships in India. The director did a fantastic job at showing the emotions of the characters in the story, which created a connection between the actors and the viewers. Bride and Prejudice also showed me what is and is not considered acceptable in Bollywood films. For example, physical intimacy on screen plays a huge role in Western movies and television. In Bride and Prejudice, there were far fewer scenes like those in American movies, and they were nowhere near as explicit. Overall, I think Bride and Prejudice is an amazing movie that serves as perfect balance between Hollywood and Bollywood films. See more

Abraham S Nov 19, 2018 Bollywood films combine all of the usual western film genres and pack it all into one. In bride and prejudice, the Bollywood spin off of pride and justice, main character lalita is joined by her sisters as her parents try and find them wealthy successful husbands. When lalita meets American will Darcy the first conflict of culture is shown, Darcy denies a dance with lalita. From that moment on the film picks up and incorporates more and more Bollywood elements but still keeps it under the western film category. I really enjoyed this action packed, comedic musical. I feel that it is perfect for showing the Bollywood genre in an American way. It combines traditional Indian culture and film making with the western theme and does it perfectly. It keeps the Bollywood characteristic of having many genres but also adds more western style drama and acting scenes. I felt it was perfect in the middle as a western Bollywood film. I feel that I learned a lot about arranged marriage. It isnï¿ 1/2(TM)t just a blind set up in most cases. This film shows it as more of an approval than having no choice at all. I do feel although that the film didnï¿ 1/2(TM)t teach enough about the culture of the parties and weddings. Specifically their dances and beliefs. All in all it was a great film. See more

Abraham R Jul 12, 2018 Bride and Prejudice is a nice bollywood take on Jane Austen's famous novel. It is fun, colorful and flamboyant and features the ravishing Aishwarya Rai as the main lead. Martin Henderson from New Zealand is more than competent as Darcy and holds his own even in dance sequences. Watch it for the Indianized flavor that the director Gurinder Chadda infuses this old tale with. See more

Leia S Jun 10, 2018 It reminded me a lot of Fools Rush in with Salma Hayek and Mathew Perry, both are about two different people of different cultures who fall in love despite the approval of said families. Even tho it's sappy in parts and the music was a bit meh I still loved it ,plus I'm a sucker for a good romance and the entire time I only wanted them to kiss but it never happens! still wonderful tho See more

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