While I agree with all the novel was mind-blowing, Ms. Nair might not have been able to do adequate justice to the story with her mindless casting.
Though as a NRI, I'm proud of Kal Penn's achievements in Hollywood, I honestly feel that he wasn't the right person for the reprisal of Gogol's role. He does not have the personality or the voice of the person (character) I have in my mind after reading the book! Alas, Ms. Nair let her teenage son influence her decision making on his casting in this movie.
RE:The movie's casting was bad!
by ruzo on Mar 31, 2007 01:13 AM Permalink
Kal Penn fitted the role to a 'T', so were the others. But I can't believe not much is mentioned about Irfan Khan. We sometimes tend to just laud over-emoted roles; Irfan's role excelled in its natural under-played performance, so much so you don't even realize he is actaully "acting". Casting in general was good , so was the movie, though a tad slow for me in parts.
RE:The movie's casting was bad!
by ash rt on Mar 30, 2007 07:37 AM Permalink
I am sure you havent watched the movie! Tabu was awesome watch it in a cinema trust me u ll know what I am saying
i haven't watched the movie but the novel is mind blowing.Its like sb has given words to the complexes felt by an NRI, who still wants to attached to its own country and is stuck in the middle of mash , trapped , not quite understanding which way to go.
RE:The novel is fabulous
by on Mar 30, 2007 12:13 PM Permalink
would have been made catchy....Tabu's daughter's role is limited, should have focus on more issues of NRI.
