There are elements of Masala that don't seem to work as well. The worst of these is a major plot twist close to the end of the film that goes in an unexpectedly tragic direction. Given the relatively lighthearted tone of even the most dramatic moments of...read the complete Masala (1991) review at DVD Verdict (Erick Harper)
A brash and sprightly Canadian comedy about Indian emigres in Toronto, with musical numbers, erotic dream sequences, exploding airplanes, a blue-skinned Hindu deity who exists mainly on video, a fair amount of farce, and a great deal of satire. In his...read the complete Masala (1991) review at Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)