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Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, through the lives of three friends, presents the world of contemporary Indian youth, who are successful, affluent yuppies. They just enjoy life because financially they have the means to do it. In mood and execution the film is very modern, light, yet it entails complex relationships in family and between friends. Essentially, in this regard, it has an uncanny resemblance to Dil Chahta Hai, though it's an altogether different film and not quite on that level. The movie is relatively realistic, but it is also emotional and, surprisingly enough, quite poetic. The dialogue by Farhan Akhtar is for the most part very good.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is captivating, interesting and entertaining, and it captures the beauty of Spain with great mastery. At times this presentation is too perfect, but then it's a movie so that's what audiences want to see. It is beautifully shot, with excellent cinematography working in its favour. The background score is very good, and the songs are very fun and catchy. All these aspects create a lyrical tone that is quite uplifting to watch. Some scenes are just amazingly captured. The one when the guys get out of the water after diving, is pure magic. So is the one which shows them skydiving.
Having said all that, the film is far from flawless. While the main moral of the story, that life is only once and should be lived to the fullest, is successfully conveyed, generally speaking, but then at times it becomes over-repetitive and saccharine. Towards the second half, in particular the film tries too hard to be inspiring and feels too larger-than-life, almost to the point of being preachy. The ending is one such instance. Above all, the friendship between the three leads, while generally done decently, often lacks the natural, understated camaraderie it requires (not because they fight, but in spite of it). I don't know what exactly it is, but something is missing there and feels quite forced and banal.
Hrithik Roshan finally works as part of an ensemble cast where he doesn't have to carry a film all alone. He plays an imperfect man who grows as a character, and he does it well. Farhan Akhtar is for the first time convincing and he's natural and enjoyable in a meaty role. Abhay Deol, as the flamboyant, playful guy who's unsure of whether he does or does not want to marry yet, is a bit of a disappointment. Deol is according to me the best actor of the three, based on what I've seen before, but in this film his character often lets him down--a sad case of weak writing--as it lacks true complexity.
I never thought I'd say that, but Katrina Kaif is surprisingly effective and natural, and her part is actually very well etched out in the script. Laila is lovely, kind, radiant and, probably more importantly, is of mixed ethnicity, which makes her accent justifiable and credible in this film. This may be the benefit, as it eases the work for Kaif, who, instead of focusing on her accent and Hindi line delivery (which was anyway poor), can for one concentrate on the character. She is never great, but she is good. Kalki is better in a smaller part. Speaking of small parts, Naseeruddin Shah and Deepti Naval, in just two brief scenes each, shine.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara does partially bring forth another step in mainstream Hindi cinema's growth and departure from popular convention. It is thoroughly enjoyable, it has both style and substance, and though in my opinion it is nowhere an extraordinary film and is far from being really great, it is still a worthy and appreciable effort about living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment of it. Worth watching.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is captivating, interesting and entertaining, and it captures the beauty of Spain with great mastery. At times this presentation is too perfect, but then it's a movie so that's what audiences want to see. It is beautifully shot, with excellent cinematography working in its favour. The background score is very good, and the songs are very fun and catchy. All these aspects create a lyrical tone that is quite uplifting to watch. Some scenes are just amazingly captured. The one when the guys get out of the water after diving, is pure magic. So is the one which shows them skydiving.
Having said all that, the film is far from flawless. While the main moral of the story, that life is only once and should be lived to the fullest, is successfully conveyed, generally speaking, but then at times it becomes over-repetitive and saccharine. Towards the second half, in particular the film tries too hard to be inspiring and feels too larger-than-life, almost to the point of being preachy. The ending is one such instance. Above all, the friendship between the three leads, while generally done decently, often lacks the natural, understated camaraderie it requires (not because they fight, but in spite of it). I don't know what exactly it is, but something is missing there and feels quite forced and banal.
Hrithik Roshan finally works as part of an ensemble cast where he doesn't have to carry a film all alone. He plays an imperfect man who grows as a character, and he does it well. Farhan Akhtar is for the first time convincing and he's natural and enjoyable in a meaty role. Abhay Deol, as the flamboyant, playful guy who's unsure of whether he does or does not want to marry yet, is a bit of a disappointment. Deol is according to me the best actor of the three, based on what I've seen before, but in this film his character often lets him down--a sad case of weak writing--as it lacks true complexity.
I never thought I'd say that, but Katrina Kaif is surprisingly effective and natural, and her part is actually very well etched out in the script. Laila is lovely, kind, radiant and, probably more importantly, is of mixed ethnicity, which makes her accent justifiable and credible in this film. This may be the benefit, as it eases the work for Kaif, who, instead of focusing on her accent and Hindi line delivery (which was anyway poor), can for one concentrate on the character. She is never great, but she is good. Kalki is better in a smaller part. Speaking of small parts, Naseeruddin Shah and Deepti Naval, in just two brief scenes each, shine.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara does partially bring forth another step in mainstream Hindi cinema's growth and departure from popular convention. It is thoroughly enjoyable, it has both style and substance, and though in my opinion it is nowhere an extraordinary film and is far from being really great, it is still a worthy and appreciable effort about living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment of it. Worth watching.
