i liked the movie very much ... but saw one strange thing in it that puzzled me... after the wedding ceremony the women guests were doing strange tongue movements like it was part of the wedding celebration? which just looked silly... did anyone else see this??

Its one of the best movies I ever saw. I am also immigrated from Ukraine to Israel, so I can understand how much its complicate to be an immigrant

I particularly enjoyed Tabu's performance. The scene where she experiences the grief of the loss of her husband alone is memorable
and extremely moving.I think Irfan Khan was also very good.

excellento movie! never saw better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I particularly enjoyed Tabu's performance. The scene where she experiences the grief of the loss of her husband alone is memorable
and extremely moving.I think Irfan Khan was also very good.

I like fudge! And I like his wife in the movie. She was hot. Too bad she left him.

this movie touched my heart......love-love-loved it!!!!!!

i love the film. i think its a very good movie and yes one of my favorites.

"The Namesake" is a beautiful and nostalgic story encompassing the trials of life of an Indian couple setting off from India to the United States in search of a prosperous, opportune life for their expectant family. I find this film an extremely heart-warming story that almost mirrors my experiences growing up in the West as one of two children born in the West from a South Asian migrant couple. I can empathize with the character of Nikhil Gogol Ganguli and see the wonder in the anecdotes of his father Ashoke Ganguli, who makes references to eccentric author Nikolai Gogol's, "The Overcoat". Director Mira Nair has captured this story enchantingly from the original book written by Jhumpa Lahiri. This film has opened my eyes further to the questions of roots and belonging that circle my mind. In my view, this film will be a timeless classic always.

A superb movie and as expected Irfan and Tabu's chemistry and acting rocked. Me and most of us NRIs can empathise with this movie and makes me sad that we are neither here nor there..na ghar ka na ghat ka :((.Hats off to Jhumpa Lahiri and Mira Nair for potraying such true to life characters and bringing out the pains and pleasures of an NRI.

This is my favorite book of all time!

After I saw the movie I wished I had Bengali friends.....for days I would think of the movie and tears would come.....I'm reading the book now and although the book is good I think I like the movie better.

I thought the film terrific, but the novel is better, more complicated in its nuances of Gogol's relationships with women and with his father.

I want to know who the female singer was.I think it's something like "Mitali Batwan",however I'm not sure.If anyone can help me with this I would be most grateful.Any info about her cds and where to find them would also be appreciated.My email is:dancope38@yahoo.com Thank you,Dan

Being Indian and born and raised in California, I have a new found respect for my parents after watching this movie. I have always loved them and respected them but this feeling that I have gained from this movie cannot be put into words. Wonderful movie!

I have seen The Namesake for the first time recently and had not heard of the book. I thought the movie was amazing and the Cast phenominal! It was truly moving. I think that Kal Penn is a wonderful actor but was so impressed by the women in the film. They all had such a strong presence. Its nice to see the diversity between functioning in society as an American and still capturing your heritage that occurs at home.

It is the most wonderful, moving film, the actress Tabu was especially enchanting to watch, as were all the other actors.
It is a film that touches and moves you. It talks about family values, learning about your roots and not losing where you come from and your heritage and at the same time appreciating all that immigrant parents have done to try to better their childrens' futures and lives.
Beautiful filming and scenery in India and New York. I have watched it many times and would never tire of it.
It's poetic, romantic and would suit any audience.
A real gem and I would like to read the book, hoping that it doesn't disappoint as the film is now definitely one of my favourites!
Natasha

i like it when gogol said that he want to major in Architecture when he saw the taj mahal for the first time, Ironically, i had the same feeling.

Great book. Wonderful movie

The movie was great!
Just remember where you come from.

good movie, looks very original

Excellent Film

LOVE IT.

great movie........
love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I liked this film.