Basmati Blues

A cheerful, well-meaning musical romp that mixes fish-out-of-water comedy with a gentle critique of corporate greed, though it often feels clumsy and culturally awkward.

Directed by

Dan Baron

Genres

Comedy, Music, Romance

Starring

Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Donald Sutherland

Tagline

Journey to a place with a rhythm all its own

Overview

Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.

How it feels

Whimsical, romantic, satirical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Class, corruption, identity, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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