Brick Lane (2008)
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Director: Directed by Sarah Gavron Cast: Satish Kaushik, Tannishtha Chatterjee Country: UK 2007 Year: 2008 Score: *** MPAA Rating: |
Based on the novel by Monica Ali, BRICK LANE is the story of Bangladesh bride, Nazneen (Tannishtha Chatterjee) married off to a London educated man, Chanu (Satish Kaushik). The ever so obedient Nazneen finds herself when she buys a sewing machine to make some money while falling in love with the younger and handsome Chanu (Satish Kaushik) who brings her jeans to sew.
For a small budget film, director Gavron has concocted an engrossing tale of a coming-of-rites passage of an older lady. She brings into the backdrop current social problems like the prejudice against Muslims resulting from the 9/11 terrorist attack. Apart from the fact that Gavron uses wee too much voiceover, she tells her story with conviction. Actors Chatterjee and especially Kaushik deliver impressive performances.
Review by: Gilbert Seah

