I'm not feeling this movie. Its a good idea but the writing for the plot just isn't executed well.

reminds me of Imagine Me & You

Oh great, another extreme attempt of today's Indian pop culture to be as sexually provocative as possible, desperately so. What they don't understand is that it's hardly Western what they're doing; it's just major over the top, looks silly and imitative.

And how are these girls from two different cultures? Both are Indian?

I dunno, it seems okay I guess. I like the idea, but I'll probably wait for it on Netflix. At first from the movie poster I thought it was an L Word movie or something. The designs look really similar.

austerity — Apparently, Tala is Christian, "a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian origin." Leyla is "a young British Indian woman" who is Muslim.

well i've never heard about this movie but it seems like it could be interesting...i just don't know if it's a must see when it comes to the theater...i might have to wait and netflix it. we'll see....maybe the trailer will be a bit more alluring

What, hold on a sec. Are these two actresses starring in yet another lesbian drama together? I saw them in a movie called World Unseen earlier this year which is set in Apartheid era South Africa. And it was awful, just atrocious. This doesn’t look any more promising.

I think this movie looks good. really, i'll see anything with Lisa Ray in it.
by the way, i loved "world unseen" and would see it again in a second.

i'm not sure how this movie looks imitative - what only western people can be gay? i don't understand any of your comments austerity. This certainly isn't the only movie to address this subject using "indian" women ( i say that in quotes because as Buzz mentioned they are not both Indian, and they are in England - so are technically western anyway).

i agree that the poster could use some work - it doesn't seem to fit the tone of the movie (at least the trailer), but maybe they are trying to attract a different crowd than would normally watch an 'indian' movie.

tdamji ~ I did not say only western people can be gay (not sure where you are reading that?). I am saying indian cinema has become more and more provocative, in a way that isn't productive.
I would be fine with this movie if it dealt with lesbianism in a mature manner that reflects on its position in society, but from what I've heard, it doesn't. It seems purely sensationalist.
I am saying that modern indian cinema today often just picks a sexual theme for the sake of appearing modern, forward and 'Western'. I am not saying lesbianism per sé is an imitation of the West; I am saying the way they show it is just another example of their desperate eagerness to appear 'modern'. And I think that's a little pathetic. If you want to watch a movie on a sincere lesbian affair, I suggest you watch Deepa Mehta's 'Fire'. It's a masterpiece.

i am more than familiar with 'fire', and agree that it is an excellent film. i just think your comment on how whatever "sexual theme" is picked (like indian film makers who live all over the world get together and choose the next one in a conference or something. the idea is ridiculous). is just to be 'modern'. a little belittling, no?

btw why did you think i was quoting you as saying that western people can only be gay? can i not make a comment on my own?

also - this is a movie by Shamim Sarif, who is a lesbian (which i mention in passing) filmaker/author who wrote this movie and also The World Unseen (with the same two actors). She grew up in the UK and south africa. I hardly think it is 'Indian cinema' generally - oh, and doesn't the fact that Shamim Sarif created this change your ideas about using the sexual theme of the week in order to seem more modern seem a little far-fetched?

also - sincere lesbian affair? who are you to say what is and isn't sincere? i am so sick of people thinking that lesbian/gay movies have to follow a certain formula in order to be believable - because for some reason these relationships come about SO differently?

First of all, you are free to make comments on your own, but you cannot put words in my mouth. You cannot present your interpretation of my thoughts as something I actually said.

'i'm not sure how this movie looks imitative - what only western people can be gay?'

Your post-dash comment is the wrong interpretation.

No, my idea of this film does not change just because a lesbian made it; why should it? What I see is the movie and the posters; I couldn't care less who made the movie. It's the final product and its presentation that matters to me as a viewer

No, there is no protocol for movies on lesbianism. What I mean is that this movie just seems to want to attract sensation, something which I look down upon. Case in point: this movie poster shows two glam-dolls with aroused expressions on their faces. Perhaps this is an attractive movie poster to you, but to me, it looks a little cheap. Fire did not seek attention this way.

As for those girls being Indian: they girls may not have been brought up in India, but they are of Indian origin. I am quite sure you know that that is what I meant. They look Indian featurewise, and Lisa Ray is a known face in Bollywood. Which is why it is quite logical to think at first glance that this movie might be about Indian girls. I am not sure why this assumption should offend you. Some 'second generation migrant' girls get a little offended when reminded of their origin; perhaps you are one of them? Your comments sure do point in that direction. If you are; fine, it's your right to feel so. I just don't quite agree with you, that's all.

'who are you to say what is and isn't sincere?'

Interesting..am I not also free to make comments on my own?
You are free to your views and thoughts. But allow others that freedom too. Let's not get personal here.

The cover art makes me want to puke on my shoes and not go see the movie.

Because it's cheesy.