Sune-Denmark I don't know, if you have to have been in India to really appreciate this movie. It has flaws, but I think it is noticeable to see that the only person from India writing here, actually points out the up-sides to it.By professional movie critics, it was very well received. And in my opinion, justifiably so. The movie brings up, many interesting subjects. One can discuss how well it deals with them, but if you're open towards the movie, it might bring you a very good real-life experience.If this movie, has got you interested in more genuine Indian films, then movies such as Monsoon Wedding, and Lagaan, can be recommended.

benurahul I appreciated the movie a lot. I also agree with MRP41082 ([email protected]) in that it is unfair to portray India in this light so often, and the brighter side should be projected just as much. But the magnitude of the issues shown in the movie, and the fact that they stand larger than all our achievements, belittle the strides we have made so far. Despite portraying the heinous life of a laborer in India and the atrocities flung on the poor, at a visual level, there is a message in the movie at a spiritual level - that no matter what we are, where we belong, we love the people we love, and we hope for our children, and that we have the power to do anything. I feel the movie goes a long way in showing that perhaps the people there are dying of hunger, are shut in darkness for lack of exposure, yet they could rise and shine! I'd say, it almost puts us Indians on a pedestal.

michaelsibley416 If there were a movie to root for, it would be "City Of Joy," unfortunately it turns out the writing couldn't measure up to the performances. I had to question Patrick Swayze's motivation for taking part in this film. I agree that on the face "City Of Joy" was a good movie, but we all know that books cannot be judged by its cover. This was a film that was really hard to get through because it went nowhere fast. I expected to see more out of this film and by the time I was satisfied with the film it was too late. For what the premise was, "City Of Joy" only worked in the later stages of the movie.If the director could have some way started earlier with Patrick Swayze's character caring, it could have worked. The only thing I found that was interesting was the devastation of the living conditions of the citizens had to live in: I thought the director did a good job of showing that.

The_Core ... it's a Hollywood film, presented for Western audiences. In that context, I found the movie to be very good, entertaining and uplifting. In my opinion, it was as good as or better than other Western films with similar subject matter. Although not without flaws, it never lost my attention and was an enjoyable diversion, as movies should be. 7/10