Review of Provoked: A True Story (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.