Roadside Romeo (2008)

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Walt Disney Studios and production house Yash Raj Films partnered up for this unusual family-oriented co-production, which works a traditional Indian story into a Western animated framework. Romeo (Saif Ali Khan) is a pup who has it all -- from wealthy masters, to a luxurious car to ride around in, to lots of appealing female dogs with whom he can party. But Romeo hits the skids when his owners promptly decide to move, and cruelly leave him behind, dropping him on the streets of Mumbai. Left to

PG, 1 hr. 33 min.

Animation, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Jugal Hansraj

Written By: Jugal Hansraj

In Theaters: Oct 24, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Jul 28, 2009

Box Office:$41.8k

Yash Raj Films/Walt Disney Films

Roadside Romeo scores high on the tech front but considerably lower on script smarts.

October 27, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Derek Elley

Variety

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A case of everything old feeling new again, for it is truly a refreshing and boundary-pushing entry in the world of feature animation.

January 24, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

You'd think the free-for-all atmosphere of the best Bollywood romps would be a perfect fit in the CG realm.

October 30, 2008 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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David Chute

L.A. Weekly

Stray dogs sing, dance, find love and confront a gangster mongrel on the streets of Mumbai. India's first major computer-animated feature, a co-production of Disney and Bollywood giant Yash Raj Films, makes for an inauspicious debut.

October 28, 2008 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Frank Lovece

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InTheBasketOH ROMEOTOTALLY COOL! Jugal Hansraj to Chuupa rustam nikla. The very first 2 D Bollywood Piece of Candy supported by Disney. I never ever thought Jugal Hansraj was so talented. I have feeling this guy never ages. He still looks like 27 something. lolOne of the Disney guy said, they were really impressed by

April 21, 2011