Janaan

The resurgence of popular Pakistani cinema is reflected well in Janaan. Bollywood yet not quite Bollywood. Or Bollywood with a Pakistani twist.

Janaan has a powerful storyline which keeps the viewer interested. Comic relief coupled with a love story masks otherwise serious social commentary.

Breathtaking scenery from Pakiatan's Swat Valley is an added bonus.

My expectations of this movie were based on the TVs advert and I must say that based on this it did not disappoint. Could the story line and acting have been better-yes but if you want to have a pleasant few hours with friends and family it is fine.

Janaan is a colorful and joyful celebration of what we love about our Pakistani culture. The scenery is beautiful and it always lovely to see a film using local locations and showing the beautiful side of Pakistan. And I guess that is one of the reasons why I am forgiving of the films foibles and weaknesses, because it reminds me of a Pakistan I love. The dialogue is amusing and I did enjoy the role of 'Daniyal'. All in all a movie version of comfort food.

Janaan was an absolutely beautiful movie. For the first time in possibly forever, Pakhtuns were shown as humans. The story definitely took me by surprise with all its twists and turns. Beautifully shot and presented. The comedy in the film was just perfect. Laughed throughout the entire movie. Well done to team Janaan. You have definitely made a statement that movies don't need item numbers or nudity to be on the top. Please make more movies like that. Kudos to Osman Khalid Butt for a wonderful piece of writing. Furthermore, a huge round of applause to the actors for their phenomenal performances. This movie should be seen by every member of the family, as it targets every and all age groups.

Movie is full of fun and shot at very beautiful places. Use of Pushtu is also amazing and depicts Pakhtoon culture very amazingly and fun-fully. Overall movie is great to watch. Worth ticket price. All the actors especially Lead and supporting roles of both male and female have done marvelous job.

Only lagging part was dance during wedding which could have been improved. At few places camera effects made screen blurry but these things are minor.

Subject of the movie conveys nice message. Some touch of Islamabad/Lahore should have been added as for international viewers it change their perspective.

Simply loved and enjoyed it. Recommended. Thumbs up. (Especially to lead 4).

Janaan is a good film with every element a good film needs but the only drawback to it was that it portrayed the "Pashtun Family" in an entirely glamourised and false way. The other thing which fall short was the music. Except the melodious Janaan title track and reidi gul no song is remarkable