BAJIRAO MASTANI

This Indian (subtitled) film is a grand epic that sweeps across the screen in every color of the cinematographer’s rainbow. Perhaps its soap operat plot is not for the most critical filmgoers, but the scenic splendor, the costumes, dance routines and even the occasionally poetic dialogue should wow most audiences. It takes place in the early 18th century, is basically a historical, fictionalized star-crossed lovers tale and grossed 52 million dollars at the box office, (more than any other Indian film) and is reason enough to go see it.