- Peter_Young
- Oct 3, 2011
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When was the last time you saw a feel good movie? When was the last time you laughed at simple silly conversations, when was the last time you remembered your bachelor days (only if you are married), when was the last time a movie made you think about your life, when was the last time a movie inspired you to enjoy the simple things in life, when was the last time a movie inspires you to let go off your fears..... Well not in the near past, definitely not from Bollywood.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara takes you through the simple moments of life, the life that every one miss out due to their busy schedule, commitments, etc..etc... and the movie does it through the life of three friends and their extended bachelor party trip. The beauty of the movie is that it concentrates on the life of the friends and how they let go their resistance to themselves and their fears rather than showing obscenity that normally rules movies which are based on bachelor party trips.
Zoya does a fantastic job in making the viewers feel every part of the movie with a beautiful blend of nature, good camera work, good script and three gifted actors. There is not a moment in the movie which feels out of place, no songs which you feel is there to enhance the marketability of the movie, everything flows smoothly, everything blends so nicely which gives you the feel good factor that you expect from the movie.
All the actors were fabulous and were perfect fit for the roles. To start in alphabetic order i will start with Abhay. What to say about this actor, he brings life to his roles and he has proved it over and over in his movies. I couldn't think about any actor who could have blended so well with the character in the movie like Abhay did. There is no replacement for him. I cant enhance on his character as it will give away the plot. The scenes where all the three friends make fun of people through their silly childhood act under the leadership of Abhay can only be carried out well by Abhay.
Hritik is an actor who can do wonders when he lands the right roles. When even the new entrants avoids multi starrier movies, he has taken a role where other actors share more or less the same screen space, with no insecurity and no ego. In the movie you get to see a completely different Hritik, with a script which does not glorify him, he is just a friend among the three and he brings life to the movie with his charm and charisma.
Farhan was bit of a surprise to me. He has grown as an actor from "Rock on" and "Karthik calling Karthik". I always found him to be more fit for a serious character than for the joker in the pack act. He does it extremely well. Probably its because of my prejudice that it was hard for me to take him in the role, but i had to let go my resistance.
Katrina portrays a character which is similar to her real life, a mix breed of Indian and Brit, a freedom loving, "live today" kind of girl. Her combination with Hritik is electrifying. Kalki is such a good actress. Her expressions helps you relate well to the character.
There is nothing to give out as a story, its all about three friends on a trip and trying out different things that they never tried before and how those things change there lives. But the beauty is in the details and climax. I think how the movie ends could have been better but song at the end of the movie with the credit makes up for it.
Overall Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara impressed me and lived up to my expectation and above. I hope you would like the movie too. But 'hey', everyone has different opinions, the general review by the critics for the last two movies i reviewed were totally against mine. So don't go for the review rather go for the movie and decide for yourselves.
Read my reviews on the site www.Movierecycle.com
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara takes you through the simple moments of life, the life that every one miss out due to their busy schedule, commitments, etc..etc... and the movie does it through the life of three friends and their extended bachelor party trip. The beauty of the movie is that it concentrates on the life of the friends and how they let go their resistance to themselves and their fears rather than showing obscenity that normally rules movies which are based on bachelor party trips.
Zoya does a fantastic job in making the viewers feel every part of the movie with a beautiful blend of nature, good camera work, good script and three gifted actors. There is not a moment in the movie which feels out of place, no songs which you feel is there to enhance the marketability of the movie, everything flows smoothly, everything blends so nicely which gives you the feel good factor that you expect from the movie.
All the actors were fabulous and were perfect fit for the roles. To start in alphabetic order i will start with Abhay. What to say about this actor, he brings life to his roles and he has proved it over and over in his movies. I couldn't think about any actor who could have blended so well with the character in the movie like Abhay did. There is no replacement for him. I cant enhance on his character as it will give away the plot. The scenes where all the three friends make fun of people through their silly childhood act under the leadership of Abhay can only be carried out well by Abhay.
Hritik is an actor who can do wonders when he lands the right roles. When even the new entrants avoids multi starrier movies, he has taken a role where other actors share more or less the same screen space, with no insecurity and no ego. In the movie you get to see a completely different Hritik, with a script which does not glorify him, he is just a friend among the three and he brings life to the movie with his charm and charisma.
