sidharth-banerjee25
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The whole mistaken identity plotline is something as old and retold as my grandfather's story of his father being in World War 1. And yet I would listen to that than watch this movie again.
The performances are good, the Sunflower song is hummable and nice but apart from that the story is just unbelievable.
The conflict of Seirra being a total arse of a person is resolved as quickly as Usain Bolt runs the 100 metre sprint, though not even remotely as entertaining. Not comparing with the other movies available on Netflix, even standalone this film lacks pace and has hardly any moments that would stay with you.
An utterly average affair.
A girl madly in love with a guy decides to leave him as she makes a promise to God to keep him hale and hearty. Yet another tries to win over the broken hearted soldier. This forms the backbone of Jab Tak Hai Jaan. And the feeling you had reading the first line would decide whether or not you would like the film or as Amandeep commented would want to advice Meera (the character Katrina plays) to go and watch OMG Oh My God! First.
It had a lot to look forward to JTHJ that is being Yash Ji's last film and genuinely the poignant yet romantic touch is so so there but I do feel Yash Ji's untimely demise does make it devoid of that mesmerizing finesse Veer Zaara had.
Shah Rukh as Samar the happy go lucky charmer during the first half of the film is the usual 28 year comic yet romantic 28 year old which he can play any day with ease(and a little hamming of course)and Superb as the tough mature major in the bomb defuse squad. He handles such roles with such precision that you just can't take your eyes off major Samar. Katrina Katrina Katrina is smoking hot and goes a step further in the sexy quotient from ek tha tiger.
But my heart hoots for Akira played by Anushka. In a role that is clearly overshadowed in terms of the quantity when compared to the other two leads Anushka still manages to be the one I loved the most in the film because of the sheer energy she puts in all the scenes she has with the right expressions every single time.
Ladakkh is exquisitely and beautifully shot making that part of the movie thoroughly enjoyable.
The pace slows down as the movie draws to an end and frankly a better ending was needed. For the movie lacked that sucker punch for which the audience waits for 3 hours. The music is good, just good.
Nonetheless its the ideal diwali watch if of course you want a brainless comedy instead.
Yash Ji salute :)
Jab Tak HaI Jaan 3/5
And an added 0.5 if you like surprises though I Did not !!
SRK we love you and we do not need a KISS to prove it ;):D
It had a lot to look forward to JTHJ that is being Yash Ji's last film and genuinely the poignant yet romantic touch is so so there but I do feel Yash Ji's untimely demise does make it devoid of that mesmerizing finesse Veer Zaara had.
Shah Rukh as Samar the happy go lucky charmer during the first half of the film is the usual 28 year comic yet romantic 28 year old which he can play any day with ease(and a little hamming of course)and Superb as the tough mature major in the bomb defuse squad. He handles such roles with such precision that you just can't take your eyes off major Samar. Katrina Katrina Katrina is smoking hot and goes a step further in the sexy quotient from ek tha tiger.
But my heart hoots for Akira played by Anushka. In a role that is clearly overshadowed in terms of the quantity when compared to the other two leads Anushka still manages to be the one I loved the most in the film because of the sheer energy she puts in all the scenes she has with the right expressions every single time.
Ladakkh is exquisitely and beautifully shot making that part of the movie thoroughly enjoyable.
The pace slows down as the movie draws to an end and frankly a better ending was needed. For the movie lacked that sucker punch for which the audience waits for 3 hours. The music is good, just good.
Nonetheless its the ideal diwali watch if of course you want a brainless comedy instead.
Yash Ji salute :)
Jab Tak HaI Jaan 3/5
And an added 0.5 if you like surprises though I Did not !!
SRK we love you and we do not need a KISS to prove it ;):D
Prakash Jha's latest attempt to provide a bird's eye view on our nations yet another "hot" topic of concern as well as discussion Chakravyuh is a film which if watched without much concentration may please the viewer. But in my case he again fails to deliver. I am not saying it's a bad film but it isn't any magnum opus either.
The story of revolving around two besties( Arjun Rampal and Abhay Deol) in the background of Naxalism, Chakravyuh is full of stereotypes. Corrupt officials, rich n greedy businessmen, rapist cops, a hottie with a meaningless role etcetera etcetera.
Still it manages to engage the audience with gripping action sequences though the predictability of the storyline is embarrassing.
And then the conclusion where we are left wondering why all this happened if nothing had to change at all?
Nevertheless, the film does boast of good to exceptional performances from the cast whether its the veteran Om Puri or Manoj Bajpai who never seem out of character to the leads Abhay who tries very hard and Arjun who gives his best considering his restricted range of grunts and expressions. Even Anjali Patil impresses here and there and Esha Gupta looks hot even in a police uniform. The pace is good but the music is just ridiculous especially the Sameera Reddy item song. What a waste!
I fail to understand the basic mindset of Prakash Jha. Because somehow I feel he thinks that just because there are bullets flying everywhere and fumes of smoke and dust rising up in the air with the lead actors running to save their lives the audience can blindly ignore the stupidity the support cast which involves the villagers, extras, etc are doing. The direction doesn't seem to be compact whenever a lot of people are involved which in films like Chakravyuh should be of of paramount importance.
I know I might have been a bit hard on him considering the fact that I just came out watching Sri Devi's English Vinglish an hour before that so I would suggest you to go ahead with it as am sure you wouldn't get bored afterall.
But seriously Mr. Jha Impress us more!!
MKD Rating- 2.5/5
The story of revolving around two besties( Arjun Rampal and Abhay Deol) in the background of Naxalism, Chakravyuh is full of stereotypes. Corrupt officials, rich n greedy businessmen, rapist cops, a hottie with a meaningless role etcetera etcetera.
Still it manages to engage the audience with gripping action sequences though the predictability of the storyline is embarrassing.
And then the conclusion where we are left wondering why all this happened if nothing had to change at all?
Nevertheless, the film does boast of good to exceptional performances from the cast whether its the veteran Om Puri or Manoj Bajpai who never seem out of character to the leads Abhay who tries very hard and Arjun who gives his best considering his restricted range of grunts and expressions. Even Anjali Patil impresses here and there and Esha Gupta looks hot even in a police uniform. The pace is good but the music is just ridiculous especially the Sameera Reddy item song. What a waste!
I fail to understand the basic mindset of Prakash Jha. Because somehow I feel he thinks that just because there are bullets flying everywhere and fumes of smoke and dust rising up in the air with the lead actors running to save their lives the audience can blindly ignore the stupidity the support cast which involves the villagers, extras, etc are doing. The direction doesn't seem to be compact whenever a lot of people are involved which in films like Chakravyuh should be of of paramount importance.
I know I might have been a bit hard on him considering the fact that I just came out watching Sri Devi's English Vinglish an hour before that so I would suggest you to go ahead with it as am sure you wouldn't get bored afterall.
But seriously Mr. Jha Impress us more!!
MKD Rating- 2.5/5