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Big In Japan (2015)

"Big in Japan" is about a struggling American rock band and their last-gasp effort to hit it big. With bills piling up faster than they can pay them, these three rockers travel to Japan in the hopes of attaining stardom. But if they do return home without building an audience, they will be left with no other choice but to hang up their gear and call it quits.

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[VFF'15] A Music Otaku's Guide to Tennis Pro's Big In Japan! Review & Interview

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9:45pm Feb 6 2:00pm Feb 8 Odeon Theatre

Little known Seattle-based rock band Tennis Pro is having problems with notoriety and in what they realize is that they are not getting the attention that they deserve. When Alex Vincent (AKA Alex Shumway) of Green Riverfame takes notice and offers them the chance to pursue recognition in the land of the rising sun, perhaps their fame will truly be “Big in…

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My Top 100 Favorite Movie Countdown // 95. Outsourced

"Purohit N. Virajnarianan: I hope that both your legs get broken. Todd Anderson: I'll never forget you said that."

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THE LATE PASS: OUTSOURCED (2006)

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Starring: Josh Hamilton, Ayesha Dharker, Asif Basra

I first became aware of Outsourced through the short-lived NBC show of the same name, and whilst that show wasn't exactly the high point of any of the actors CV's, it did have a few moments that hinted at a level of depth. Unfortunately, the show was forgettable and slipped out of my consciousness but flicking through Netflix, I stumbled upon the source movie and the potential to make the most of those moments that show never could.

When the call center he manages in Seattle is outsourced to India, Todd travels there to train his replacement. Housed in a new building that looks like an above-ground bunker, the call center is staffed by willing novices whom Todd trains to sound American and it is there he meets staff member Asha, who teaches Todd that he should learn about India, and proceeds to do just that.

I had high hopes, cut free from the restraints of network television, I expected Outsourced to really capitalise on what I felt the TV show lacked. Unfortunately, it wasn't the case, instead I got a condensed version of what I had seen before resulting in even less time with the characters and more opportunities missed. A lot of the blame for my problems lie with Josh Hamilton, who never owns his role as Todd and the film soon falls flat around him, despite the best intentions of the supporting cast.

The biggest problem I had with Outsourced, ultimately, was it felt completely safe in its execution, the story follows the formula as you would expect it to, resulting in a finale that was about as surprising as death in a Final Destination movie. India is a place that western cinema hasn't covered as much as it should have and Outsourced doesn't capitalise on the unique setting and rich cultures.

A leading man that doesn't lead, a rich setting that is never explored and a story that is all too familiar results in a movie I found little interest in, Outsourced, I'm sad to say, doesn't clear the already low bar set for me by the TV series.

Disappointing.

ASH

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The 365 Films Challenge - Day Three

Outsourced

Starring: Josh Hamilton, Ayesha Dharker and Asif Basra

Directed By: John Jeffcoat

Despite being ENDLESSLY predictable, this was quite an enjoyable film. Todd Anderson's company has been outsourced and he has to travel to India to train the company's new employees. In true Western form he is completely disoriented by a foreign country and eats and drinks things he shouldn't and he has to teach Indians about America and vice versa. He then falls in love with a co-worker (shock) and eventually leaves. When he returns to the states he has reformed and the co-worker, Asha, has changed him for the better. Do not be fooled by that brief, sarcastically rude summary of the film, I really did like it. It just wasn't the GREATEST film I've ever seen. Which is why I must give it a round seven and a half stars. Although, as a personal note, Josh Hamilton has grown increasingly more attractive and charming throughout my day (considering I only watched Kicking and Screaming twenty-four hours ago) and I think he may be making his way into my list of loved celebrities as an honorable mention. 

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DVD Review: Outsourced (2006, PG-13)

Directed by John Jeffcoat - Written by George Wing & John Jeffcoat - Starring Josh Hamilton, Ayesha Dharker & Asif Basra

Cinesnob Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 7.5/10 “An entertaining look into the world of culture shock with a charming cast and a delightfully, refreshing story.”

Fanboy Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 7.5/10 “Sometimes the simple films are the most enjoyable and Outsourced provides just that, a simple but eye-catching glimpse into the exotic country of India and its proud people.”

Overall Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 7.5/10 “If only a little more tension had been written into the story this semi-successful but surprisingly delightful film might have caused more of a stir in the film world that it deserved.”

Watching this film was a bit of a different experience from others for me due to the fact that I have already seen the TV show that was based on the film. It was almost like reading book having seen the film adaption of it beforehand, I went into the experience with predefined expectations. This can sometimes either be a good or bad thing depending on the quality of the original material that the remake is based on and in the case of Outsourced, the film was absolutely and without a doubt much better than its television counterpart. Don't get me wrong, I am one of the few people that enjoyed the TV show but the film took the concept of modern culture shock between the USA and India and instead of choosing the goofy route that a sitcom television series does so often, instead it addressed it from a more realistic and believable perspective.

This movie boldly confronts a very real and present issue that it going on in the world today where two very different countries in culture, lifestyle and even values are now colliding in the business and commercial world. Josh Hamilton did a wonderful job playing the iconic foreign businessman thrust into a mysterious and confusing new world because of his job. His performance was solidly genuine and did a wonderful job at immediately getting the audience to connect and empathize with him. Also, the Indian cast surrounding his character were all equally amazing and the entire film maintained a very refreshing level of honesty and realism.

My only real complaint about the film was that although the movie was entertaining enough it never had a moment of real danger that every story needs to set the protagonist or any other character for that matter up for a triumphant climax. Discord and dissonance is needed in every film or else there is no real catalyst for why the story is being told in the first place. Outsourced wasn't completely devoid of this but I felt like any obstacles that Josh Hamilton's character, Todd, dealt with were too easily resolved before any real tension was able to develop. It left me wanting more.

But, even with its mild level of suspense this independent film was still a light-hearted good time that left me both satisfied and pleased with seeing it.