Customer Reviews:

• Warm, Funny, and Authentic
  It's rare to find a film that feels as real as this one. The story is as predictable as life is. Cliches, by definition, lack imagination and heart, and this film has both in spades. Excellent film for discussions of multiculturalism, globalism, and what it means to be human these days....more info
• Hilarious!
  For anyone who's travelled abroad and experienced other cultures or have worked with Indians, this movie is for you! This cross-culture comedy is eye-opening and hilarious. Excellent independent film that beats most of the dribble that comes out of Hollywood these days....more info
• Unexpectedly entertaining
  I was pleasantly suprised and entertained while watching this movie. It provides you with an almost true flavor of what a foreigner may experience when he finds himself exposed to a new culture. The movie has its strength in communicating an important cultural message in a light and entertaining manner. Being born and brought up in India, I can say that the events shown in the movie are a good representation of reality however cannot be generalized as depicting India on the whole. Having watched this movie will definitely provide you with certain nuances that may help one smoothen their transistion into India. I would definitely recommend this movie for anyone who is moving to a new culture since it shows you the value of holding onto ones own culture but at the same time opening up to another. ...more info
• You'll feel more open-hearted about Indian call centres!
  There are quite a few reviews up on this one. I just want to add weight and say this is a little charmer of a movie that makes you feel good about India and the call centres. I know 2 other families that have seen this DVD who also rated it around where I did....more info
• Simple and funny, I guess that's all we need.
  A movie about an American executive who was working at an a firm that is outsourcing its call center to India. His duty was to go to India and train the Indian staff there and make them understand the American culture to be able to service American customers efficiently. He meets an smart Indian girl there and falls in love with her.
  
  The movie was fun and entertaining. I liked it a lot, and I guess one of the reasons why I liked it was that I actually visited Mumbai before and kind of related to the movie. I was watching it on the airplane and had quite good laughs....more info
• Why is this film so unknown?
  I think Outsourced played for a week in New York and then vanished into the DVD black hole. I found a host video review and saw a clip on MovieWithMe, then looked it up to buy on Amazon. The actress is someone I've seen before in The Terrorist (also reviewed on MovieWithMe). You should check out that one as well. I also know the writer of the movie is working on a series based on the film for NBC. He wrote the Drew Barrymore movie, Fifty First Kisses. With Outsourced you've got a suburb film that NOBODY knows about. How many more are there in this category?...more info
• Awesome movie!
  It's a pleasant movie to watch. It's very funny, but at the same time it compels you to contemplate on the implications of globalization and interaction between different cultures. It's cute and romantic, too, so I strongly recommend this movie!...more info
• Whimsical PG-ty
  Outsourcing joins a cadre of 'crossover' films, including illustrious productions like Gandhi, Earth (1947 Earth), Bollywood Calling, The River, The Namesake and Monsoon Wedding; and also 'unillustrious' ones like Kama Sutra and Bride and Prejudice.
  So where does it fall? Somewhere in the almost tepid middle. Its lighthearted, whimsical, touching and dumbed down. Don't get me wrong though- the last one may even be a good thing- many people feel alienated by the kinetic swirl of outlandish colors and images that call India home, and this hand held foray into the madness is just gentle enough.
  So watch it, but try to refrain from drawing on it to define your impressions of my country :)
  
  PROS:
  + Good soundtrack- yes, you can get a little 'Slumdog Millionaire' fix here
  + Adorable (albeit slightly forgettable) characters
  + Happy- resuscitate yourself from that bummed out depression. Its basically the movie version of Paul Evan's 'Happy Go Lucky Me'
  + Gives character and idiosyncrasy to that 'Andrew' or 'Larry' you just spoke to from the 800 number
  
  CONS:
  - Not every Indian is as sweet, or bumpkinny, or traditional as the characters in the movie, so hold on to that pinch of salt
  - A rather predictable storyline
  
  OVERALL: 3.5 stars. Recommended.
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• A holiday in Goa with Ayesha Dharker?
  Could an American guy be so lucky?
  
  I love these west meets east styled innocent romance films. When an American guy meets a falls in love with a beautiful Indian girl, I couldn't imagine a more beautiful fantasy. If you liked this film, check out Americanizing Shelley, The Other End of the Line, Mississippi Masala, Mistress of Spices, Bend it Like Beckham, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, Tales of the Kama Sutra, and maybe Bride and Prejudice (with the insatiably beautiful Aishwarya Rai).
  
  And if you're really brave and hungry for some real India (Bollywood) films, ask me about some good films that show many of India's most beautiful actresses. I could turn you on to so many hot Indian films; you may never care about the typical aging American actress ever again. Trust me!
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• An entertaining depiction of cultural gaps
  Outsourced is an intelligent subject to depict how the American culture is seen abroad. Contemporary and poetic, great shots and colors, the movie offers a nice way to learn further how cultural intelligence goes a long way when management as we know it does not....more info
• A surprisingly entertaining film
  I really enjoyed the movie. I thought it was a great mix of cultural and current business situations. It was also thought the romantic side story was very cute. ...more info
• Outsourced is Outstanding
  This movie was funny, surprising, and really held my interest. A romantic journey with true lessons that love is a global phenomenon. As a person with a future career in HR I learned a lot of interacting with people in the workplace. As a person who has not been to India I saw beautiful sights, and the celebration of holidays that were quite intriguing. After viewing this movie I was compelled to research things that I had learned online to get further insight on outsourcing and the Indian culture. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see a light hearted romantic comedy.
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