Review of Provoked (2007) by Abira S — 05 Aug 2007
This a difficult one, I was torn between the usual skepticism of watching a movie with cheesy Indian stereotypes and the actual subject matter which portrays a very serious issue, and for once I willed myself not to be too critical on the scanty storyline and tongue in cheek moments.
Having said that, I was equally disturbed by some of the violence that I saw in this film because of the raw reality it portrayed. So I will refrain from calling it a good movie, and after watching it a few months on since it has been released I wonder if it has really made such an impact on the indian society; but I applaud the director for striking up a very serious issue which has made a difference from the usual portrayal of British Asian Immigrants in the style of 'Goodness Gracious Me' Stereotype which would probably be more appealing to a wider audience.
He has sucessfully stripped away a very uncomfortable subject matter that is too often swept under the carpet and ignored by everyone, that is why it fully desreves its five star rating.
This review of Provoked (2007) was written by Abira S on 05 Aug 2007.
Provoked has generally received mixed reviews.
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