The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited is a new age heart warming story of how three Whitman brothers, Francis, Peter and Jack who went on a spiritual journey. The journey was arranged by the Francis (the eldest brother) to bring the family back together again after their father has passed away and also to have closure with their "runaway" mother!

The spiritual quest totally veered off course. The three boys went through a little adventure and were kicked off the train for misbehaviour. On the way to the airport, they came to a rapid river and observed 3 boys trying to cross it with their raft. Unfortunately the rope which the boys were pulling the raft snapped. The three brother tried to rescue the boys. Sadly Peter was unable to save his.

During the funeral of the boy, you get a little more in depth story of the three brothers when they have to attend their father's funeral. It was spiritual awakening and forgiveness as the brothers journey together. After the funeral, they decided to look for their wayward mother why she had refuse to attend her husband funeral and chose to hide in a monastery in the Himalayans.

Encounter with their mother was brief. She tried to evade and avoid any pain or connection with the brothers. She skipped town the very next day. With this, the brothers made their peace and closure. The show ended with a very symbolic scene where the brothers running after their leaving train and throwing away their baggage, signifying united and new beginning.

The story is entertaining. However the director is unable to bring out the spirituality connection of the three brothers. It could potentially be an excellent movie. But sadly, it just didn't have the right spice. I can only say it is mildly entertaining. In comparison, Hideous Kinky and Holy Smoke are probably much more "spiritual" in showing how characters can have closure and make peace with themselves and people around them.

Rating: 3 out of 5 fairy clouds.