Review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) by Amar K — 22 Jan 2010

This Ramayana rocks !! Nina Paley is a genius artist.

This review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) was written by Amar K on 22 Jan 2010.

Sita Sings the Blues has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jaha M (18) on 21 Feb 2012

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By Indra W (164) on 26 Dec 2012

Well made, great story but drags too much for my taste. I guess I am not a big fan of that singing…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 16 Jul 2012

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By Alex D (973) on 17 Jan 2012

A little bit against the religion and a quite unacceptable form of potrayal of the Epic Ramayana…

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By Daniel G (1,520) on 27 Feb 2012

A post modern take on an old hindu story that exceeds in every aspect, and is occasionally strikingly visionary…

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I am sorry, Nina Paley, but you're arrogant…

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By Rainer K (444) on 26 Dec 2012

Well made, great story but drags too much for my taste. I guess I am not a big fan of that singing…

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By Ben Kenigsberg (863) for Time Out Chicago (129) on 15 Feb 2012

This is the kind of personal filmmaking that could only have come together through a chance set of inspirations. Maybe you could call it fate…

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