In a conversation between Wendy and Darwan, Wendy discovers that the woman Darwan is about to marry was chosen for him by his sister back in India and he has never met her. Wendy states that if her sister had chosen a husband for her he would be some dickless sap. Darwan responds, 'Yes - That is why you are alone and crazy!'. A clash of cultures in this statement? Yes. But it is also a very judgmental statement by Darwan which is in direct contradiction to his other more inner peaceful statements to Wendy.
Learning to Drive is a delightful and entertaining story expertly directed by Isabel Coixet. The characters keep your attention and the viewer will both empathize with them and question their motives. Patricia Clarkson gives an excellent performance as a hyper and frustrated professional writer dealing with her sudden life changing situations and career demands. Ben Kingsley seems to be always good in his roles. The movie is worth watching.
My only beef with the message given in this story is the statement made by Darwan I quote above. This statement shows the true contempt toward women of this Sikh man. Is he being kind and patient with Wendy because he is expected to by living in the US or is it of his nature? Wendy comes across as one person. Darwan comes across as two persons. There is Darwan in public then Darwan in private. He has chosen to live in the US, which puts some greater value on the individual, but Darwan still lives and thinks as if he is in India. This story centers around Wendy and her breakup with her husband but the story is more about Darwan living in one country and thinking he's still in his home in India and rejecting western values.
Learning to Drive is a delightful and entertaining story expertly directed by Isabel Coixet. The characters keep your attention and the viewer will both empathize with them and question their motives. Patricia Clarkson gives an excellent performance as a hyper and frustrated professional writer dealing with her sudden life changing situations and career demands. Ben Kingsley seems to be always good in his roles. The movie is worth watching.
My only beef with the message given in this story is the statement made by Darwan I quote above. This statement shows the true contempt toward women of this Sikh man. Is he being kind and patient with Wendy because he is expected to by living in the US or is it of his nature? Wendy comes across as one person. Darwan comes across as two persons. There is Darwan in public then Darwan in private. He has chosen to live in the US, which puts some greater value on the individual, but Darwan still lives and thinks as if he is in India. This story centers around Wendy and her breakup with her husband but the story is more about Darwan living in one country and thinking he's still in his home in India and rejecting western values.