Review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) by James N — 03 Aug 2008

WOW! What a real treat to see this at MIFF.

This review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) was written by James N on 03 Aug 2008.

Sita Sings the Blues has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sven O (66) on 26 Dec 2012

Well made, great story but drags too much for my taste. I guess I am not a big fan of that singing…

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By Alex D (973) on 17 Jan 2012

A little bit against the religion and a quite unacceptable form of potrayal of the Epic Ramayana…

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By John L (999) on 17 Oct 2014

I saw and loved it. And I contributed to Nina at her web site. I give it 100%…

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By Jules E (66) on 23 Oct 2011

This is comedy at its best, silly without insulting any of the viewers' or its own intelligence…

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By Nicky C (54) on 19 Oct 2013

It grows on you after every watch. A tale brilliantly told! Festive season must watch…

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By Joshua A (213) on 15 Nov 2017

I enjoyed it at first then it just became too boring, mainly because she sang each song from beginning to end. I thought that was unnecessary…

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By John H (1,894) on 27 Feb 2012

A post modern take on an old hindu story that exceeds in every aspect, and is occasionally strikingly visionary…

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By Morris N (358) on 12 Aug 2018

The Ramayana epic is disturbing but this film is outstanding. Nina Paley made most of this film on a laptop. The execution is brilliant…

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By David L (3,419) on 10 Jun 2013

Pretty neat…

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By Rameshwar N (310) on 04 Jun 2011

A serious, tragic yet hilarious take on the Ramayanaya, set with off great music and brilliant animation. Especially love the 3 narrators…

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