Review of Mississippi Masala (1991) by Nina P — 31 Oct 2007

Mira nair does a good job in bringing this story to the big screen. love is complicating in this film. a love story I wouldn't mind recomending.

This review of Mississippi Masala (1991) was written by Nina P on 31 Oct 2007.

Mississippi Masala has generally received positive reviews.

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By Derrick W (102) on 11 Dec 2007

This movie was really sweet. Talks about some issues you don't often hear about…

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By Gwen M (62) on 17 Sep 2010

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By Sai D (14) on 13 Jul 2010

I'll have to give this movie another try. I remember not liking it very much because I'm not into romance stories...they make me nauseated…

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By Hendrix J (19) on 21 Jan 2009

God this movie sucked shit, I hate the lead actress because she is a stupid bitch. if it wasn't for the fathers story I would have rated it a 0…

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By Julia A (109) on 20 Jan 2010

Never imagined that this 18 years old flick's plot is relevant even today. The movie is precise and yet manages not to delve into boredom…

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