Love Guru

Watched the first show. It was house full.

ARY films always produces good films.

The movie had somewhat similarity to a Rabbit Singh movie ' Ladies Vs Rickey Bhel'. But yet it was different with Pakistani vibes in it.

The location for the film were stunningly beautiful.

The dialogues were well chosen. Plot was good. The story was continuous and in rhythm.

The cast was Good Mahira was the excellent choice. But the Hero could have been better. Other than Hamayoun Saeed. Fahad Mustafa could have been the better choice.

It was good family entertainment at all. This movie is a good effort to revive our cinemas.

My Rating: 7/10.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting this movie to be good...but it left me completely surprised. A very solid film. Somewhere between a 7-7.5/10. Humayun Saeed as an actor was excellent. He did a great job and honestly he looked fantastic for his age. Still has the charm of a hero. Mahira Khan was also fine and did her role justice (albeit her role didn't allow her to showcase more of her acting chops sadly). Didn't know if she could pull off the heroine of a movie role still, but I was wrong. Comedic bits in the movie were great. Both actors wanted this to be a revival of the romcom genre and I think they did a great job at trying to bring romcoms back with this film. What I think the movie did need was a bit longer showtime cause the ending was rushed and the supporting cast need some more time as well. If this was a 2 hr 30 min film with some more exposure to the other cast members, the rating would be higher. Overall, I absolutely believe people should go see this movie as it is a romcom that the entire family will love!

Even within the forgiving confines of the rom-com genre, The Love Guru fails to maintain basic narrative logic, leaving audiences questioning character motivations and emotional stakes at every turn. The film relies on tired tropes...family rivalries, contrived misunderstandings, and last-minute realizations...but executes them so haphazardly that the story collapses under its own weight.

The plot line goes like this: Its's the story of Sophia, a talented architect with dreams of marrying her true love. But when a new man walks into her life, everything changes. Torn between family expectations and the stirrings of her heart, Sophia embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and difficult choices.

To its credit, the film is visually appealing, with London's scenic backdrops adding a polished sheen. However, competent cinematography and direction cannot compensate for the film's glaring inconsistencies, sluggish pacing, and emotionally hollow core. Visuals can't hide the flaws.

The central conflict...a family feud...is introduced but never explored with any depth. There's no sense of danger, history, or consequence to this rivalry, making it feel like a flimsy plot device rather than a meaningful obstacle. The audience never feels the weight of this feud, nor does it create real tension.

Even more baffling is Sufia's continued attraction to Humayun Saeed's character after she discovers he was hired by her father to sabotage her engagement. Instead of feeling betrayed or conflicted, she inexplicably remains drawn to him...despite him having no discernible charm, depth, or redeeming qualities that justify her devotion. The script asks us to root for their love, but offers no compelling reason to care.

The dialogue is painfully stilted, oscillating between exposition-heavy monologues and cringe-worthy punchlines that feel ripped from a 90s sitcom. Characters don't speak like real people...they deliver awkward, unnatural lines that further distance the audience from any emotional engagement.

Humayun Saeed's Character: A charisma vacuum. His sudden romantic transformation feels unearned, and his actions lack logical consistency. What was so special about Sophia that made him abandon his playboy ways? As a professional manipulator hired to break up relationships, why does he suddenly develop genuine feelings for her? The film never bothers to explore this crucial character shift, making his redemption arc completely unconvincing.

Sophia's Character: Equally puzzling. Despite learning that Humayun's character was paid to deceive her, she continues to be drawn to him. The script fails to establish what makes their connection unique...is it his charm (which we never see)? Her rebellious nature (which isn't developed)? Their chemistry (which is nonexistent)? Without this foundation, their romance feels hollow.

Sufia's Fiancé: His decision to step aside is unexplained and emotionally weightless. Did he ever truly love her? The film doesn't care to explore it.

Sufia's Friend: A textbook example of a throwaway character...introduced for a few scenes, then forgotten without contributing to the plot.

Final Verdict: A Frustrating Watch The Love Guru is a rom-com that forgets the "rom" and bungles the "com." Between its illogical plot twists, shallow characters, and lack of emotional stakes, the film fails to deliver even the most basic pleasures of the genre.

Only watch if you enjoy dissecting bad movies...otherwise, steer clear.

This movie was good I mean the cinematography especially the music direction and location of this film was good. But only problem with the movie is typical repeated and predictable story of this love angle. This movie was feel good at start but in the middle it felt slow and they need to add something new in the story. But on Eid a good movie to watch with your whole family. Humayun Saeed was brilliant in acting but Mahira Khan is unfit for this role.... I don't know why they don't pick Hania or Ayesha Omer or Mehwish... But overall a good time pass. So don't expect much from this Pakistani movie but it will be a good day out especially with family.

So the movie isnt really breaking any new grounds here. In fact its a mix of several troups so commonly seen in romcoms, especially ones from Pakistan.

The story is simple and predictable so I like it better than LONDON NAHI JAON GEE, but even here the pacing drags a bit.

The songs are few (thankfully), and above average. Aima's song and the Pashto wedding songs are sensational.

Humayun saeed never looked better and Ramsha looked stunning as well. With Mahira its about her presence and it feels like SHE WAS BEING FORCED TO NOT BE HERSELF. Almost as if she was suffocating under the direction.

There was less comedy here than humayun's previous movies which was a bummer frankly. The supporting cast did a better than average job too, it just gets TOO OVER THE TOP at times as if punjabis and Pakhtuns are caricatures which is typical really.

So go to the cinema and have a good time.