Vijay Bhunotar

This movie was eight years ago, and I am writing this in end of 2022. Yes, its late. But anyways, here it is... In nutshell, this was a Bollywood movie, made for Hollywood audience. A world class movie in real sense with equally mesmerizing performances from SRK, Kajol and of course, Mr Johar, the director. And this happens often. Talented people like Karan Johar, give their best, their everything to one project. They pour everything, even their soul, just to realize they probably knew already....Bollywood is not for such movies. I still remember when this was being released. They tried to do everything perfect. even the publicity was very good and there were many new things tried for publicity. I guess it was 2009 - 2010, and India, with its 1200 M population was still not using android phones like they use now. If this movie was in 2019, it would have done well. Not only in terms of earning money, but in terms of earning fame too. It is funny though, that had this movie was from Hollywood, with some big actors, the same Bollywood audience would have praised this. There would have been crowds outside theaters. The Bollywood audience, understands good movies masterpieces but they don't want their own people to make one. If you are a Bolly actor or director, you must make only masala movies.....Indians believe that only Hollywood can make a masterpiece, and all the characters speak must speak English if it is a masterpiece... It is my sincere belief that this film had every potential to win an Oscar award. It had everything. But for the reasons said above, it did not happen. SRK and Johar again went on making masala movies. The film begins with a wonderful performance from veteran actress Zarina Vahab. The young generation would not know how famous she was in her time. She delivers a wonderful permanence as mother of SRK. The film continues with equally good performances from SRK, Kajol and Sonya Jehan. Jimmy Shergil, well,you notice him. SRK did really good, portraying the character of Rizwan, suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. ( yes, I did not know what it is before this ) At the time of release of this movie, he was on the top of the world, playing romantic a action roles, ruling box office. So was Karan Johar. The only reason I can think of they made this, was to quench their thirst for creativity. The move is really good and smooth till the first half. It loses it a bit in the second half, and good performances re washed away by weak pen. An Indian, wanting to meet US president, just to give one emotional message, was not exactly the audience wanted. But then, who knows what audience want?? But still, in the whole, this is still a very good movie. And even after these years, there are people who still watches this. Watch this, for brilliant acting from SRK, Kajol and others. Music, was ok. Screenplay, good in first half. Direction, five stars from Karan Johar, and same to SRK for keeping those eyes straight and delivering one of his best performances...

Though not completely faithful to the Silmarillion (all films are adaptations), this series is expertly done. The cinematography, lighting, art, character handling, are all brilliant. The music is excellent, and evokes feelings in me similar to Star Wars, LOTR, & Jurassic Park. I am thoroughly enjoying every episode, despite some small things. Elves are immortal in Tolkien, so “I need it built by Spring” seems very odd to me - I hope the plot explains this more, because it is too thin and took me out of the story. The characters of Arondir, Bronwyn, Nori, Durin IV & family, and Elendil are wonderfully portrayed. Overall, bravo - I look forward to each Friday!

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