English Vinglish Reddit May 2026

(u/nri_munda): Same. My mom said, “That’s exactly how I felt when we moved to Canada.” This film should be required viewing for immigrant families.

(u/bollyfan_90): Unpopular opinion: I actually liked the fact that she didn’t end up with the French guy. It would have ruined the message. The point was self-respect, not romance. english vinglish reddit

And why hasn’t Bollywood made more films like this – small, character-driven, with a middle-aged woman at the center? Top comment (u/desi_cinephile): “English is just a language… not a measure of your intelligence.” I swear, every desi kid should watch this to understand how their parents might feel in a foreign country (or even at home). My mom cried when she saw it. ❤️ (u/nri_munda): Same