Review of Provoked: A True Story (2007) by Shasta P — 21 Jun 2007

Really sad but has happy ending. makes you think tho.

This review of Provoked: A True Story (2007) was written by Shasta P on 21 Jun 2007.

Provoked: A True Story has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Pavithra V (4) on 27 Dec 2009

Blood pumping story....aishwarya is the worst heroine ever....her lame acting skills is irritating…

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By David Q (102) on 18 Apr 2010

It was okay. Aishwarya, Naveen, and Miranda were clearly the best actors of the film and that's not saying much, but it was fine…

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