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Americanizing Shelley (2007)

Americanizing Shelley (2007)
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Hollywood meets Bollywood in director Lorraine Senna's Pygmalion-like tale of a Tinseltown hanger-on who attempts to transform a Himalayan village belle into an A-list American celebrity. Having recently arrived in America to discover the man she was arranged to marry is far from the man of her dreams, Himalayan girl Shalini (Namrata Singh Gujral) sets out to seek her fortune in a foreign land where anything seems possible. Little does Shalini realize that southern-bred west-coast import Rob (Brad Raider) is attempting to make a name for himself in show-business, and has recently been challenged by the CEO of a Hollywood management company (Beau Bridges) pluck a superstar out of thin air. Now, as Shalini becomes Shelley and Rob does his best to school the culturally inquisitive beauty in the ways of Western society, the opportunity to see the world from an entirely different perspective prompts both to reevaluate their lives as love begins to blossom and the quest for fame takes a back seat to romance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Namrata Singh GujralBeau Bridges, (more)
Director(s):
Lorraine Senna
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Americanizing Shelley

Hollywood meets Bollywood in director Lorraine Senna's Pygmalion-like tale of a Tinseltown hanger-on who attempts to transform a Himalayan village belle into an A-list American celebrity. Having recently arrived in America to discover the man she was arranged to marry is far from the man of her dreams, Himalayan girl Shalini (Namrata Singh Gujral) sets out to seek her fortune in a foreign land where anything seems possible. Little does Shalini realize that southern-bred west-coast import Rob (Brad Raider) is attempting to make a name for himself in show-business, and has recently been challenged by the CEO of a Hollywood management company (Beau Bridges) pluck a superstar out of thin air. Now, as Shalini becomes Shelley and Rob does his best to school the culturally inquisitive beauty in the ways of Western society, the opportunity to see the world from an entirely different perspective prompts both to reevaluate their lives as love begins to blossom and the quest for fame takes a back seat to romance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Lorraine Senna
Writer(s):
Namrata Singh Gujral
Producer(s):
Namrata Singh GujralNayomi Cooper
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Comedy
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Remy L.

What a cute little film! I watched it because it was recommended like "big fat greek wedding" and 'bride and prejudice". it was absolutely lovable with humor, heart and great enetertainment. good stryline, very good acting and very fun comedy. the lead girl is a star in the making and she and her male led share great chemistry. the black guy has great comic timing. what a fun two hours and this is definitley worth a watch.

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David K.

The movie was funny and fairly accurate with some exaggerations of course when dealing with the Indian aspects of the story. Namrata Singh Gujral is absolutely gorgeous and her acting was great. She made the movie. She is obviously multi-talented in writing the story, producing it, and being the lead in it. In saying all of that though, the movie was all just over-the-top sweet for me. Watch it with an open mind and I think you'll really enjoy the movie.

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Julia M.

This movie is okay, not that good. its remind me bride and prejudice movie. Its funny, good acting. Julia G.

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