Kedarnath

Great movie absolutely brilliant. If you are going expecting that you'll get to see the calamity then I'll recommend go watch the documentaries for that. This is a beautifully crafted romantic movie. Music is on point. VFX is great !!!! The story is good. The cinematography is Lovely and the message given is correct. I don't see anything wrong with the film. But we are Indians we'll rate this movie low because it might have hurt some religious sentiments of few educated illiterate people of this country. I am hindu and I appreciate this film and the message. One of those few people who consider Equality and correct things above the Religion.

People need to understand what's right and what's wrong and you don't need a religion for that.

Kedarnath features an all-too-familiar love story, that gets a boost thanks to the climactic floods that devastated civilization in the mountain town of Uttarakhand, in 2013. The screenplay has its strengths and weaknesses, but through the crest and trough of dramatic waves, what stands out as a solid force is young debutante Sara Ali Khan. Her first performance on celluloid has the right amount of fire to spark a connection with the audience.

The film is based in the valleys and mountain ranges of Kedarnath and the drone-assisted cinematography by Tushar Kanti Ray, which explores the picturesque settings, is impressive. The film captures the beauty of the Himalayas with crisp and artistic visuals. There's also the quaint, small-town setting, where locals treat Hindu pilgrims with utmost respect and where Muslim porters, have no qualms in praying to Shiva and sharing the faith of the devotees. The writing by Abhishek Kapoor and Kanika Dhillon, subtly reflects upon the secular dynamics of Kedarnath. There's also a brief comment on the commercialisation with hotels, malls and tourism, which has impacted the ecological balance of places like Kedarnath and contributed to natural calamities. These pertinent issues, which had a lot of potential, are briefly touched upon and then left in deep waters.

The focus remains strictly on the love story, and while Mukku and Mansoor share some beautiful moments, the narrative does take a tad too long to set up their romance. What makes up for the slow pace of the film are the performances and the CGI-driven climactic portions. They come together to create a strong, dramatic impact. Sara Ali Khan as Mukku is a live wire. She reminds you of a young and boisterous Amrita Singh (her mother) in films like Betaab and Chameli Ki Shaadi. Her confidence and on-screen charm are a testament to her ability and talent. She looks gorgeous in the desi-girl avatars and she owns every scene that she's present in. Sushant Singh, in a slightly under-played role, supports Sara's efforts, but we've seen him give finer performances before. Watch out for the scene where he sings Lata Mangeshkar's Lag Ja Gale (from Woh Kaun Thi, 1964) where his character's naivety is brought out with deftness.

For a love story, there are no romantic tracks that really hold your attention. Apart from the song Namo Namo, Amit Trivedi's music doesn't create the required mood for a love saga like Kedarnath. Director Abhishek Kapoor's attempt to make a film set against the backdrop of a natural calamity of this proportion is ambitious and sincere. The setting is what makes a difference, because the simple and predictable love story doesn't really rose above the water level. The clever use of CGI mixed with live-action shots to depict moments like cloudburst and the pilgrim city submerging underwater creates an authentic impact. The execution in these areas, along with a memorable debut by Sara, is what keeps the film afloat.

IlIts not just a movie, its an experiance. Beside beautiful love story it tell, its show eyes catching beauty of kedarnath. Honestly potrayed by sushant and smartly played by Sarah. Do watch with your loved one. Thumps up for acting.

This movie is a much watch, atleast once. Sara ali khan has done a great job. There are many fun light moments which are very enjoyable. The portrayal of the floods is extremely great.

The movie has a good flow and nothing is unexpected. Love story has been brilliantly put into it with an addition of religious sentiments. Whole cast and crew have done a good job, special mention to Sara Ali Khan and Sushant who have done justice to their roles Sara being a new comer. The best part of the movie is that you don't feel stuck at one point like other bollywood movies. Over all a good movie to watch.