Americanizing Shelley
Americanizing Shelley
| 08 August 2007 (USA)
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A wannabe Hollywood player sets out to Americanize an Indian girl from the Himalayas.

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Claysaba

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

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Intcatinfo

A Masterpiece!

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Rosie Searle

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Billy Ollie

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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spideychick

Americanizing Shelly is one of the "Beast Makeover Movies" of our times. BTW, I am a huge fan of makeover films. I love watching "before and after" type stuff in movies, TV shows...just about anything. In fact, I am kinda addicted to that stuff and seek it out. I even love shows like The Swan and Dr. 90210. My friends and I love Kim Kardashian (and NEVER miss KUWTK) because of how beautiful she is (even if she has never really actually done anything in movies). But she looks like what most of us aspire to, but don't...which BTW, DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE ARE UNHAPPY AT ALL. We just appreciate beautiful looking people like some others appreciate beautiful art or beautiful scenery.With that in mind, my friends and I have compiled a list of "10 BEST MAKEOVER MOVIES" of recent times (after 1995).And here they are: (in random order) 1) CLUELESS 2) PRETTY WOMAN 3) THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 4) JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE 5) MAID IN MANHATTAN 6) MY BIG FAT Greek WEDDING 7) SHE'S ALL THAT 8) MISS CONGENIALITY 9) MEAN GIRLS 10) AMERICANIZING SHELLEY.Although, personally...CLUELESS is #1 and all the others are #2.I am also putting together a different list of "10 BEST MAKEOVER MOVIES" of all times (prior to 1995). Please do post me a message voting for your "10 BEST MAKEOVER MOVIES" prior to 1995. And yes, I SO TOTALLY recommend this film (if you haven't already watched it)...whether you like "makeover movies" or not.

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EandM

We really enjoyed this film. In a world of so much seriousness and all the tragedy, this film comes across and lifts your spirits. We found it very innovative and imaginative. True it is comical but it is just a movie and no need to get all upset that someone's culture was stepped on. When an American is portrayed on the screen do we automatically assume this is all Americans? Of Course Not. We hope the author writes more movies so we can see each and everyone. We highly recommend this movie. This is coming from a mixed couple he being European and she being Indian. Our 2 Cents

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dynexty

When we rented this film, we had no clue or expectation from this movie as I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But being a fan of Bollywood Lite, I thought I'd give it a shot, as I enjoyed The Guru and Bride and Prejudice. But the next couple of hours turned out to be such a fun experience. I'd say its a chick flick but my husband loved it too. The lead actress is not only a great looker but also a true performer. The African-American actor had us laughing so hard with his little quips. The lead guy's acting seemed a little staged but not enough to detract from the film. The supporting cast were all pretty good in their roles and we'd recommend this film to all fans of the romantic comedy or foreign-indie genre. All in all a very fun time.

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desidynamite

This so rates 10 on my scale. Not only is it a terrific romantic comedy, but as someone of East-Indian descent, I am able to identify with so much of Shelly's dilemmas and the film's humor. No spoilers, but one of the best thing about the film is Shelly's turning 30 and the dilemma that ensues. I loved her mom in that scene and she definitely did as well as she did in "Bend it like Beckham". the turning 30 scenario had me in stitches and reminded me of the similar situation in "My big, fat Greek Wedding" but done with a very clever take. Although, the humor is so funny and the one liners keep coming, THE BEST thing about the film is the decision that Shelly makes in the end. It totally lends to the heart of the film and i actually welled up at that point. Not to give away too much but this is just a super, super cute movie...and it is so nice to see Indians succeeding in Hollywood.

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