Touch of Pink (2004)

a nice film. in a surprising manner. because it has the subtle and wise science to be more than part of a specific genre. because it propose a seductive, colorful and charming - in its dramatic significance - story.because the cultural clash has adorable nuances. because it is a story about love and traditions and influences and the good son in middle of huge crisis. and because one of the seductive characters is ... the spirit of Cary Grant made by a surprising actor. so, a good choice for the viewer looking for a seductive film. and the real gift remains the end. so, see it !

When I found out what this was going to be about, I decided to give it a chance, since it was on television. This deals with a gay man who doesn't think his Muslim mother will approve of his... lifestyle. This is a great idea for a subject to explore, something that definitely has not been done to death. However, with how flat the material is, and how lackluster the delivery is, you'd think that it had. The main problem here, plain and simple, is that this is not funny. With one or two exceptions that are certainly not worth sitting through 90 minutes of poor attempts at humor, every joke and gag fails utterly and embarrassingly. My exposure to Cary Grant is quite limited, but I would say that MacLachlan's impression of him is a tad over the top, if largely accurate. I like him, and he is enjoyable to watch. Trust me, I have no agenda against this, or anything in it. I merely did not laugh at any point of this, and only a few things came off as clever, and I consider myself to be open to most forms of comedy. This is well-made, and the cinematography and editing aren't bad. The plot is fine, though the progression is entirely standard. Acting is nice enough. There is a bit of sexuality and brief strong language in this. I recommend this to those who are interested in the concept of it. 6/10

What a charming, insightful, tender coming-of age story. The idea of Cary Grant as the invisible childhood friend who survives to adulthood is tremendously clever - but the entire convention exists, I think, for Cary's final scene when Alim let's him go. To layer Alim's farewell to childhood, including forgiving his mother's abandonment of him, and his acceptance of the harsher truths of adulthood-including Giles' infidelity- with Cary's inability to live as a open gay man is nothing short of brilliant. So subtle. So tender. Few gay films possess this kind of nuance. This is also the story of Alim's mother's coming-of-age as well. Although touched by life's darker side through the early death of her husband, the realization that London was not ready for an Indian Doris Day, and the guilt of leaving her child, she experiences, first hand, the same emotions that Alim experiences - including the desire to hide reality and lie to family members. Her release from that web, due, in large part, to the warmth and character of Giles, allows her to literally, dance again.

I thought this movie was adorable, enchanting, amusing, and all those romantic comedy clique words...yes, I really bought it ALL. Except, I couldn't quite figure out what was up with Kyle's character - he seemed so stiff and odd, and I seemed like the only person who noticed how odd he really was. Okay, I have an ear infection and 102 deg fever - maybe that's what it was, but I tell you, I almost turned beet red in my own living room when I saw Kyle DISAPPEAR! Was I the LAST one on earth to figure it out? I LOVED IT!!!! Yes, I guess it was a gay plot line, but really the MOM is the story and she is a class act all the way. What a great part, well acted and --wow, how she can be both youthful and shrewish in a minute! Her behavior at the wedding was a triumph and my hat's off to her. Her son's cute, but a bit of a sissy - I loved the boyfriend and think they'll make a great couple. I'm not gay, but if I was, I'd want to go live in their honest world. This film must have been a real hit at the film festival... such a pleasure to watch!