Before the Rains

The movie is pretty boring.....Whether or not its weird echo of a crucial scene from Monster's Ball was intended, Before the Rains is supposed to be tragic.... ... Full Review

While not without its merits (the performances of Jennifer Ehle and Rahul Bose are particular highlights), Before The Rains ultimately suffers from a downpour of melodrama..... ... Full Review

Roache, who attracted media attention in the BBC television series called 'Seaforth' (1994), is reportedly quoted saying that Before the Rains was his best-ever role in his two decades in films. It is great to see a English-Malayalam movie running in main theatres in the West," said Santosh Sivan, four-time National award winner for Best Cinematography for Perumthachan (1991), Kalapani (1996), Iruvar (1998) and Dil Se (1999). ... Full Review

A radical Indian director, Santosh Sivan, has -....Before the Rains is a brave new chapter in the Merchant Ivory story.....This film is calculated payback..... ... Full Review

Directed by noted cinematographer Santosh Sivan, Before the Rains takes place in 1937 India, where an Englishman (Linus Roache) has settled to build a spice plantation. This period piece is exactly what you'd expect from a Merchant Ivory production: a tragic tale of love set against a backdrop of opulent scenery. ... Full Review

a stunning picture....appreciate the films for what they are....While propelled by the storyline, Before the Rains also does not lack in the performance department.....pleased to review Before the Rains.... ... Full Review