Farhan was bit of a surprise to me. He has grown as an actor from "Rock on" and "Karthik calling Karthik". I always found him to be more fit for a serious character than for the joker in the pack act. He does it extremely well. Probably its because of my prejudice that it was hard for me to take him in the role, but i had to let go my resistance.
Katrina portrays a character which is similar to her real life, a mix breed of Indian and Brit, a freedom loving, "live today" kind of girl. Her combination with Hritik is electrifying. Kalki is such a good actress. Her expressions helps you relate well to the character.
There is nothing to give out as a story, its all about three friends on a trip and trying out different things that they never tried before and how those things change there lives. But the beauty is in the details and climax. I think how the movie ends could have been better but song at the end of the movie with the credit makes up for it.
Overall Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara impressed me and lived up to my expectation and above. I hope you would like the movie too. But 'hey', everyone has different opinions, the general review by the critics for the last two movies i reviewed were totally against mine. So don't go for the review rather go for the movie and decide for yourselves.
Read my reviews on the site www.Movierecycle.com
Before going for this movie I was careful not to read anything about it, not watch a single trailer. This extremism mainly comes from my distrust on Indian Media which trashes movies that are comfortably awesome. Okay. If you are planning to go for it, do not read the rest of this. Come back and do it. This movie deserves an open mind. It shouldn't be that you go inside the theater with some invisible strings controlling how you perceive it. Let me tell you it is simple. It is also beautiful. And the combination makes it immense.
Right from the first scene, the director makes this his own. I wonder how many directors in this industry will be able to give a complete character definition of the protagonists through a sequence depicting their luggage-packing-styles for a 3 week trip. Zoya Akhtar does exactly that. She is a genius. I'll come back to her.
Lets look at the actors. Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Kalki Koechlin, Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. Abhay Deol is a stalwart. He has been a part of movies that have changed the face of Indian Cinema. Hrithik Roshan is another great actor. His movies have always contained a central theme of self-improvement. And for me, he is mind-blowing. Farhan Akhtar is a multi talented dude. Acting, singing, directing with equal panache. Any competitors? No. Kalki Koechlin has proved her worth in Shaitan and Dev D.
The real surprise in this movie comes from Katrina Kaif. She is amazing in this movie as the NRI diving instructor with high intellect. She embodies the role with such ease that she never looks the out-of-place girl she usually does. And she is hot in a very warm way. Her physicality is projected and used by Zoya in a controlled manner which enhances her beauty.
Hrithik is at his best, giving 100% to the role and carrying the transformations in his character so smoothly that at the end you feel happy for him. His journey across his life comes alive on screen through his facial expression. And eyes. The use of sunglasses by Zoya is absolutely perfect.
Abhay is the usual casual fellow you could find strewn all over India. But such is his expertise, he makes that guy stand out. Where Farhan and Hrithik have characters with a certain premise, Abhay's Kabir(a) is a free-bird. And boy, how he uses the freedom! A treat to watch, his dialogue throwing style adds a very important spice to the movie. It pierces you.
Kalki is good. With a limited screen-time, she fares really well. She has one shriek in the whole movie and one funny sequence while singing "I'm a hot chick in a hard rock world". These two scenes show us why she is different. Pretty powerful stuff. The perfect sugar coated knife.
Farhan. Hats off. You just blew my expectation ceiling with an atomic bomb. Perfect, infallible comic timing. Add to that the raspy, metal-on-wood voice, the casual sense of style, the few looks of soul-searching and the full blown expression of joy after Sky Diving. What you get is in my opinion the best performance I have seen in some time. Character constructed, deconstructed, resurrected with the absolute smoothness of a tequila shot.
Cinematography. The whole movie is pivoted on the use of short range focus. Pure genius. It makes the scenes look alive. Almost as if you are looking at the characters in reality.
Locales. Its one thing to choose correctly and absolutely another to use it. ZNMD sells Spain like Rafael Nadal and Barcelona. The azure blue ocean, the gray and dark plateaus, the vibrant green forests, the super sexy roads and a flaming yellow sunset. Breathtaking.
Songs. What lyrics. Perfectly picturised. Totally blends into the script.
Background score. I can't stop if I start on this. The use of the heartbeat promotes the signature sound from the murky depths of Kal Ho Na Ho to the actual surge of nervous energy it stands for. The use of the silencing technique while slowing up the screen pace creates magic moments. And whoever played the rapturous guitar chords did a great job. Awesome.
Dialogues. Great. General stuff mostly but again, the relevance and timing kills it.
All these factors combined with the finesse of Zoya creates the unforgettable experience of ZNMD. The movie is about a lot of things. About relationships, about self discovery, about losing control, about life in a microscopic view. But above all, it glorifies friendship, a virtue that is priceless. It will take you through a plethora of emotions, evoked by the various situations faced by Imran, Kabir and Arjun. The situations poised are some real problems the current society is facing like career v/s life, identity crisis, family pressure and relationship maintenance. And truly, they fit the characters.
