I liked the film much more than the narrative prose that Lihiri tries to convey her intentions through.

Very powerful movie about love and family and finding a way through cultural and generational confusion.

Very good acting and an excellent story.

I have read “An Interpreter of Maladies” and knew when I saw this on HBO I ought to watch it (I haven’t read the book – yet). As a white female with a first generation American boyfriend (Somoan), I could relate to Nick’s girlfriend and the sister’s boyfriend when he said at Christmas: “There’s no way I’ll ever remember everyone’s name.” Reply: “Just call them all Auntie”.

A beautiful movie – the scenes in India were vivid and colorful. There were many tender and comical moments . . . an overall very satisfying movie.

It’s always hard to translate a novel onto the big screen, but I believe Mira Nair did a suitable job. However, if you have not read the book, you may be missing integral parts of the portrayed culture and significance of some scenes.

I like how the movie concentrates on the mother as much as the main character, Gogol / Nikhil.

Beautiful book, beautiful movie. Loved the scenes of Calcutta, the Taj Mahal, and the relationship between Ashima and Ashoke, contrasted by the relationships of Gogol. It was also interesting to see Kal Penn in a serious role; the DVD also includes an interview with him from the Fox Channel.