This so rates 10 on my scale. Not only is it a terrific romantic comedy, but as someone of East-Indian descent, I am able to identify with so much of Shelly's dilemmas and the film's humor. No spoilers, but one of the best thing about the film is Shelly's turning 30 and the dilemma that ensues. I loved her mom in that scene and she definitely did as well as she did in "Bend it like Beckham". the turning 30 scenario had me in stitches and reminded me of the similar situation in "My big, fat Greek Wedding" but done with a very clever take. Although, the humor is so funny and the one liners keep coming, THE BEST thing about the film is the decision that Shelly makes in the end. It totally lends to the heart of the film and i actually welled up at that point. Not to give away too much but this is just a super, super cute movie...and it is so nice to see Indians succeeding in Hollywood.
Review of Americanizing Shelley
