Review of Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) by Roxanne L — 15 Nov 2007

Beautiful movie about the complexities of love and what sex adds to it.

This review of Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) was written by Roxanne L on 15 Nov 2007.

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bon B (134) on 20 Dec 2008

I thought this was a superb film, the way how it brought across indias culture and belief was stunning, Indora Varma, Naveen Andrews and Sarita…

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By Dane A (80) on 05 Sep 2010

I bet many people will think this is a porn film. Wrong-o! This is an erotic film about love and conspiracy…

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By Ante P (51) on 11 Aug 2009

I loved Mira Nair's approach to sexuality in A Tale of Love: every erotic scene was filmed beautifully, and none of them felt gratuitous or…

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By Don S (1,504) on 06 Feb 2013

The name's deceiving. It has nothing to do with the movie. It's just a love story set during somewhere in the 15th or 16th century India…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 02 Nov 2008

What a love story. This was the best movie that I seen and the tale was beautiful and endearing…

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By Allie C (42) on 17 Apr 2011

I want not imagine many ameircans taking this serious. Only down side seemed the time period... didn't feel 16th century, but I could be off…

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By Steven G (866) on 20 Dec 2009

If you have a heartbeat how could you not LOVE this movie…

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By Amy Y (63) on 30 Apr 2009

This is an incredibly well written film, and absolutely beautiful to watch. I enjoy films directed by Mira Nair…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 06 Nov 2010

A beautiful story that I wish had a happier ending. At least the rotten king gets what is coming to him in the end…

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