Review of Provoked: A True Story (2007) by Vikram T — 18 Sep 2007

Touched my heart strings for sure.... a must watch for us girls!!!

This review of Provoked: A True Story (2007) was written by Vikram T on 18 Sep 2007.

Provoked: A True Story has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 08 Dec 2009

Unfortunately, Provoked possesses the tiny production values and schmaltzy music of a prime-time special, despite its ensemble of terrific actors…

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By Gabbs 6 (16) on 29 Jun 2008

Reminds me abit of the book named two women…

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By Paula W (51) on 04 Aug 2008

Good for a true story - I remember it in the news…

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By Fayçal M (14) on 22 Sep 2008

Itz unbelievable but true that man canturn beast…

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By John T (2,122) on 17 Jun 2009

I didn't read the book this is based off but from what I saw, it was a good film…

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By Sarah H (1,870) on 02 Jun 2009

Based on a true story, it was acted supurbly. It's English and Bollywood, so if you don't do accents you won't like it…

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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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By Sourabh M (41) on 29 Apr 2008

Gritty, convincing performances from the star cast do this true story justice…

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 06 Feb 2012

Most of the ingredients for a strong, tough film are there, and they have been sadly botched by a few key collaborators…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for The New York Times (9,847) on 26 May 2012

Unfortunately, in keeping its inflammatory subject matter at arm’s length, Provoked does exactly the same to its audience…

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