Shades of Ray (2008)

Fantastic!

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

I really enjoyed the movie.I felt that the movie was funny, romantic & true to life. I would watch the movie again & again & enjoy it every time. The characters were picked perfectly to their roles. Great Job!!! I hope that the writer of this movie continues to do work. I believe that he has a great future in the movie business.It was very unique to see how different cultures live.The characters really made you see how important the cultures really are to families.I would like to see a sequel to this movie going forward with the lives of the same characters.I would recommend this movie all of my family and friends to watch & enjoy a Great Film!!!!

I saw "Shades of Ray" in New York city. The theater was a jam packed for this entry to the South Asian International Film Festival. The plot of the movie deals with the age old issues faced by new immigrants and their next generation so it is in some ways the story of all Americans, only that this one deals with the cultural dichotomy faced by an Asian (Pakistani) father. Such is the screenplay that all the characters are endearing and so real.Zachary Levi, playing the lead role of Ray is really funny. Playing the role of a second generation immigrant (born and bred in America) with all its complexities in comedic situations, he is awesome. Sarah Sahi is ravishing. The rest of the cast played their roles very well. I hope this movie is released for general distribution as it is a very funny romantic comedy, so that those who did not attend the special showing at the festival don't miss a very well made movie.

I saw this movie at the South Asian Film Festival in New York and I can honestly say that describing it as excellent is an understatement. Although, the main character in the movie, Ray, is portrayed as a biracial individual, I feel that all people alike can relate to the story put forth. The director, Jaffar Mahmood, was really able to connect with his audience; moreover, the acting in the movie was far superior than the acting I have seen in any other movie recently. I recommend Shades of Ray to anyone who enjoys a well produced romantic comedy. The only warning I have for potential viewers is that by the time the credits roll up at the end of the movie, their stomachs will be in knots from laughing so much.

Shades of Ray is an outstanding film. Extremely well written and directed; and the acting by all the performers was top notch. It was very funny and at the same time it gave us the "warm fuzzies" all over. Although there is a definite ethnic slant, this movie could have been about any first generation immigrants trying to find there way in America. In many ways it also portrays typical family values of Americans across the country.This film is a breath of fresh air compared to the gratuitously violent and sophomoric films that Hollywood has foisted on us for all too long. We want to see many more films written and directed by Jaffar Mahmood. He is a great, young talent.