The single thing that separates this movie from other hits is the creation of numerous magic moments. Directorial expertise blends with the awesome crew work to make you jump in mirth, look with awe, feel good from within, suppress a tiny tear drop, dance in your mind and applaud a timely joke. I would recommend this movie to everyone, just like Iqbal. It will give you wings. And it will give you the desire to take flight, to live your life like never before.
Finally, the idea of using shayaris to verbally emote key junctions of the movie is brilliant. In Farhan's voice, it adds to the overall positive vibration of the movie and moves you. Excellent. Thank you Bollywood, for making this movie.
Right from the first scene, the director makes this his own. I wonder how many directors in this industry will be able to give a complete character definition of the protagonists through a sequence depicting their luggage-packing-styles for a 3 week trip. Zoya Akhtar does exactly that. She is a genius. I'll come back to her.
Lets look at the actors. Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Kalki Koechlin, Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. Abhay Deol is a stalwart. He has been a part of movies that have changed the face of Indian Cinema. Hrithik Roshan is another great actor. His movies have always contained a central theme of self-improvement. And for me, he is mind-blowing. Farhan Akhtar is a multi talented dude. Acting, singing, directing with equal panache. Any competitors? No. Kalki Koechlin has proved her worth in Shaitan and Dev D.
The real surprise in this movie comes from Katrina Kaif. She is amazing in this movie as the NRI diving instructor with high intellect. She embodies the role with such ease that she never looks the out-of-place girl she usually does. And she is hot in a very warm way. Her physicality is projected and used by Zoya in a controlled manner which enhances her beauty.
Hrithik is at his best, giving 100% to the role and carrying the transformations in his character so smoothly that at the end you feel happy for him. His journey across his life comes alive on screen through his facial expression. And eyes. The use of sunglasses by Zoya is absolutely perfect.
Abhay is the usual casual fellow you could find strewn all over India. But such is his expertise, he makes that guy stand out. Where Farhan and Hrithik have characters with a certain premise, Abhay's Kabir(a) is a free-bird. And boy, how he uses the freedom! A treat to watch, his dialogue throwing style adds a very important spice to the movie. It pierces you.
Kalki is good. With a limited screen-time, she fares really well. She has one shriek in the whole movie and one funny sequence while singing "I'm a hot chick in a hard rock world". These two scenes show us why she is different. Pretty powerful stuff. The perfect sugar coated knife.
Farhan. Hats off. You just blew my expectation ceiling with an atomic bomb. Perfect, infallible comic timing. Add to that the raspy, metal-on-wood voice, the casual sense of style, the few looks of soul-searching and the full blown expression of joy after Sky Diving. What you get is in my opinion the best performance I have seen in some time. Character constructed, deconstructed, resurrected with the absolute smoothness of a tequila shot.
Cinematography. The whole movie is pivoted on the use of short range focus. Pure genius. It makes the scenes look alive. Almost as if you are looking at the characters in reality.
Locales. Its one thing to choose correctly and absolutely another to use it. ZNMD sells Spain like Rafael Nadal and Barcelona. The azure blue ocean, the gray and dark plateaus, the vibrant green forests, the super sexy roads and a flaming yellow sunset. Breathtaking.
Songs. What lyrics. Perfectly picturised. Totally blends into the script.
Background score. I can't stop if I start on this. The use of the heartbeat promotes the signature sound from the murky depths of Kal Ho Na Ho to the actual surge of nervous energy it stands for. The use of the silencing technique while slowing up the screen pace creates magic moments. And whoever played the rapturous guitar chords did a great job. Awesome.
Dialogues. Great. General stuff mostly but again, the relevance and timing kills it.
All these factors combined with the finesse of Zoya creates the unforgettable experience of ZNMD. The movie is about a lot of things. About relationships, about self discovery, about losing control, about life in a microscopic view. But above all, it glorifies friendship, a virtue that is priceless. It will take you through a plethora of emotions, evoked by the various situations faced by Imran, Kabir and Arjun. The situations poised are some real problems the current society is facing like career v/s life, identity crisis, family pressure and relationship maintenance. And truly, they fit the characters.
The single thing that separates this movie from other hits is the creation of numerous magic moments. Directorial expertise blends with the awesome crew work to make you jump in mirth, look with awe, feel good from within, suppress a tiny tear drop, dance in your mind and applaud a timely joke. I would recommend this movie to everyone, just like Iqbal. It will give you wings. And it will give you the desire to take flight, to live your life like never before.
Finally, the idea of using shayaris to verbally emote key junctions of the movie is brilliant. In Farhan's voice, it adds to the overall positive vibration of the movie and moves you. Excellent. Thank you Bollywood, for making this movie.
