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Family Tree (2013)
Disappointing
The plot sounded interesting getting a chest from a deceased relative and uncovering family treasures and secrets going on journeys to find more information. Also, since he is unemployed and searching for a new job he could find wisdom from learning more about his family and hence who he is. However, the actors are boring and not convincing. Finding out the aunt died and they sound like they are just talking about the weather. The characters are strange and not funny as I expected given that it is a comedy. The one woman talks through a puppet which could be done in a funny way however it comes off weird and disturbing. I am not an expert on British movies, so maybe that is the issue, but it is from HBO not BBC so I thought it would appeal more to the US audience.
Holiday (2006)
Definitely Worth Watching
I had read that the movie was about a girl who did not think she was pretty. When you get into it, you think Dirty Dancing Bollywood Style. I love Bollywood so they can do a Bollywood version of anything and I am game to at least watch it. However, she is also struggling with her looks and failures - that storyline is more unique to this version. I love the energy and style of this version. I think the dancing is more fitting with Dirty Dancing more so than typical Bollywood style. I think some of the dynamics are much more heartbreaking in this version those between her and her father; and those between her and her sister's friend. I think her romantic interest has a depth or facet that Patrick Swayze's character lacked. The girl that got pregnant is absolutely beautiful and stunning plus a gifted dancer but those words do not do her justice. I think the plot translates well plus there are the added aspects the original lacks. I think they could have done more to help her fit in the "ugly duckling" role. I cannot fully speak to their acting since I think I lose some of the subtleties since I have to have English subtitles. I do not think it is fair to compare Hollywood to Bollywood the styles are just too different & I for one like that watch Hollywood when I want that or Bollywood when that is what I am in the mood for. I gave it an 8 because I do not entirely like the Dirty Dancing storyline. I do like the additional plot elements in this version. Beautiful cast & dancing.