It is a story showing heart. It deals with difficult issues in a manner that the audience can enjoy and walk away reflecting on it. The performances were great.

The film begins with amazing shots of New Delhi, India where the lead character,Sid, and his family live. The viewer gets a brief intimate peek of a customary Indian home and the lifestyle that Sid and his family will be leaving behind.

The genre of the film would be appropriately categorized as a "romantic-dramatic comedy". It explores the dichotomy of relationship expectations between the Indian and Kiwi culture, while also tastefully taking the micki out of a traditional Indian household. There is a more serious side to the film in its portrayal of the hardships of an exceedingly qualified Indian worker trying to find a job opportunity in Auckland. The cultural and communication barriers prove to be defeating for Sid's father who has difficulties finding employment within his field.

Curry Munchers was successful in its transitions among the multi-genre'd story lines. Powerfully constructed characters set an immediate and comfortable tone from one scene to the next. Most importantly, the overall light hearted nature of this film made it memorable and agreeable. People of every demographic can enjoy this honest and powerful depiction of real life issues surrounding the multi-cultured youth and families of Auckland.