Review of Machan (2009) by Ashen M — 20 Aug 2012

Nice sporting farce as a way of geting around European immigration laws.

This review of Machan (2009) was written by Ashen M on 20 Aug 2012.

Machan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Heshan P (2) on 08 Dec 2008

Brilliant movie. One of the rare new Sinhala movies that I was really impressed by…

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By Luca P (26) on 05 Dec 2008

Fresh, moving and well-told story of a classic pursue of freedom…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 18 Nov 2009

Takes a while to get to Germany or, indeed, the handball, although you might say this better reflects the arduous route our heroes have to…

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By Mathieu B (154) on 28 Aug 2009

Touchant, on y trouve plus de tristesse que d'humour Un cliche social poignant, adosse a une histoire vraie…

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By Mohomed S (1) on 11 May 2010

When you mix slum dog millionaire, ocean's eleven, the number 23 and some Sri Lankan optimism, in equal quantities, you get Machan…

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By Amelie G (7) on 29 Jul 2009

Nice little underdog story.. Good insight in to Sri Lanka on the wrong side of the tracks .. Extra half star Because it's Sri Lankan…

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By Kenneth Y (53) on 26 Mar 2009

Siltas ir smagus filmas apie paprastus zmones, sugebantis sukurti teigiama atmosfera, ta puikiai parode ziurovu plojimai pasibaigus seansui,…

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By Taoufik S (3) on 27 Apr 2009

A touching, unique, based on real life story about a motley crew of Sri Lankan men with a dream to emigrate to Europe and their half-baked…

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By Naveen W (3) on 17 Nov 2008

It was very funny, had a unique storyline and of course good directing... Its one of the better sinhala comedy movies... worth watching…

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By Hansaka W (3) on 03 Aug 2012

One of the best Movies I've ever watched. So emotional and genuine. And if I compare this movie with Slumdog…

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