Review of Peepli Live (2010) by Divya K — 25 Feb 2013

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

This review of Peepli Live (2010) was written by Divya K on 25 Feb 2013.

Peepli Live has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ana B (374) on 14 Mar 2012

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By Michelle Orange (458) for Movieline (883) on 08 Feb 2011

Peepli Live opens out slowly to encompass several factions of Indian society, including the press, local, state, and federal politicians, and…

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By Jackson H (112) on 12 Nov 2010

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By Adarsh G (1) on 26 Oct 2010

The subject matter may be serious, but this excellent comedy got the audience laughing from the start. Very clever satire and great acting…

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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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By Maddy ? A (54) on 10 Nov 2010

Good to see a great dark comedy coming out of India, we've not done a great job of it till now…

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By Asif K (805) on 15 Mar 2011

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