English Vinglish - Presence of Love, cannot compensate for absence of Respect

Rating : Very Good

The movie starts with a everyday scene from our own house. The leading lady of the house putting all efforts and energies for the greater good of all family member and then squeezing out some time to pursue her hobby of making ladoos. But as it happens in our family, despite her doing everything, she fails to meet upto the expectation of her teenage daughter and husband. She is good at cooking, takes care of kids and Mother in Law, is a dedicated wife, but what she is not is being good at English. It is her lack of English knowledge, that she faces constant frowning from her daughter and lack of respect from husband, The relationship of Shashi and her husband, though not falling apart, but lacked the warmth. Then, came the turn, where she takes a tour to New York for helping her sister in preparation of her niece's wedding, here not only she recover her lost self esteem but also do away with her weakness in English.  In New York, she makes new friends, learn English, helps in preparation for niece's wedding. 

The narrative is simple and message is clear.. respect your mother for what she has, rather than criticize her for what she lacks. You may love her, but respect is equally important.

The simplicity of the movie is the highlight of the movie, the subtle inclination of Shashi & the French Cook, towards each other, both communicating in partial English and partial French and Hindi. Most of the characters have made their presence felt, and takes the story forward.

At the end you wonder, how does Barfi scores over EV to get nomination for Oscars..