80
True to its source material, this is a movie with the dense, rich texture of a good novel.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
80
The entire cast is right on the money, a special word must be said about Seth.
75
Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt
The dialogue and acting are stagy at times, especially in the early scenes, but the characters are compelling and the Indian atmosphere is vividly sketched.
75
Philadelphia Inquirer by Desmond Ryan
Gunnarsson crams his movie with subplots from the novel and then abandons them for lack of room but Seth calibrates the stages of Gustad's journey with infallible judgement and conviction.
80
Washington Post by Desson Thomson
There's a refreshingly unusual spirit at work.
75
While no individual plot strand is vividly compelling, their interplay makes for a hearty and humanistic mix, carried by the performances.
75
Chicago Tribune by John Petrakis
A cinematic treat, thanks to the well-defined supporting characters, the flawless attention to detail and a performance by the great Roshan Seth - one of the most underrated actors of his generation - which is just about perfect.
75
New York Post by Jonathan Foreman
An unusually well-written and satisfying multilayered drama that conveys the feel of urban India with more vivid accuracy than anything made in the subcontinent in recent years.
60
Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas
A thoughtful but uneven film.
70
Village Voice by Michael Atkinson
The filmmaking is fresh and unemphatic, and the acting is generally gripping.