The Guru

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Synopsis

Marisa Tomei (Anger Management) and Heather Graham (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) star in this hilarious, sex-obsessed comedy from the makers of Bridget Jones's Diary! Sharonna (Graham) is an "alternative" film actress who takes a young man (Jimi Mistry) under her wing to show him how to make it in her "unique" variety of show biz. But after a chance encounter with a ditzy socialite (Tomei), this would-be actor finds himself playing a very different part: that of a mystically wise - and totally bogus - "sex guru." Now, dispensing advice on everything from free love to sexual nirvana, he's about to be catapulted into a wildly comic, erotically outrageous version of the American Dream in this wickedly entertaining comedy romp.

Movie info:

Release:

2002

Running Time:

91 min

Certificate:

Contains strong language and sex references

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Genre:

Comedy

Cast:

Director:

Daisy Mayer

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Clarence Boddicker
More embarrassing than funny
06 December 2008
Oh dear – another film that lives off one joke (in this case ethnic stereotyping) for the entire duration. Ramu Gupta (played by Jimi Mistri – a stage name you say?) moves to America from his native India as he chases his dream of fame and fortune in the land of opportunity. However, things do not go to plan and Ramu is soon driving a taxi for a living before that natural progression to porn star and finally guru. In all honesty, ‘The Guru’ is more embarrassing than funny. There are a number of poorly executed ‘over-the-top’ acting displays and there is no substance to the film. Now this is ok for a comedy that is funny – but here lies the biggest problem for the film, it’s not. Obvious racial stereotyping, terrible one-liners and a script that is as weak as a hairless Samson all contribute to a pretty awful movie.
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