lovely film

On Sunday morning, I dragged myself out of bed, and headed down to the 42nd street AMC to see THE NAMESAKE. Directed by Mira Nair, this film was lovely. Simple, sad, sweet, it tells the story of a young man, and how he was given the name that he hates. Kal Penn finally has a part that he can sink his teeth into, and he does with fabulous results. What I really loved about the movie is that it was just as much the story of how his parents came together as it was about their son. I couldn't help but think, who are your parents? What is their great love story? How did they meet...what was their inside joke....what was their first fight about? Gogol's parents were put together basically through an arranged marriage. They were introduced by their parents who sat their listing their attributes seemingly to convince the other family that this is someone they would want in their family. By the time the story comes to Gogol, I could have happily walked out of the theatre, fulfilled by what had come before...but on it goes, and it doesn't disappoint. This film is a quiet film. There are no explosions, no stand-up comedy routines. It is just a look at a family, their story, and what a lovely story it is.

Final thoughts: You don't have to necessarily see this on the big-screen, but it should go on your must-see list. Chocolate goobers and kleenex recommended.

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