- souvikghosh
- Jul 15, 2011
- Permalink
Just saw Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.. beautiful,adventurous,funny ,i m a big Hrithik fan who excels the movie,all the characters are excellent.
Three young men take a holiday that changes their lives forever. Kabir (Abhay Deol) is engaged to Natasha (Kalki). Kabir decides to go on an extended bachelor party, before he gets married. A 3-week road trip with Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), his two best friends since school. The only problem is Arjun is too tied up with work. After much emotional blackmail and cajoling, the boys set off on a journey they were meant to take four years ago. A fantasy holiday they had planned to take after college, which never happened. A road trip where each one gets to do the ultimate sport of his choice and the other two just have to do it with him. Whether they want to or not!
STRAIGHT INTO FAVOURITES..:):) Awesome work by Zoya..:) HR,Farhan,Abhay mass...Hrithik and Katrina adds spice to the romantic scenes in the movie..Farhan Akhtar shows a refreshing flair for comedy and has impeccable comic timing...Kalki Koechlin is excellent in her bitchy role of a possessive girlfriend. Naseeruddin Shah is impressive in his cameo. ..superb Love + friendship movie..don't miss..:)
Three young men take a holiday that changes their lives forever. Kabir (Abhay Deol) is engaged to Natasha (Kalki). Kabir decides to go on an extended bachelor party, before he gets married. A 3-week road trip with Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), his two best friends since school. The only problem is Arjun is too tied up with work. After much emotional blackmail and cajoling, the boys set off on a journey they were meant to take four years ago. A fantasy holiday they had planned to take after college, which never happened. A road trip where each one gets to do the ultimate sport of his choice and the other two just have to do it with him. Whether they want to or not!
STRAIGHT INTO FAVOURITES..:):) Awesome work by Zoya..:) HR,Farhan,Abhay mass...Hrithik and Katrina adds spice to the romantic scenes in the movie..Farhan Akhtar shows a refreshing flair for comedy and has impeccable comic timing...Kalki Koechlin is excellent in her bitchy role of a possessive girlfriend. Naseeruddin Shah is impressive in his cameo. ..superb Love + friendship movie..don't miss..:)
- flyingkitezz
- Jul 14, 2011
- Permalink
No Farhan Akhtar movie has disappointed me - whether he stars in it or directs it. I am not claiming that he makes great movies - I am merely agreeing that his films are funny, intelligent and definitely entertaining.
The Hrithik-Farhan-Abhay trio have done a fabulous job. Incidentally, Katrina too is associated with a movie that makes more sense than all her prior films put-together. There are many instances in the movie where it appears that the actors are being themselves rather than actually acting - which is also the underlying theme of the movie. Be yourself and follow your heart, wherever you go, whatever you do.
Credit should be given to director Zoya Akhtar. This movie proves that her previous, Luck By Chance (2009) was not just luck. Cinematography and art direction have also been handled well. It was very refreshing to see Indian actors in casual street clothes holidaying in Spain. However, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are getting way too repetitive with their tunes, many songs give us a feeling that we have heard them before.
This is a summer movie that will give you what you seek - humor and entertainment. Wouldn't it be really fun if we could go on a nice little vacation and figure out what we want to do in life ? Wish life could be that simple.
The Hrithik-Farhan-Abhay trio have done a fabulous job. Incidentally, Katrina too is associated with a movie that makes more sense than all her prior films put-together. There are many instances in the movie where it appears that the actors are being themselves rather than actually acting - which is also the underlying theme of the movie. Be yourself and follow your heart, wherever you go, whatever you do.
Credit should be given to director Zoya Akhtar. This movie proves that her previous, Luck By Chance (2009) was not just luck. Cinematography and art direction have also been handled well. It was very refreshing to see Indian actors in casual street clothes holidaying in Spain. However, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are getting way too repetitive with their tunes, many songs give us a feeling that we have heard them before.
This is a summer movie that will give you what you seek - humor and entertainment. Wouldn't it be really fun if we could go on a nice little vacation and figure out what we want to do in life ? Wish life could be that simple.
- durgadada001
- Jul 14, 2011
- Permalink
I have seen the film this morning and all the efforts put in are worth the movie. As expected, this is a good movie about grown up men and their emotional problems, which is naturally expected from the team that gave us Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On.
A group of three friends (Hrithik, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar) embark on a road trip in Spain as a part of a bachelor party for Abhay Deol, who is getting married to Kalki, and confused. Hritik and Farhan have their own personal issues too.
The movie is a joy ride with subtle comedy. Farhan Akhtar's comic timing is impeccable. The comedy that was written just out of a ladies hand bag is too good.
The wafer thin story line is beautifully put on screen with a superb screenplay. The performances are nothing less than your expectations with Hritik in the ensemble. Deepti Naval and Naseeruddin Shah add up to the list of artists.
