Rotten
With a reach that frequently falls short, higher wit and sexual sophistication crumble into plain old silliness.
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
The Guru
When he talks, women listen.
2002 · 1h 31m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Overview
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
57%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Devoid of life, intelligence, humor, and anything else that could entertain even the most undemanding viewer, this film is a perfect example of something that should have been shipped to landfills, not multiplexes.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
A precipitous comedic falloff in the third quarter earns the film a qualified recommendation at best.
Dan Via, Washington Post
Fresh
A trifle, a silly one at that, but it's a charming trifle that's hard to resist.
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
Rotten
The movie offers up too many airy spiritual lessons in the hope of crossing from farce to sentiment.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
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