Score: 4
"Not an Effective Parody"
date: July 24, 2009
I came across this short movie by chance, being familiar with Blockhead and the Mastermind series. Needless to say, I didn't think it handled the Indian stereotypes associated with Mohinder Suresh well, seeing as how Mohinder himself is a well-spoken, educated scientist.
While you mention Mohinder's role and mission in Heroes, the guy in the short in no way resembles or acts like Mohinder Suresh. He seems to resemble Daler Mehndi in the Tunak Tunak Tun video. Mohinder's character definitely reflected some common Indian stereotypes in the show, but this short seems to make fun of Daler Mehndi and the general goofiness associated with that song.
There are better ways to handle and make fun of Indian stereotypes in TV shows. This short just lays down those stereotypes without even fitting the actual character of Mohinder Suresh in Heroes.
(Bonus points to anyone if they can guess why I'm exactly pissed off over this short. Don't even mention it, just mull it over.)
