'Bride' doesn't marry Bollywood musical with American tastes
by John DeFore
The movie embodies most of the things that scare Americans away from Bollywood epics, but contains precious little of the exuberant essence that makes the best of them so delightful. (The only place it comes out ahead is in running time; "Bride" is too long, but doesn't come close to the three-hours-plus of a typical Bollywood hit.) ...
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A Bollywood reworking of Jane Austen's novel. Mrs. Bennet is eager to find husbands for her five daughters. When the rich, and single, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy come to live nearby, Mrs. Bennet's hopes are raised, but things are not so simple.
Miramax Films
'Bride & Prejudice'
Director: Gurinder Chadha
Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Martin Henderson, Daniel Gillies
Run time: 120 minutes
Release date: Feb. 25, 2005
Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references
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Austin American-Statesman: 1 out of 4 stars
"The storytelling is rudimentary; the acting is worse."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"... the movie's frothy excess and good humor can make you say "I do," too."
Dayton Daily News: C
"There's too much of let's try this, let's discard that."
Palm Beach Post: B
" ... nothing to take too seriously, but expect to leave the theater with Indian rhythms rattling in your brain and a smile on your face."
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