The movie portrays very heavy topics like marriage, love and Work. Yet, due to the sublime comedy you are never bored. I guess that is a mark of excellent script.
Here is one line I want to pick up from this movie. Kalki says this line to Abhay Deol, her fiancé. "You enjoy your bachelor trip. Aakhir shaadi ke baad you wouldn't feel like going around with your friends any more." And you should see the expressions on the faces of the three guys...
And yes, La Tomatina festival, Spainish beaches, and Katrina Kaif were a treat to watch.
A group of three friends (Hrithik, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar) embark on a road trip in Spain as a part of a bachelor party for Abhay Deol, who is getting married to Kalki, and confused. Hritik and Farhan have their own personal issues too.
The movie is a joy ride with subtle comedy. Farhan Akhtar's comic timing is impeccable. The comedy that was written just out of a ladies hand bag is too good.
The wafer thin story line is beautifully put on screen with a superb screenplay. The performances are nothing less than your expectations with Hritik in the ensemble. Deepti Naval and Naseeruddin Shah add up to the list of artists.
The movie portrays very heavy topics like marriage, love and Work. Yet, due to the sublime comedy you are never bored. I guess that is a mark of excellent script.
Here is one line I want to pick up from this movie. Kalki says this line to Abhay Deol, her fiancé. "You enjoy your bachelor trip. Aakhir shaadi ke baad you wouldn't feel like going around with your friends any more." And you should see the expressions on the faces of the three guys...
And yes, La Tomatina festival, Spainish beaches, and Katrina Kaif were a treat to watch.
- phaneendrakumar
- Jul 14, 2011
- Permalink
"Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" (ZNMD) is a complex, honest, and thoroughly refreshing story about friendship, about love, about choices, about ... well ... the journey of Life (lit. 'zindagi'). Writer-Director Zoya Akhtar takes three characters we might think we've seen before ... but deftly makes them original, fresh, and unexpectedly engaging. Her intelligent script perfectly balances the very real, even painful, personal transformation of each character with moments of joy, wit, charm, and humour.
No one's Life Journey is ever quite what one plans!
Our protagonists? Three best friends since childhood: Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), now an investment broker in London; Imraan (Farhan Akhtar), an advertising copywriter in Delhi; and Kabir (Abhay Deol), a construction architect in Mumbai. Ten years after college Kabir's imminent wedding impels 'The Three Musketeers -- all for one, and one for all!' -- to finally embark on the many-times-deferred adventure challenge they'd always planned.
ZNMD explores whether three grown men can survive a 3-week road trip together *and* still remain friends *and* still be the same people.
Think you've heard similar, before? Guess again! Ms Akhtar elevates the basic 'road movie' premise into something rare and sublime: brilliant character-driven comedy never cheap but often laugh-out-loud funny, and so true to life and people each of us actually know that it genuinely moves the heart as well as the mind and funny-bone. As each ZNMD character in turn challenges his own fear, whatever personal demon that has been holding back his life, it becomes our victory, too.
See ZNMD and discover: *your* life may change, too!
Such strong story and plot would be lost, without great acting.
Farhan Akhtar just gets better and better, as an actor, every time out of the gate. Already one of India's best young directors, his deceptively brash but sensitive and layered acting in ZNMD is quiet excellence ... and deliciously funny.
Abhay Deol is not exciting, but I like his potential. A good foil for the other two.
However the real revelation in ZNMD is, most surprisingly, he whom we might have *thought* most familiar. Hrithik Roshan we see so often in heavy dramatic and/or demanding multi-part roles -- because, let's face it, he's that rare actor who CAN do them, and do them brilliantly well -- that it's easy to forget just how plain damn funny and versatile he can be. Casting one of the world's more notorious compulsive workaholics as, well, a compulsive workaholic? Absolute genius!
On the distaff side ... Katrina Kaif. Wow! Where did this performance come from? She's always been beautiful, of course, but in ZNMD for the first time she shows subtlety and depth as an actress. Easily, her very best work to date.
Cannot finish without special mention of the fantastic music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, long my favourite Hindi film composers. Their ZNMD soundtrack perfectly backdrops the film's emotional journey. Irresistibly hummable music spans the full range of moods and emotions, much like our three main characters: everything from amusingly lighthearted ('Senorita', sung by Mssrs Roshan, Akhtar, & Deol) to cool and modern ('Ik Junoon -- Paint It Red') to reflective ('Der Lagi Lakin') and even unabashedly romantic ('Khaabon Ke Parinday').
But the rocking 'Dil Dhadakne Do' seems to capture the very Joy of Living ... and that is the ultimate spirit of Zoya Akhtar's ZNMD.
Perfect summer movie! 10/10
Best film I've seen yet from anywhere in the world, thus far in 2011.
No one's Life Journey is ever quite what one plans!
