Aarakshan 2011

Rachel Saltz, New York Times: Subtle it ain't and subtle it needn't be. It is, though, mostly involving (if Bollywood long, at 2 hours 45 minutes) and even occasionally stirring. Read more

Anil Sinanan, Time Out: Read more

Ronnie Scheib, Variety: While its questions of affirmative action and charter schools could theoretically resonate with American auds, the pic's corny theatrics, talky, preachy approach and taxing 164-minute running time will not translate. Read more