 'Dr. Cabbie', Salman Khan's first international offering that has Vinay
Virmani (Breakway, David) in the lead has opened to good reviews on its
Canadian release, what with current IMDB rating as 8/10. While the film
would be seeing phased release internationally, a good response amongst
audience in the country where it belongs to, Canada, is a heartening
sign indeed for Salman and Vinay who have come together for an outing
that picks up a socially relevant subject (migration of well educated
Indians to Canada and the hardships they suffer) while presenting it in
an out and out entertaining manner.http://i.indiaglitz.com/hindi/news/drcabbie290814_1c.jpg
This is what the prominent critics have to say about the film.
"Dr. Cabbie has an appealing protagonist,
some snappy dialogue and fun characters. The film also manages to be
lighthearted, amusing and occasionally heartwarming... provides a
pleasingly comical cinematic ride." - The Star "Canadian-born (Vinay) Virmani is
convincing as a young immigrant physician, conveying the vulnerability
and innocence of India’s Shahrukh Khan in his younger days. Dr. Cabbie
likely has all the ingredients in place to attract an international
audience." - Straight"Dr. Cabbie was a funny and loving
comedy, it also touches on social issues and life challenges that relate
to many Canadian immigrants. The movie definitely is not a typical
Bollywood style film - but rather a modern comedy that offers a subtle
Bollywood twist." - Binzento
"Virmani, who also penned the story, uses
humour to uplift the audiences. The movie crafts a new breed of cinema
that caters to a multicultural universal audience, definitely one to
watch!" - Anokhimedia "Dr. Cabbie is lovingly shot by director
Jean-Francois Pouliot (Le Grande Seduction), both in Toronto and in
India" - Toronto Sun
"Dr Cabbie is a decent attempt to portray
the struggle both internal and external, qualified immigrants face when
they first step foot on Canadian soil. Vinay has grown as an actor from
his first movie Breakaway and brings his character to life with his
signature charm and good looks. Isabelle Kaif sister of Bollywood diva
Katrina Kaif has a pleasant personality." - Suhaag
"Despite the many winks and nods towards
Indian culture, Dr. Cabbie is the type of film that can be enjoyed by
people of all ethnicities. The film is completely harmless." - Toronto
Film Scene
"Dr. Cabbie is a rocking, raunchy comedy
that will tickle your funny bone and pull at your heart strings. For the
new generation of all ethnicities, this film hits the right notes for a
broad comedy that pushes the envelope." - The Link Paper "The movie is well made and is in most
parts non-offensive. The movie is filled with Bollywood stereotypes
including the tongue in cheek humour and the obligatory dance sequence."
- Vancouver Desi "Lots of funny stereotyping - dialogue
and behaviour that is pure mockery, with great cast that delivers
over-the-top fun with some serious consequences. Brilliantly directed by
Jean-François Pouliot." - SmrCulturePlus
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