Our protagonists? Three best friends since childhood: Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), now an investment broker in London; Imraan (Farhan Akhtar), an advertising copywriter in Delhi; and Kabir (Abhay Deol), a construction architect in Mumbai. Ten years after college Kabir's imminent wedding impels 'The Three Musketeers -- all for one, and one for all!' -- to finally embark on the many-times-deferred adventure challenge they'd always planned.
ZNMD explores whether three grown men can survive a 3-week road trip together *and* still remain friends *and* still be the same people.
Think you've heard similar, before? Guess again! Ms Akhtar elevates the basic 'road movie' premise into something rare and sublime: brilliant character-driven comedy never cheap but often laugh-out-loud funny, and so true to life and people each of us actually know that it genuinely moves the heart as well as the mind and funny-bone. As each ZNMD character in turn challenges his own fear, whatever personal demon that has been holding back his life, it becomes our victory, too.
See ZNMD and discover: *your* life may change, too!
Such strong story and plot would be lost, without great acting.
Farhan Akhtar just gets better and better, as an actor, every time out of the gate. Already one of India's best young directors, his deceptively brash but sensitive and layered acting in ZNMD is quiet excellence ... and deliciously funny.
Abhay Deol is not exciting, but I like his potential. A good foil for the other two.
However the real revelation in ZNMD is, most surprisingly, he whom we might have *thought* most familiar. Hrithik Roshan we see so often in heavy dramatic and/or demanding multi-part roles -- because, let's face it, he's that rare actor who CAN do them, and do them brilliantly well -- that it's easy to forget just how plain damn funny and versatile he can be. Casting one of the world's more notorious compulsive workaholics as, well, a compulsive workaholic? Absolute genius!
On the distaff side ... Katrina Kaif. Wow! Where did this performance come from? She's always been beautiful, of course, but in ZNMD for the first time she shows subtlety and depth as an actress. Easily, her very best work to date.
Cannot finish without special mention of the fantastic music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, long my favourite Hindi film composers. Their ZNMD soundtrack perfectly backdrops the film's emotional journey. Irresistibly hummable music spans the full range of moods and emotions, much like our three main characters: everything from amusingly lighthearted ('Senorita', sung by Mssrs Roshan, Akhtar, & Deol) to cool and modern ('Ik Junoon -- Paint It Red') to reflective ('Der Lagi Lakin') and even unabashedly romantic ('Khaabon Ke Parinday').
But the rocking 'Dil Dhadakne Do' seems to capture the very Joy of Living ... and that is the ultimate spirit of Zoya Akhtar's ZNMD.
Perfect summer movie! 10/10
Best film I've seen yet from anywhere in the world, thus far in 2011.
ZNMD..i.e...Fun Adventurous ride that begins with fun and Ends with fun.It's something fresh in Indian cinema and kind of Genre which we haven't seen here in Bollywood.Beautiful cinematography and great cast performances which cherishes the bond of friendship and enjoying life 's every moment to the Fullest.It's for youth and fun and joy of Friendship. A must watch especially for friendship bonding and life beautiful experiences that re-invents and re-define our living and priorities so that we could live life to the Fullest.A recommended watch for all those who Gives friendship full importance.All 3 protagonist male gave mind blowing performances....especially by The Mr. Greek God (Hrithik Roshan)who certainly becoming perfectionist of perfection.Leading Gals Katrina and Kalki forms great support members for dis all out Stellar of a Movie.
- luvkushrock
- Jul 15, 2011
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This movie has no depth! It is a story of 3 men 2 of which are very rich and one seems very comfortable with money go on an adventure where rich people go. Their struggles are frivolous! The story is frivolous!
There is a manic pixie dream girl who saves the main hero's life! It is terrible!
There is a manic pixie dream girl who saves the main hero's life! It is terrible!
- content_is_queen
- Jul 21, 2020
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Films dealing with life-altering epiphanies are always shot in stunning locations. And Hindi films dealing with the same, need a stunning cast as well. A possible rationale: beautiful places relieve stress and bring things into perspective. And beautiful people experiencing divine realizations can hold your perspective on the screen, often resulting in a 'ka-ching' sound at the box office. 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' (ZNMD) is one such film. In true 'Hangover' meets Vikas-Krishna-Barcelona spirit, the film deals with a bachelor adventure marinated with stories of finding, losing and forgetting love. Kabir (Abhay Deol), an affluent construction tycoon is about to take the marital plunge. But not before he completes a much-postponed trip with school buddies, investment banker (and constantly grumpy) Arjun (Hrithik Roshan) and freestyle flirt Imraan (Farhan Akhtar).
