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'Laapataa Ladies' Review: India's Oscar Entry Is a Feel-Good Dramedy
VarietyStory by Siddhant Adlakha
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India's Oscar hopeful 'Laapataa Ladies' is a feel-good dramedy that blends Bollywood's signature social messaging with a charming bridal switcheroo premise.
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- Director Kiran Rao masterfully combines the literal and symbolic, delivering a crowd-pleasing film that tackles weighty issues with a light touch.
- The movie boasts a broad, mass-appeal approach that may feel heavy-handed at times, but ultimately results in an entertaining, socially conscious story.
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Kiran Rao, Bollywood, Laapataa Ladies