Review of Trishna (2011) by Michael Q — 05 Oct 2014

Very good watch and insight in to some of Indian life.

This review of Trishna (2011) was written by Michael Q on 05 Oct 2014.

Trishna has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris Barsanti (896) for PopMatters (2,617) on 26 Jul 2012

Winterbottom's most gorgeous film to date…

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Trishna is an admirable effort, but it's too detached and disinterested in the viewer to make an impact…

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By Roxanne B (20) on 13 Dec 2012

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By Lee M (4,001) on 28 Jan 2013

A loose but nonetheless pretty faithful recasting of Hardy's penultimate tragedy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles…

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By Pris X (1) on 06 Aug 2012

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By Jon C (1,457) on 10 Oct 2012

A breathtaking performance from Freida Pinto the male lead at the beginning seems like he's going to be the main focus, but the film is called…

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By Alfin N (428) on 12 Aug 2012

From hotel maid, to your boss's bedmate. Back to hotel maid and your, now booze-ridden and kama sutra crazed, boss's bedmate. Duh…

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By Alejandro V (85) on 24 Aug 2012

Loved it, very well executed. story interesting but weak at some points, but is a beautiful portrait of culture…

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