Movie Review: The Guru

The Guru is a nice harmless, though very predictable romantic comedy with a little Indian Flavor. Jimi Mistray plays Ramu an Indian Dance Teacher with dreams of becoming the next John Travolta in America. So against the wishes of his parents he packs his bags and heads to New York City. Once there he soon realizes that it is not as easy as he expected as he is forced to take a job as a waiter. He unwittingly auditions for porno film, where he is cast as the lead. Once on the set he soon realizes what is expected of him. Unable to "perform" his co-star Sharonna (Heather Graham) gives him some advice that allows him to relax. Returning to his other job as a waiter, he is working the Birthday Party, of spoiled rich girl Lexi (Marissa Tomei). At the party he is soon mistaken for a Guru of Sex as he dispenses the knowledge that Sharonna had given him. Soon Lexi latches on to him and he starts dispensing his wisdom to her rich friends. Convinced that this is his ticket to stardom, Ramu returns to Sharonna to ask her for more advice. Sharonna thinking she is giving him advice on how to be a better porn star agrees to help him. During there time together Ramu and Sharonna start having feelings for each other, but alas Sharonna is engaged to Rusty, who has no idea that she is a porn star and he can't tell her that he is a Sex Guru. As Ramu gets more famous as the Sex Guru with the help of Lexi, Sharonna soon finds out what he has been up to. Which leads to the "I can't believe you lied to me scene." Needless to say the ending is very predictable with a little bit of a twist, which I am sure you will see coming. Overall this movie is enjoyable, not Oscar caliber but one to stick in your Netflix Queue. I would give 2 ½ stars.

I have never scene Jimi Mistray in anything else, at least I don't think I have, but he did a good job as the main character and he does a mean Macarena. Heather Graham is her usual charming self. It is no Mona Lisa Vito but Marissa Tomei does a very good job as well. Also look for Michael McKean and Christine Baranski who are there usual wonderful selves in small roles.