When Harry Tries to Marry (2011) Reviews

• Charming Romantic Comedy

  nycjane362011-05-06

  This was a sweet charming romantic-comedy and very easy to watch with the family. We saw it in Kew Gardens, and thought that the cinematography, soundtrack and casting were so lively and fresh. The film deals with the whole cross-cultural marriage issue in a very fun and light-hearted way, and it's quite an easy, breezy watch. I just bought the soundtrack (Sarah Sharp's voice is amazing and the Indian music was really catchy - isn't it always?) I'm hoping they release the DVD before Christmas. It's one of those films that actually manages to keep a smile on your face the whole time and a perfect gift for friends who are cross-cultural couples. My husband and I are planning a trip to India after seeing this movie!

• Sweet cross-cultural romantic movie

  van-nguyen-mm2011-10-24

  Finally get to watch the movie that I have been waiting for. It is pleasant and beautiful. It is not your typical romantic movie. It is an experience and an adventure that takes you to explore the beautiful people, colorful culture and the amazing country of India. For those who have not watch the movie, watch the trailer and get the movie. Do not take the rating as an discouragement, because you will enjoy this movie. Thanks Nayan and 108 Production for the amazing movie, and I look forward to the next movie. Van

• Worth a watch

  moviehoncho-127-1662052011-08-07

  I saw the film on i tunes last night because I missed it when it opened in theaters. I wasn't expecting too much and was pleasantly surprised. The film is really funny and sweet, and for someone like me who isn't a big romantic comedy fan, it worked with the genre. The $3.99 on i tunes was well worth it but I wish I had seen it on the big screen because the cinematography is so colorful and beautifully shot. For an indie they got some amazing locations and sets. Overall the film is full of fresh talent, nice music and an unusual story that gives you insight into the Indian culture and I understand now why some Indians who live in the neighborhood get arranged marriages. The lead actress is also stunning, as is most of the cast of newcomers. The last film with an Indian theme that I really liked was Bend it Like Beckham which had Kiera Knightly in her first movie and this feels like another one of those star-birthing films.

• Light Romantic Comedy

  deesinha2011-04-27

  It's a great movie for teens, young adults and anyone young at heart who wants to see a fun romantic comedy. This movie is wonderful because it gives a chance to new comers and allows them to show their talent on the big screen. Now a days, movies on the big screen use the same actors and actresses until we are all tired of watching them. This is a fresh movie which is written by new comers, directed by a new comer and acted by new comers. It shows that a dream with hard work and persistence can come true. I applaud all the people involved in making this movie. It is another example of how this country is great and anyone can make their dreams come true. Go see it.

• Save yourself the 1.5 hours and watch something better

  spimpernel2012-02-04

  My hopes were too high for what this movie delivered. The acting was pretty good, but the movie starts to fall apart just as the plot speeds up. I blame both the script and the directing. See, the problem is that Harry doesn't know what he wants. And he's too chicken to pursue girls on his own, so he outsources the task by having an arranged marriage, except he does it under the pretext of ensuring lasting marital happiness. And then he chickens out of that too (but not before what might be the Indian wedding equivalent of saying "I do"). So here's the real spoiler and shame of the film: he's got an Indian girl ready to marry him and an American girl ready to date him...but he ends up single in the end, for reasons that are a mystery to me (and probably the two girls). I have a feeling the sequel will be Harry as The Indian 40-yr-old Virgin.