English Vinglish, Sridevi's red carpet comeback into acting, can be best described as a Sridevi festival. Ironically, in contrast to the crowd-pulling ability she demonstrated in her time, this one is a multiplex film that might not draw in audiences by the hordes. A pity, because it is a movie that deserves to be seen. Even if you're from a generation that grew up during the whole time Sridevi was away from the big screen.
Anyone who has seen the promos knows the premise by now. Shashi (Sridevi), the perfect housewife-cum-mom-cum-wife, is frequently stung by her family's (i.e.,....