Aishwarya Rai's acting leaves a lot to be desired-- it's not at all bad, just not terribly notable. However, she plays this role with a kind of innocence and charm that make certain scenes that could be hokey, really pleasent to watch. She & Dylan McDermott have very good chemistry. The film is sexy and sensual all the way through. The back-story is a bit flimsy, but let's face it-- we're not watching this movie for the character's past, but for their present. Visually, it's stunning. Loved the saris, loved the mis-en-scene of the spice shop. Well done.

Pathetic plot, shallow acting, no character development, and an Orientalist perspective of the East. Just an utter waste of time.

I made two orders the beginning of Jan. and the order going to AZ has been received. My order is going to an FPO, AE address and I have not recieved this order as of today.

I was after this DVD very long time, postage and everything were fantastic, only problem DVD of this movie is not working. i try to play couple of times. Beginning of it is good, however last half an hour of movie is not showing properly. it keeps freezing. it is a huge disappointment for me, since i was really looking forward to have the copy of this movie in working order.

I am a big fan of these producers' previous movies (Beckham, Bride and Prejudice). It's nice to see actors from the prior movies in new roles, but the film falls flat. The concept is silly but could have been saved by dynamic writing and direction. Unfortunately, the execution is bland, the writing weak (Poor Ash wandering around talking to spices, which works the first few times, but not beyond), and there is absolutely no chemistry between the main romantic leads. Dylan McDermott is miscast, his role is poorly conceived, and he needs a shave. The creators of the film seem to have said: what aout this? what about this? what about adding that to explain that? But they never came up with a good package. One is painfully aware that one is watching a bad film.

This movie had the potential to be good but failed on so many levels that I want my two hours back. I watched and loved Bride and Prejudice and thought this movie would be along the same lines. It was compared to Bell, Book and Candle, the only similarity was her talking to the spices instead of a cat. Watch the original it is a joy to watch.The acting in this film is dull, the script is mindless and what's with the red chili peppers? The only redeeming thing in this film is the beauty of the spice shop and Aishwarya Rai. Give me the joy of Bollywood that leaves me wanting to dance.