So Kristin and I are planning on watching Guru this week. I’m a big fan of suspense and films that leave one hanging on the edge. Any film with deception, bribery, and governmental espionage is right up my alley. :) I guess I just like the thrill. Well, I suppose that this film may not be exactly described as containing “governmental espionage” but it definitely looks like it could be thrilling. I’ve decided to read up on it before watching it so I can have an opportunity to compare my initial thoughts about the movie with my thoughts and feelings after viewing it.
Mani Ratnam
The film was directed by Mani Ratnam who is a native of India and he is known for directing critically acclaimed films such as Mouna Raagam (1986), Nayagan (1987), Anjali (1990), Iruvar (1997), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Yuva (2004), and his "political trilogy" consisting of Roja (1992), Bombay (1995) and Dil Se (1998). Ratnam has won tons of awards including ten international film festival awards. I suppose just after reading these accomplishments that he has made, I’m sold on investing time to watch his films to see what the hype is all about. His films mostly focus on real life events, strong friendships, and “on screen relationship tangles.”
The movie has received good reviews, did not lose but gained much momentum when it hit the box office, and it was actually the first Indian film to have a mainstream international premiere in Canada. Guru also won several filmfare awards. The New York Times said of the film "You might think it would be difficult to fashion an entertaining account of the life of a polyester manufacturer, even a fictitious one. But the Tamil director Mani Ratnam, known for intelligent political dramas, has done so with “Guru,” an epic paean to can-do spirit and Mumbai capitalism."
So…here we go. And don’t worry - we’ll let you know what we think!
-Liz
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