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Sports movies are pretty similar, and this one is no exception. It has a simple story with all the standard cliches. But it's well-filmed, SRK is pretty good, and so are several of the players, but there is nothing new here. It's a fun enough watch, but not 8.2 by a longshot.

I didn't even want to watch this. My wife made me. At first, "not as bad as I thought." Then I subscribed to PBS via Amazon, just to watch more. It defies sense. How can a show about an isolated summer resort in Denmark in the 1930's be so interesting? So darn good. It is a true ensemble effort and you will care about everyone. The lynchpin is Fie, but the show is stolen by Edward Weyse, portrayed by Jens Jacob Tychsen. The following is not a spoiler, but once you read it, you will not be able to get it out of your head. So, having been warned...I'm convinced that Jens Jacob prepared for his role by watching every episode of Frasier. He is Danish Frasier, without question, right down to the body movements and the expressions. And he's looking for love like Frasier. He even plays the piano and sings in English. And the comings and goings from the hotel rooms mirror Frasier, too. We're starting Season 6 tonight. There are eight in all but only seven on PBS. Do I have to go to Denmark? I will.

And Season One was pretty good. The family side of the story is more central this time. I thought it would detract, but it did not. Samantha Akkineni is hot as a match. The location shots are excellent, whether London or Chennai. And hey, guess what - Chennai ain't Mumbai and it ain't Delhi. Learning is good.