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Bookmark this pageRoadside Romeo (2008)
Director: Jugal Hansraj
Movie review
From Time Out Online
Is Disney barking mad to delve into Bollywood with an animated Hindi movie featuring talking, singing and dancing dogs? Street-wise stray Romeo (Khan) dreams of a better life and winning the heart of his white bitch Laila (Kapoor). In order to do so, Romeo must first defeat Laila’s suitor Charlie, a fat, farting bulldog.We root for this underdog from the outset especially as this pooch ain’t no sweet Lassie. Whilst this may lack the inventiveness and class of Pixar’s recent creations, it is a welcome attempt to kick-start a relatively new genre in Indian cinema. Non-bolly fans will miss the constant references to top actors, but tots of all races will enjoy this unchallenging, doggie-style massala cartoon romcom.
Author: Anil Sinanan
Time Out Online
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Cast & crew
Director: Jugal Hansraj
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor
Duration: 125 mins
UK Release: Oct 24 2008
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