Review of Brick Lane (2007) by Patrina H — 12 Jun 2008

In my humble opinion, this was The Color Purple revisited...

This review of Brick Lane (2007) was written by Patrina H on 12 Jun 2008.

Brick Lane has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gwen H (106) on 21 Apr 2010

I actually really enjoyed this movie. It was intriguing to see how Nazneen grows and comes out of her shell…

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By Ed T (186) on 01 Aug 2009

Decent movie... seemed similar to the Namesake, but different enough to be worth watching…

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By Andersson M (105) on 04 Sep 2009

I read the novel this summer, and thought it was excellent. Probably, as is often the case, I should have seen the movie first…

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By Pieter-Jan V (262) on 25 Aug 2009

A good 'alternative' British film…

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By Victoria T (119) on 28 Dec 2009

So much wisdom in this movie and beautifully filmed…

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By Damion R (77) on 06 May 2010

Brick Lane, named after the very Bangledeshi area of London, is a very well-made film about a woman from Bangledesh who heads off to London…

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By Ayesha U (43) on 23 Jul 2013

When I was reading a novel... I found it tedious and boring. But the movie was really well made…

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By Betty F (8) on 12 Aug 2010

A very touching story about a Woman filled with Hopes and Dreams which are shattered in to thousand pieces later…

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By Albert M (105) on 11 Mar 2011

I highly recommend this I have seen this and would suggest you have a look it's on SBS tonight around 10pm…

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By Shalenta M (1) on 05 Aug 2009

I'm accidentally following a pattern in which I keep seeing movies and realizing immediately afterward that I have to read the book in order…

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