Aarakshan
Prakash Jha Productions | Release Date: August 12, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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The Hollywood ReporterLisa TseringAug 15, 2011
Aarakshan is heavy on speeches, but the film manages to work because director Prakash Jha has cast it wisely, and has clearly put time and care into exploring the nuances of the issue. Read full review
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The New York TimesRachel SaltzAug 11, 2011
Subtle it ain't and subtle it needn't be. It is, though, mostly involving (if Bollywood long, at 2 hours 45 minutes) and even occasionally stirring. Read full review
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VarietyRonnie ScheibAug 13, 2011
While its questions of affirmative action and charter schools could theoretically resonate with American audiences, the picture's corny theatrics, talky, preachy approach and taxing 164-minute running time will not translate. Read full review
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