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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. AkhilK.
    Oct 6, 2004
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    What an amazing film! The movie wonderfully adaptss the novel and brings the characters to life. One of those movies that actually made me cry at the end. A must-see!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
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  1. The dialogue and acting are stagy at times, especially in the early scenes, but the characters are compelling and the Indian atmosphere is vividly sketched.
  2. The filmmaking is fresh and unemphatic, and the acting is generally gripping.
  3. There's a refreshingly unusual spirit at work.