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Ball & Chain

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
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Kal Penn in Ball & Chain (2004)
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When Ameet and Saima's Indian-American families arrange for their marriage, they manage to stop it, only to realize they have actually fallen in love. By then, however, Saima's parents have ... Read allWhen Ameet and Saima's Indian-American families arrange for their marriage, they manage to stop it, only to realize they have actually fallen in love. By then, however, Saima's parents have promised her hand to sleazy playboy Ashol.When Ameet and Saima's Indian-American families arrange for their marriage, they manage to stop it, only to realize they have actually fallen in love. By then, however, Saima's parents have promised her hand to sleazy playboy Ashol.

  • Director
    • Shiraz Jafri
  • Writer
    • Thomas Mortimer
  • Stars
    • Sunil Malhotra
    • Lisa Ray
    • Purva Bedi
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    635
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    • Director
      • Shiraz Jafri
    • Writer
      • Thomas Mortimer
    • Stars
      • Sunil Malhotra
      • Lisa Ray
      • Purva Bedi
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Sunil Malhotra
    Sunil Malhotra
    • Ameet
    Lisa Ray
    Lisa Ray
    • Saima
    Purva Bedi
    Purva Bedi
    • Ruby
    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Bobby
    Govardhan Asrani
    Govardhan Asrani
    • Saima's dad
    Ismail Bashey
    Ismail Bashey
    • Ashol
    Johnny Kastl
    Johnny Kastl
    • Monty
    Ather Ali
    Ather Ali
    • Dev
    Brea Angelo
    Brea Angelo
    • Angela
    • (as Brea Cola)
    Subash Kundanmal
    • Ameet's Dad
    Noor Shic
    • Ameet's mom
    Ulka Amin
    • Saima's mom
    Shaan Puri
    • Deepy
    Susan Aguirre
    • Fashion Show Organizer
    Tiffany Lynn Drucker
    • Fashion Show Announcer
    • (as Tiffany Drucker)
    Christina Colmenero
    • Girl in Fashion Show #1
    Brio Yaipan
    • Girl in Fashion Show #2
    • (as Brio Tiapan)
    Joel Reynosa
    • Bobby's Dad
    • Director
      • Shiraz Jafri
    • Writer
      • Thomas Mortimer
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    2sajib_mmc

    Watch it if you are a big fan of Lisa Ray, otherwise please don't.

    Watch it if you are a big fan of Lisa Ray, as I did. But in the end, I had the feeling, what a shameful waste of time. What a disgrace!!! Very much predictable story. You can sort the whole movie out just after watching only 15 minutes. Horrible acting by most of the characters except Kal Penn. But he is not the lead actor in the movie. Sunil Malhotra, the lead actor did a horrible job. He has no sense of acting. Asrani couldn't accommodate himself, I think. And Purva Bedi!!! What she was doing!!! Even Lisa Ray hadn't much to do. Only cliché dialogs. But as usual, she was looking hot and gorgeous. If you like her so much, you may watch this melodramatic disaster.
    2alam-laptop

    poor acting and overall a bore

    has a few minutes at the beginning which are worth a laugh, but other than that if you have absolutely nothing else to watch and this DVD was lying around , only then consider it. the plot is quite stupid and believe me i know about Asian cultures.

    the acting from all the cast is poor except Kal Penn...that guy's talent was wasted. seriously....the only redeeming feature for me was the stunning and voluptuous Lisa ray. looking at her made it bearable watchable it. (ps. i am not talking about her acting talents) it was a classic b ..no c or d (if there was such a category)movie, which is not even worth being shown on TV. straight on to DVD and then into oblivion. give it a miss people
    5NSMC 123

    first 15 minutes hilarious, after that.. its all downhill ...

    Kal Penn is hilarious, the first 15 minutes they show his little predicament and his acting and comedic presence is awesome, but after that the story is about Sunil Malhotra, hes that lacky from 'American desi' and his acting is horrible, the storyline is also very formula and unexciting, lisa rey is hot, but her beauty is ruined by the cliché lines she has to say ... its all very predictable, i can say as an ABCD ... but kal penn ... his 15 minutes.. great ... cant wait for 'Namesake' ... a good lisa rey movie would be 'Bollywood Hollywood' thats isn't formula, thats a good indo-American movie about the pressures of arranged marriage... rent that...
    10sandhya566

    Funniii Stuff

    I thought this movie was hilarious... yeah it was stupid funny but i mean who doesn't like a good laugh every now and then. There were parts in the movie that dragged but i thought it was a great movie in case ur bored or genuinely want to see a good Indian/American comedy.

    People who are dissing this movie is because they have no sense of humor. Stop taking the culture so seriously, we all know we do some stupid things no matter where we're from. So stop hating and start appreciating that some film maker actually came and made a movie about you guyz.

    I would go out and rent it if i were u!...cuz then u wud be missing out on a night of pure fun.
    spunge411

    A romantic comedy, where eastern culture is prevalent in the west.

    This film is a funny romantic comedy about Indian arranged marriage, with a cast that is very easy to like. I know this topic has been hit on many times, but this is different. The stereotypes in this picture are played with realism. Its about Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima( Lisa Rey), and their respective families wanting them to joined in marital bliss and the trials and tribulations that go into courting.

    I found Sunil's performance to be quite natural, the film was bright and colorful... very easy on the eyes, and Lisa Ray looked stunning.

    Kal Penn and Purva Bedi really added to the films funny bone.

    After seeing this film i couldn't help but be impressed with how far filmmaking has come in this genre. I left the screening with a smile and a feeling that i just saw something really fresh and creative.

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arrangement
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Victory Productions
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      • $3,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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