I always take the idea of watching a bollywood movie with a pinch of salt. Only after the movie has received consistently good press, I gather up courage to put my good three hours and hard earned money at stake. No offence or disrespect meant to the film fraternity, my bad experiences far outweigh the good ones. Bollywood rarely produces good films (and I am making a distinction here between a good film and a so called hit film). However, there are exceptions to this. Some films by virtue of their highly acclaimed directors and actors and sometimes great plots are sure winners.
Aamir’s films usually generate such publicity for the great deal of caution and thinking he puts into his projects. Rang De Basanti is one such film. Great star cast, dance to the beats music, and a theme based on youth; everything points to a visual treat. But the film is anything but entertaining. A loose depiction of events coupled with an outrageous message and loose talk (maa ki aankh types) leave you in bad taste.
Looking at a group of beer guzzling unemployed men who live to eat, are always on the move, and make no effort to make a standing for them in life, one can hardly relate them to Bhagat Singh and other great revolutionaries (that the film wants us to believe). In fact, I think it is senseless to even link the cause of our great martyrs to the issue (and the manner in which it is resolved) raised in the film. We were being ruled by foreign forces then and desperately wanted them out of our country. Today, we live in a free India which gives us the undeniable right to voice our opinion, approach the courts, and make a case in public through the much vibrant media. The film undermines all this and instead preaches a theory of kill to avenge.
Aaamir’s terrible use of Hindi and Punjabi in the same dialogues looks superficial and has shades of overacting. This can easily be categorized as one of his most disappointing performances. Others, including Soha Ali Khan fail to get even noticed by virtue of their non-existent characters.
The entire three hour depiction of their pranks and finally act of revenge neither instigates a feeling of inspiration nor sympathy. All it does is make you ponder if the solution presented to potential problems is a viable one. Though, the film scores on great foot tapping music and special effects, this is hardly a consolation for an eagerly awaited movie such as this. The film raises several pertinent issues like corruption in defence deals, petty party politics, and lack of right platform for the young motivated to do something for the country. However, it goofs up on providing valid solutions. Kill if you have been wronged is definitely not one.
For its budget, hype, theme and big stars, the film could easily have inspired and entertained many. Sadly, its only credit has been polluting further the minds of our already directionless youth.
Aamir’s films usually generate such publicity for the great deal of caution and thinking he puts into his projects. Rang De Basanti is one such film. Great star cast, dance to the beats music, and a theme based on youth; everything points to a visual treat. But the film is anything but entertaining. A loose depiction of events coupled with an outrageous message and loose talk (maa ki aankh types) leave you in bad taste.
Looking at a group of beer guzzling unemployed men who live to eat, are always on the move, and make no effort to make a standing for them in life, one can hardly relate them to Bhagat Singh and other great revolutionaries (that the film wants us to believe). In fact, I think it is senseless to even link the cause of our great martyrs to the issue (and the manner in which it is resolved) raised in the film. We were being ruled by foreign forces then and desperately wanted them out of our country. Today, we live in a free India which gives us the undeniable right to voice our opinion, approach the courts, and make a case in public through the much vibrant media. The film undermines all this and instead preaches a theory of kill to avenge.
Aaamir’s terrible use of Hindi and Punjabi in the same dialogues looks superficial and has shades of overacting. This can easily be categorized as one of his most disappointing performances. Others, including Soha Ali Khan fail to get even noticed by virtue of their non-existent characters.
The entire three hour depiction of their pranks and finally act of revenge neither instigates a feeling of inspiration nor sympathy. All it does is make you ponder if the solution presented to potential problems is a viable one. Though, the film scores on great foot tapping music and special effects, this is hardly a consolation for an eagerly awaited movie such as this. The film raises several pertinent issues like corruption in defence deals, petty party politics, and lack of right platform for the young motivated to do something for the country. However, it goofs up on providing valid solutions. Kill if you have been wronged is definitely not one.
For its budget, hype, theme and big stars, the film could easily have inspired and entertained many. Sadly, its only credit has been polluting further the minds of our already directionless youth.
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