I watched Swades last night on TV.  It is good but not brilliant.  Shahrukh is good as the archtypical "know it all" NRI on a visit to his village, although I really wish he would not smoke on screen - what sort of message is that even for his own kids?  The theme is good, Shahrukh appreciates tradition and uses his tech skills to provide electricity for his village - promoting the message that rather than depend on a useless government, we can do wonders if we put in our own efforts - somewhat like what Anna Hazare has done in Ralegaon Siddhi.  The person who acts as the would be migrant to the USA to open a dhaba on their highways, is brilliant.  The rest of the cast though good, are just a part of the fixtures.  Cinematography is spectacular, music so - so.  The Rama - Ravana Dussehra play was very well enacted, a spectacle worth watching in its own right.  The end was good when Shahrukh chooses to return to India.

Plot Revealed In The Review:	Somewhat revealed
Best to watch with:	Family
Movie Genre:	Drama
Best part in the movie:	Plot