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Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
This film is so REAL, so BEAUTIFUL
by Nathan (movies profile) (May 25, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was about to step into Spiderman III instead. I'm so glad I chose this film. What an amazing journey into the depth and power of family relationships! It touches cho... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A+
Direction: A-
Visuals: A
If you love professional wrestinling, don't go.
by JamesF (movies profile) (Apr 7, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This ia a wonderful, multi-generational, coming of age saga. It speaks to many millions of Americans with non European roots, but anyone can relate to the issues of iden... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A-
The Namesake
by gayaschako (movies profile) (Jun 14, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very good film with great performances.Irfan Khan is really great in this film.and ofcouse Tabbu an Kal Penn were good too. A must see.Thanks to Mira Nair  

Overall Grade: B+
Story: A
Acting: B
Direction: A
Visuals: B
Heartful and Very Emotional
by Yahoo! Movies User (movies profile) (Apr 3, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read the story (great writing)a year ago and was profoundly moved because of the resemblance and parallels relating to my life. This was a wonderful movie; a movie with... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A-
Visuals: A
a great immigrant story
by Sagar (movies profile) (Mar 24, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this movie truly reflects some of the issues indian immigrant families face when coming to america. The story spans two generations, and introduces americans to the indi... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A+
Amazing and nostalgic!!!
by Amit (movies profile) (May 25, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are an immigrant who came to the US to fulfil the American dream and settled down leaving everything behind in your home country, this movie will make you feel no... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
Fabulous Movie - Worth Seeing Again!
by super (movies profile) (May 7, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This movie is a dramatic representation of the suffering and sacrifices made by families that transcend color/race/social status. On the surface, it may seem like these... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A+
great film.....
by Daniella (movies profile) (Apr 12, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am an avid fan of the great Indian filmmaker, Mira Nair. I have followed (almost) all of her films, dating back to SALAAM BOMBAY! THE NAMESAKE, her latest film, does... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: A
Acting: B+
Direction: N/A
Visuals: B+
Please do not be scared of this good movie.
by Movielover in Ca. (movies profile) (Apr 14, 2007)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just because nothing blows up and there are stong morals does not mean you can forget this movie. EVERY AMERICAN CAME TO THE USA FROM SOMEWHERE. If you can't remember th... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B
Acting: B+
Direction: B-
Visuals: A-
Generation Gap
by Michael (movies profile) (Mar 26, 2007)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a movie about a family history of immigrants and the generation gap. It follows an immigrant couple starting their life together in the States and then goes into... Full Review
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