Deewaar

Indeed, a Yash Chopra classic with style and substance. Scripted by Salim-Javed, who tasted great success that year with another classic, Sholay. Deewar is more meaningful than Sholay, but less entertaining, although both films are very good. Yash Chopra is the director of this film, and what can one expect from a director at the top of his game. Deewar is actually not very original, and in general it's a remake of Ganga Jamuna starring Dilip Kumar. That said, Chopra infuses it with a certain energy which makes for a film that tugs at the heartstrings and remains credible despite being derivative. The dialogue is very strong (obviously some of it is trademark today), the development is very good, and technically the film is better than the usual fare with some excellent camera work, and better handling of the action scenes although it's not perfect.

Where Chopra scores the most is in the portrayal of the relationships which is done in a most realistic and matter-of-fact way even within the limitations of commercial film. The relationship between Bachchan and Parveen Babi is amazingly authentic and believable, and so is Shashi Kapoor's with Neetu Singh. The ideological differences between the brothers is given utmost importance obviously, and it's done well. Needless to say, Bachchan gets a role he became most associated with, and he is remarkably real. He creates a stylish, restrained persona but adds a great deal of depth and layering to it. Shashi Kapoor supports exceedingly well, with their scenes together highlighted well, and Nirupa Roy is a good driving force. The ladies, Babi and Singh, are natural, and Babi in particular presents a moving act. Deewar is an interesting moral commentary.

Nothing could be better and more real depiction of a real life than this movie! Excellent performance of Amitabh which proves that his acting is near real and momentarily you forget that you are still only watching celluloid. Great script encapsulating how the wishes of rags to riches ruin a fine, brave man! I dont remember how many times I have watched this movie, but each time is an experience in itself.

Bravo Amit and the rest ofcourse who aided to have him achieve this performance!!

Amitabh Bachchan plays Vijay Verma, brother of a righteous police officer, who comes to resent society for the suffering it has brought upon his mother (and himself). After his dad abandons the family, Vijay and his Mum have to work like slaves to earn a little money to send brother Ravi to school. Ravi becomes a top student and joins the police as a top officer. Meanwhile, Vijay becomes increasingly bitter about the indignities inflicted by him & his mother because they are poor. When he gets a chance to earn some more money he can't say no, even though it involves working for a known smuggler. He quickly rises to become the smuggler's right hand man and becomes rather wealthy as a result. But Vijay's new career creates a rift with his brother that inevitably leads to conflict... but of course it's poor mum that suffers the most.

Deewar was made close to the start of the Amitabh Bachchan phenomenon, and contributed no small amount to it. His performance as the angry young man who drifts to the wrong side of the tracks is brilliant - balancing turbulent fury with his charisma and cool.

Yash Chopra and writer Salim Javed flood the movie with huge amounts of melodrama (not especially unusual in Bollywood), but take to extremes some things and scenes that would have been better left a little more subtle. The movie is quite complex and layered - something much easier to accomplish when you have 3 hours to explore and develop things, as with most Bollywood movies. The excess of melodrama becomes quite draining over such a length of time though.

Quite a good movie, but definitely not as much fun as other Amitabh/Salim Javed pairings such as SHOLAY, SHAAN and the inimitable DON.

I think Deewaar is the film most of the people have watched already. But, I'm sure there are many like me who hasn't watched it yet. I just finished it and despite having all those moments which are called 'clichéd' in today's time, I can say it's one of the greatest films in Bollywood.

Story wise it's normal, but its screenplay & dialogues by Salim-Javed and how the actors delivered them are amazing. Specially Big B nailed his character, what swag and attitude the character needed he portrayed it perfectly. It's one of the three Hindi films featured in the book '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.' One of the most iconic films in Indian Cinema.

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This movie can be termed as one of the best in the annals of Indian Cinema history. A perfect script by Salim-Javed and equally captivating direction by Yash Chopra makes this movie a treat to watch. Amitabh as usual lives his role as Vijay. Every dialogue, body language of his is just extraordinary. The only drawback of this otherwise class movie is its music.

The movie released during the tensions then prevailing in India made the people to identify with the character of Vijay (Amitabh). Was a stupendous hit and is still considered a classic. On totality the movie is a treat to watch.