The Love Guru - Blu-ray Forum

Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 03:58 PM

is it just me or does this movie look both offensive to Indians and retarded?

actionhank · 03-22-2008, 06:39 PM

It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian.

If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

foots · 03-22-2008, 06:58 PM

Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

Erman_94 · 03-22-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by foots

Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

ya, my guess is they mean "north america" and in india and most places around the world "america" is more recognized than canada

or they just said it to attract the larger U.S. audience

or...they are just dumb and made a mistake

savage1984 · 05-28-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by foots

Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

I think it was a poor attempt to be funny....

Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by actionhank

It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian.

If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

it doesn't offend me. I'm american. and I saw it when I went to go see Drillbit Taylor. what do you want me to do close my eyes and "LALALALALALALALALALA!"? I just think Hollywood is going into a stereotypical make fun of everyone mode right now.

actionhank · 03-22-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

it doesn't offend me. I'm american. and I saw it when I went to go see Drillbit Taylor. what do you want me to do close my eyes and "LALALALALALALALALALA!"? I just think Hollywood is going into a stereotypical make fun of everyone mode right now.

I meant the movie

Zipzap713 · 03-22-2008, 08:27 PM

It looks retarded. Just making fun of traditions and customs of India. Mike Myers' beard in that movie looks extremely fake.

Anyone notice the Playstation Logo at 1:13, 1:17, and 1:22? Probably the best part of the movie if you ask me

jadedeath · 05-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zipzap713

It looks retarded. Just making fun of traditions and customs of India. Mike Myers' beard in that movie looks extremely fake.

Anyone notice the Playstation Logo at 1:13, 1:17, and 1:22? Probably the best part of the movie if you ask me

So, it's cool to call something 'retarded' but just not make fun of traditions and customs of India?

Oh yeah, I'm buying that one, yup.

Logan

Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by actionhank

I meant the movie

oh ok. gotcha.

Sylin · 03-23-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

is it just me or does this movie look both offensive to Indians and retarded?

Not to me. It looks funny as hell and I can't wait to see it. Of course, I also believe it's perfectly OK to make stereotypical jokes at the expense of various cultures, religions and social groups... because it's funny.

blackhawktraffic · 03-23-2008, 04:42 AM

Not anything worse than things I have seen in other movies, look at the Austin Powers movies.

GreenScar · 03-24-2008, 05:51 AM

I thought his accent sounded at times of Shrek and other moments like Austin Powers. His characters seem to be melding together.

Still looks funny.

Gamma_Winstead · 03-24-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

Not to me. It looks funny as hell and I can't wait to see it. Of course, I also believe it's perfectly OK to make stereotypical jokes at the expense of various cultures, religions and social groups... because it's funny.

I am also sick of the "Beat the sh*t out of midgets" jokes. and the whole feet thing is just dumb. but then again Justins character looks worth it. rental.

Variable · 03-24-2008, 09:45 PM

looks awful but I'll see it in hopes of a return to classic Meyers.

Hamburglar · 05-15-2008, 10:40 PM

Mike Myers is the man! I saw the trailer for it when I saw Iron Man and I tried hard not to laugh because it was so stupid funny, but I couldn't help myself.... I think this is the one... new trailer

crazybat_07 · 05-15-2008, 10:46 PM

Like other people have said, "looks retarded". It seems Mike Meyers only hits it with Shrek. Anyway, lame.

sardaukar1977 · 05-29-2008, 11:28 AM

who cares if it is offensive, No matter how you look at it, every movie has something that someone considers offensive in it. I really am tired of everyone always being SO afraid to put things in movies for fear that they will "offend someone" It is just a frickin movie.

Well thats is my 2 cents worth.

Zaphod · 05-29-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

who cares if it is offensive, No matter how you look at it, every movie has something that someone considers offensive in it. I really am tired of everyone always being SO afraid to put things in movies for fear that they will "offend someone" It is just a frickin movie.

Well thats is my 2 cents worth.

I agree, it is ridiculous how "Politically Correct" this world has become...

The answer is simple...if it offends you, just don't watch it, turn it off, leave, ignore it, or do whatever you have to do based on the situation that you are in that offends you.

inuyashalover21 · 05-29-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaphod

I agree, it is ridiculous how "Politically Correct" this world has become...

The answer is simple...if it offends you, just don't watch it, turn it off, leave, ignore it, or do whatever you have to do based on the situation that you are in that offends you.

What I am about to say is totally off subject but america is so politically correct its not funny. The creators of RE5 (or resident evil 5) got sued because there is a white guy killing colored people. But yet in GTA SA there is a black guy killing white people and yet thats fine? WTH am I missing?

Now on subject - I liked the austin powers movies and I liked the first shrek. The thing is that to me mike meyers is not funny anymore. I like watching his old films. Other people like his sequels or new movies and thats up to them.

03-22-2008, 03:58 PM	#1
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03-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian. If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

03-22-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
foots Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Trading Score:17	Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

03-22-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
Zipzap713 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fair Oaks, CA People Converted To Blu: 3 PSN ID: Zipzap713 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1	It looks retarded. Just making fun of traditions and customs of India. Mike Myers' beard in that movie looks extremely fake. Anyone notice the Playstation Logo at 1:13, 1:17, and 1:22? Probably the best part of the movie if you ask me

03-23-2008, 04:42 AM	#12
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Not anything worse than things I have seen in other movies, look at the Austin Powers movies.

03-24-2008, 05:51 AM	#13
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I thought his accent sounded at times of Shrek and other moments like Austin Powers. His characters seem to be melding together. Still looks funny.

03-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#15
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	looks awful but I'll see it in hopes of a return to classic Meyers.

05-15-2008, 10:40 PM	#16
Hamburglar Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Maryland	Mike Myers is the man! I saw the trailer for it when I saw Iron Man and I tried hard not to laugh because it was so stupid funny, but I couldn't help myself.... I think this is the one... new trailer

05-15-2008, 10:46 PM	#17
crazybat_07 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008	Like other people have said, "looks retarded". It seems Mike Meyers only hits it with Shrek. Anyway, lame.

05-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#18
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	who cares if it is offensive, No matter how you look at it, every movie has something that someone considers offensive in it. I really am tired of everyone always being SO afraid to put things in movies for fear that they will "offend someone" It is just a frickin movie. Well thats is my 2 cents worth.

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