- Release Date: 2007
- Runtime: 90 min
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Starring: Namrata Singh Gujral, Beau Bridges, Brad Raider, RonReaco Lee ... see all
- Director: Lorraine Senna
- Plot: Punjabi-speaking Shalini Singh Gujral lives a middle-classed lifestyle in the Himalayan region in India along with her mom, Kirat; dad, Jaspal; brother, Happy; and sister, Littly, and was engaged to... Read more
User Reviews
Needs work, and the film's script is not fully developed, but the film is worthy enough to be seen.
Aug 14, 2008
Len9876 - imdb.com
Aug 14, 2008Len9876 - imdb.com
After seeing "Tropic Thunder" (2008), it has become clear that Hollywood actors, directors, and writers need to do background research on the characters they are portraying. Just the film's title alone makes the audience aware that we should 'Americanize' people, and... Full review
One of the TOP TEN Makeover movies...
May 30, 2008
spideychick - imdb.com
May 30, 2008spideychick - imdb.com
Americanizing Shelly is one of the "Beast Makeover Movies" of our times. BTW, I am a huge fan of makeover films. I love watching "before and after" type stuff in movies, TV shows...just about anything. In fact, I am kinda addicted... Full review
Terrible
May 27, 2008
djlennon - imdb.com
May 27, 2008djlennon - imdb.com
Without a doubt one of the worst films I have ever had to sit through. I saw it recently at a film festival in Connecticut and was quite simply stunned that the organisers sanctioned the screening. I cannot think of a... Full review
An Excellent and Whimsical Film
Mar 01, 2008
EandM - imdb.com
Mar 01, 2008EandM - imdb.com
We really enjoyed this film. In a world of so much seriousness and all the tragedy, this film comes across and lifts your spirits. We found it very innovative and imaginative. True it is comical but it is just a movie... Full review
Pretty good if you're looking for something light and fun
Feb 08, 2008
singer-chick - imdb.com
Feb 08, 2008singer-chick - imdb.com
When we rented this film, we had no clue or expectation from this movie as I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But being a fan of Bollywood Lite, I thought I'd give it a shot, as I... Full review
An awful film
Feb 06, 2008
thetrickman - imdb.com
Feb 06, 2008thetrickman - imdb.com
This film has offended me on so many levels, it is amazing! The only thing mildly good about the film is that Gujral looks beautiful on screen, but that is hardly any saving grace when I found out that she was... Full review
Bollywood Fun
Jun 15, 2007
bonehead11389 - yahoo.com
Jun 15, 2007bonehead11389 - yahoo.com
This is a cute movie with great music, fun story and a really hot indian girl. At first I wasn't sure where the story was going, but after I got the Bollywood angle I was able to relax and laugh with... Full review
If you are looking to be entertained and get your money's worth...
Mar 23, 2007
bill-olsson - imdb.com
Mar 23, 2007bill-olsson - imdb.com
then this is the film for you. I saw this at Sn Diego film fest and i have to admit i didn't know much about the Indian culture but was educated, entertained and enchanted (esp by the lead girl) in every... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 18, 2008associatedcontent.com
The movie is absolutely awful.....Namrata isn't half bad....Brad Raider is one of the worst actors I have ever seen..... ... Full Review
| Feb 18, 2008associatedcontent.com
if he can turn Shelley into a famous celebrity in two months.The movie is absolutely awful.....If you are looking for a good Americanized Bollywood movie, watch Bride and Prejudice.....he must be desperate for money.The movie was a complete waste of time.....The only good actor in the movie was RonReaco Lee.....Brad Raider is one of the worst actors I have ever seen..... ... Full Review
News
Bridges & Khan Americanizing Shelly
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2005-10-17
Beau Bridges and Shaheen Khan (Bend It Like Beckham) will appear in romantic comedy "Americanizing Shelly" It is something extraordinary. Yes, none like this before. ... Full Article

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