The Guru (2002)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Writer (WGA):

Tracey Jackson (written by)

Release Date:

14 February 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Music | Romance

Tagline:

When he talks, women listen

Plot:

Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America...

Plot Keywords:

Waiter | Bollywood | Restaurant | India | Guru

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Jimi Mistry	...	Ramu Gupta
Heather Graham	...	Sharonna
Marisa Tomei	...	Lexi
Michael McKean	...	Dwain
Dash Mihok	...	Rusty McGee
Emil Marwa	...	Vijay Rao
Christine Baranski	...	Chantal
Ronald Guttman	...	Edwin, Lexi's Dad
Malachy McCourt	...	Father Flannigan
Ajay Naidu	...	Sanjay
Anita Gillette	...	Mrs. McGee
Pat McNamara	...	Mr. McGee
Dwight Ewell	...	Peaches
Parul Shah	...	Indian Princess in Movie
Omar Rahim	...	Indian Prince in Movie

Also Known As:

Le gourou et les femmes (France)
The Guru of Sex (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, and for language.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

UK | France | USA

Language:

English | Hindi

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:6 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | South Korea:18 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R | Malaysia:(Banned) | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

Just before the birthday scene when Ramu arrives at Lexi's house we hear the party planner greet a couple as Mr. and Mrs. de Borman. John de Borman is the movie's director of photography.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ramu plays Swami Bu at the party, he has a garland on. The red sections move up and down between shots.

Quotes:

Vijay: Name one famous Indian in America.
Sanjay: That guy from the Simpsons.
Vijay: He is a cartoon!

Movie Connections:

References Double Feature (1999) (V)

Soundtrack:

Restaurant Sitar

Excellent comedy about two Indian men who try to obtain the American dream!

THE GURU, in my opinion, is an excellent comedy about two Indian men who try to obtain the American dream! If you ask me, Ramu was the true definition of a ladies man! In addition, all of his antics were hilarious. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone was ideally cast, the direction was flawless, the production design was spectacular, and the performances were top-grade. Now, in conclusion, I highly recommend this excellent comedy about two Indian men who try to obtain the American dream. I guarantee you you'll enjoy it, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with a friend, and watch it.