
The story of a quiet, sweet tempered housewife who endures small slights from her well educated husband and daughter everyday because of her inability to speak and understand English. She is resourceful and open-minded but somehow these traits don't get noticed by them. Then one day on a trip to visit her sister in Manhattan she decides to enroll in an English Learners class and meets a host of new people who teach her to value herself beyond the narrow perspective of her fam... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of a quiet, sweet tempered housewife who endures small slights from her well educated husband and daughter everyday because of her inability to speak and understand English. She is resourceful and open-minded but somehow these traits don't get noticed by them. Then one day on a trip to visit her sister in Manhattan she decides to enroll in an English Learners class and meets a host of new people who teach her to value herself beyond the narrow perspective of her family.
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| GuardianPeter BradshawAn undemanding picture that goes down as well as the heroine's tasty ladoos. |
| Time OutAnil SinananA capable supporting cast and a fun cameo from a male megastar add to the appeal of this slight, enjoyable but ultimately predictable journey. |
| Hollywood ReporterLisa TseringThe image of the newly confident Shashi striding down a Manhattan street, a takeout coffee in hand and a trench coat belted over her sari, will make you smile days after you leave the theater. |
| User ReviewAngelina DThoroughly enjoyed this uplifting and fun film. More suited to a female audience although could also be appreciated by men. |
| User ReviewSam BRegardless who you are, English Vinglish is guaranteed to contain something that you can relate to on a higher level of thinking. An emotional roller coaster that is quite possibly one of the best feel good movies of 2012! |
| User ReviewSatyarth NMoney, fame and a knowledge of English. In India, these 3 factors play a huge role in how society judges an individual. English Vinglish is the story of a woman who does not know English and is made to feel insecure by her family and society at large. The film is a light -hearted yet touching and transformational journey of Shashi. Circumstances make her determined to overcome this insecurity, master the language, teach the world a lesson on the way to becoming a self assured and confident woman. The film is shot mostly in New York and captures the inherent struggle of many people all over the world with the English Language. Hilarious, touching, sensitive, this film marks the come back of Indiaâ(TM)s biggest female starâ¦Sridevi. |
| User ReviewSydney SA film that everyone can watch and appreciate. A story that everyone can relate to and understand. A role that Sridevi fits in like a glove to hand. A sure winner. If not for anything, one must watch it for Sridevi's performance and she excels as Shashi. Enter Shashi's world through Sridevi and you will laugh, cry, smile and celebrate life. |
| User ReviewTahnya FI absolutely loved this movie. So heartwarming and tear jerking. Go SriDevi! |
| User ReviewAtul MThis film is a must watch for every Indian housewife |
| User ReviewDennis DGreat movie. Perfect mix of culture. Awesome music. A must watch. |