Befikre

DDLJ for me was a romantic benchmark in Indian Cinema along with Mohabbatein and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and it all happened because of one person who brought good mentality from his father and that is Aditya Chopra himself. I always admired his films by the writing, chemistry, direction, and music. But this is the only movie in Aditya Chopra's table which screwed every classic in Indian cinema.

The fantastic trailer and the music YRF put up made me excited but honestly, this film is a disappointment. I don't mind rom-com movies but when it comes to scripting, Adi should've been a bit cautious about what to write. A movie about carefree relationships is not one of them.

The performances in the movie were decent. An actor like Ranveer Singh can make a movie like this worth watching. He was very withheld and humorous in his respective role as Dharam Gulati who played a comedian/playboy.

Vaani Kapoor as Shyra Gill acted averagely well as a tour guide but I felt like she took coaching classes from Katrina Kaif like the way to seduce a guy and create romantic expressions in one way during the movie. That could explain the puffy lips she got after an excessive amount of kissing in the movie.

The direction and cinematography were absolutely spot-on. Aditya Chopra and his DOP managed to shoot Paris very realistically top to bottom with good resonance. The good thing that Adi managed to do was giving good Aesthetic shots in the movie, especially how he shot the kisses although more than 20 weren't needed. The first half was interesting especially the songs in the opening but the interval and climax made me cringe a lot.

His writing was not good because having a carefree relationship colliding with marrying someone else are 2 things which didn't make sense to me. The script for me is hard to explain because of some bit of confusion.

Good music can only come from 2 humble gentlemen and they're Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani. Nashe Si Chadh Gayi is a good track which I've been listening to on a loop as well as You and Me. Khulke Dhulke is the only song in the album which failed to pack a Punjabi wedding punch. Vaibhavi's choreographic skills are getting better and better. Better than Farah Khan and Prabhudeva.

Overall, if I want to describe this film, I would say that Befikre is a mediocre written blue film. The music and direction kept the movie tight but the poor writing and post-interval compromised it which is why this movie is worth a one-time watch or on a Netflix and T.V broadcast.

Aditya Chopra- I know how much you wanted to make a fun and sensuous movie but a script for that needs time. You're still a good filmmaker in my opinion but be careful.

2/5- Yash Raj Films have some damages to fix because of what the Box Office will be like.

There are movies and than there are worthless and useless movies ,this one is among them .don't waste time watching it . Seriously guys there needs to be dialogues in the movie to keep you watching it .songs and kisses wont take you too farther . it could have been put in a better way .watch dear zindagi and learn how to put things in a better way .reminder again don't go for watching . There is a sure problem with script. nothing wrong with acting .I have rated it 1 because 0 was not available as an option .hahaha i feel like wasting time writing review , but could save others money and time. Go watch some cartoon over it thats more befikre than movie befikre .

I was misled into watching this movie by a glowing newspaper review. I took the bait since it came from Aditya Chopra i.e. the same director who brought us Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge which is an ageless romance drama. This movie was presented as the current generation version of it but it hardly was. Apparently, promiscuity is the middle name of every young girl and boy nowadays. Most of the movie is pointless. The movie was much closer to Shuddh Desi Romance which was another hang-your-head-in-shame kind of movie. That was based in India; this one's in Paris. Vaani Kapoor's dialogue delivery is terrible and her looks (jeez, that chin and jaw) don't compensate. Ranveer Singh is the saving grace here with his comic timing and the life he brings to his character. The truckloads of kissing (to hell with the opening of the movie) and skin show would have put a B-grade movie to shame. Poor Emraan Hashmi got a bad name for it while Ranveer Singh walks scot-free here - Don't watch it.

I went to watch this film only because of Aditya Chopra! Starting song with 25 kisses in it on the streets of Paris made me excited as I've never seen this in any film. But then the story ran like it was a copy. Somewhere I thought that it was like Love Aaj Kal, somewhere like No Strings Attached, somewhere like... uff! Ranveer did this film just for the sake of his mentor, I guess. Vani looks..... "no comments".

Music is enjoyable, so as Paris and its location. The dance part in the pre climax was good. Climax scene was like copied from Housefull movie! Yeah, I mean it.

At last, Udde Dil Befikre... Picture bhi Udd gai...

'Befikre' is a Slog. There's not other way to put it up. Writer-Director Aditya Chopra fails to deliver a tale on Modern Love. Too many dares, very few laughs & a dragging second-hour, play a spoilsport.

'Befikre' Synopsis: After a coincidence, Dharam and Shyra (Ranveer Singh & Vaani Kapoor) meet & indulge in impulsive, engaging series of experiences. Doused in the spirit of Paris, they celebrate love, sex and focus on living life to the fullest. But love is inevitable.....

'Befikre' begins in a fun way & watching the protagonists indulge in lust rather than love, is interesting. But sooner than expected, the dares between them come across as silly & their differences appear plastic. Despite these pumps, the first-hour still keeps the energy coming. Its the second-hour, however, that fails completely. The addition of a new man in the leading lady's life, is clichéd & the series of events that follow, are tiresomely predictable. In short, 'Befikre' makes an attempt to make modern love look daring & rather impulsive, but the result, is underwhelming.

Aditya Chopra's Writing is breezy initially & some scenes are fun in the first-hour, but as mentioned before, the second-hour is devoid of excitement. The Dialogue, are quite good at places. Aditya Chopra's Direction is just about okay. 'Befikre' finds him limping & that's sad. Cinematography & Vishal-Shekhar's Score, merit a special mention.

Performance-Wise: Ranveer Singh is the sole saving grace. He nails every nuance of Dharam & also delivers the best laughs. He keeps the narrative going! Vaani Kapoor is very natural & shares a nice on-screen chemistry with Ranveer. Both the actors have done well, but sadly, the script lets them down.

On the whole, 'Befikre' is high on hype, but low on substance.