Bruce Bennett has been the primary contributor to Mad About Movies since it began in 2003. He is an award winning film and theater critic who, since 2000, has been writing a weekly column in The Spectrum daily newspaper in southern Utah as well as serving as a contributing editor of “The Independent,” a monthly entertainment magazine. He is also the co-host of “Film Fanatics” a movie review show which earned a Telly in 2009. Bruce is also a featured contributor at: RottenTomatoes.com
His motto: "I see bad movies so you don't have to."Superb storytelling makes up for lack of star power
What this lush, beautifully shot film lacks in star power or even originality it makes up for in superb storytelling. A verdant, 1937 southern India is the backdrop for a tale of forbidden love, customs, rising nationalism and epic tragedy-exuding Merchant Ivory quality in every frame.
Grade: B
Rated PG-13 for violent content and a scene of sexuality.
