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By G. Allen Johnson (514) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 28 Jan 2018

Colorful and at times quite lively, but I wish it were funnier and its satirical edge a bit sharper…

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By Anil Sinanan (100) for Time Out (7,510) on 23 Oct 2017

A largely unknown confident cast, rousing folk music and Rizvi's understated direction result in a fresh, credible comic gem…

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By Sr. Rose Pacatte (156) for National Catholic Reporter (122) on 10 Aug 2017

Globalization does not have to be inhumane…

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By Tim Cogshell (223) for Boxoffice Magazine (2,896) on 12 May 2017

The juxtaposition of the tragedy and the lunacy of the circumstances are not completely disparate; satire is an appropriate weapon here, but…

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By Rob Nelson (320) for Variety (12,700) on 28 Jan 2017

Debuting writer-director Anusha Rizvi manages to wrest a lively feature out of a gravely serious issue, capturing the desperation of India's…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 25 May 2016

Peepli Live has a lot in common with Billy Wilder's black comedy Ace In The Hole, in that it explores the cynicism of modern life with wit…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 14 Apr 2016

Peepli Live may not consistently hit the mark, but it's savvy and humane, which goes a long way…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 24 Oct 2013

The ambitious Peepli Live manages to mine substantial dark humor from this tragic situation while offering pointed - and sometimes poignant…

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By Salman G (54) on 13 Jul 2013

The idea of farmers commiting suicide so their families get money from the government was a good starting concept....however, Natha seems too…

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By Anish G (20) on 02 May 2013

Peepli [Live] is a striking satire on the media-centric world we live in. Funny and sad at the same time, it's a film with a strong voice…

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By Divya K (78) on 25 Feb 2013

An impoverished farmer's threat to end his life invites attention from politicians and media…

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By Satyaki M (41) on 02 Nov 2012

Black comedy that examines the tragic trend of farmers' suicide due to poverty and exposes the nexus between the politicians and media to exploit…

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By Jeff P (647) on 04 Apr 2012

A dark comedy-drama that adds a healthy dose of social satire to the mix…

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By Ana B (374) on 14 Mar 2012

An interesting insight into IndiaÃ¢(TM)s rural life with a high dose of reality but also with touch of humour…

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By Aaron Hillis (362) for Village Voice (8,525) on 27 Feb 2012

It's an unusual taste of mainstream Indian cinema (or, thanks to superstar Aamir Khan's production company, it's a small film given an unusually…

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By Abel C (20) on 20 Jan 2012

Quite amusing......actually makes u stop and wonder........thats what India is all about…

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By Anna Smith (519) for Empire (3,446) on 14 Dec 2011

While the tone may shift from satire to farce at times, this is a highly assured debut by Rizvi…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 09 Dec 2011

A Bollywood drama/comedy which entertainingly brings to light some serious social issues…

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By Vidya V (4) on 30 Nov 2011

Sad and sobering journey of a poor family's struggle to survive the manipulations of political sharks. bursts of humor are quite refreshing…

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By Steven L (1,047) on 16 Nov 2011

It would be really funny if it weren't so true…

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