- jesalrocking9000
- Jul 14, 2011
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Regular Hollywood movie addicts can easily predict this movie scenes and only thing engaging is rich visuals of spain coz there is no proper plot and the message given in this movie doesn't suit for normal people who hardly gets time and money to explore things shown in this film in my opinion
- likhithflix
- Aug 5, 2019
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I do appreciate the fact that certain movies have they're own sweet pace. But when seemingly nothing happens on the screen for long stretches of time, it can be hard to tolerate.
On the upside, the movie has very good performances by the three leading actors, my favorite being Abhay Deol. The story is average, but certain bits are brilliant. Like the tale of Farhan and his father played by Naseeruddin Shah. There are no clichés here, just the real portrayal of what actually happens in life.
Abhay and Kalki's story is good too, but ruined by the idiotic ring scene. Hrithik's story could have been there but the whole romantic angle pretty much ruined it. The songs were below average, unlike the hype. Katrina and Kalki have their bit roles, which they do not seem do deserve, going by the sub-par performances they put in.
This movie could have been much better without the love angles, and without Hrithik's unnecessarily intense performance. A light hearted movie needs to be just that.
Give it a skip if you have something better.
On the upside, the movie has very good performances by the three leading actors, my favorite being Abhay Deol. The story is average, but certain bits are brilliant. Like the tale of Farhan and his father played by Naseeruddin Shah. There are no clichés here, just the real portrayal of what actually happens in life.
Abhay and Kalki's story is good too, but ruined by the idiotic ring scene. Hrithik's story could have been there but the whole romantic angle pretty much ruined it. The songs were below average, unlike the hype. Katrina and Kalki have their bit roles, which they do not seem do deserve, going by the sub-par performances they put in.
This movie could have been much better without the love angles, and without Hrithik's unnecessarily intense performance. A light hearted movie needs to be just that.
Give it a skip if you have something better.
- CriticGirl91
- May 14, 2015
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Review in form of an open letter to Farhan Akhtar,
Dear Farhan,
You simply rock. As director you have created all brilliant films, your debut film Dil Chahta Hai is a cult film, which inspired all directors of India to make fresh looking light hearted urban films. Then came Lakshya, which was not commercially that successful, but was nevertheless a good film. Don, from which I expected nothing, hated the idea as the original starring Big B is one of my most fav Big B film, was splendid and established you as master. As producer, you have attempted fantastic films too. And now as an actor, you are getting better and better day by day. You rocked in Rock On, you were fantastic in LBC and KCK and in ZNMD too you have successfully stolen the show from my favorites Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol who have established themselves as good actors.
Your role in the film is quite meatier and helps you stealing the show. Hrithik (whom you originally wanted to cast in DCH) is again fantastic in serious-all-business-minded-guy and changed-in-love-living-life-guy both. Abhay Deol is as always dependable, his tricks in the films are hilarious. Chemistry between you three is awesome. It feels like three real friends are on road trip.
I hope you make sequel to this as producer, keeping Zoya on director's seat again, as I think, she was brilliant as director. She might have lived her life with lots of male friends as it not for a single moment seems like a film directed by lady director (which was the only minus point of LBC from my point of view). Hoping to see more from her.
Dialogues are fantastic and makes one laugh, smile and think for sure. Story, Screenplay and Script are marvelous. Music is in rhythm with film's flow.
All positive – No. Something minor which I found not-so-positive was Katrina's suitability for Laila's role and SEL's music. Katrina has done decent work compared to her past films, but fails to convince what her character needs to convince (and though I don't like Kariena that much, but I feel she suited for this role very much) though Hrithik being her counter part balances very well, and Hrithik and Katrina looks good together. SEL's music is not as great as their former films, though manages to please.
Fav Moments in the film: Too many. Though listing some of them.
1. Kabeer's all tricks 2. Imran's flirt with Laila and her friend 3. Imran's each funny comment 4. Imran – Arjun fights 5. Bagwati 6. Each Poetry recited by Imran 7. The moments which inspires those Poetries 8. In the Air Scenes 9. Imran & Salman's meeting 10. Imran & Arjun's meeting their after 11. Kabeer's Flashback 12. Arjun crying after Underwater 'Meditation'
All and over, it's not DCH, it's not Rock On. Though, it has shades of both the films, but it's quite different story to tell and as it has many pleasing moments, one must watch it.
A film fan – Hardik Raychanda
Dear Farhan,
You simply rock. As director you have created all brilliant films, your debut film Dil Chahta Hai is a cult film, which inspired all directors of India to make fresh looking light hearted urban films. Then came Lakshya, which was not commercially that successful, but was nevertheless a good film. Don, from which I expected nothing, hated the idea as the original starring Big B is one of my most fav Big B film, was splendid and established you as master. As producer, you have attempted fantastic films too. And now as an actor, you are getting better and better day by day. You rocked in Rock On, you were fantastic in LBC and KCK and in ZNMD too you have successfully stolen the show from my favorites Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol who have established themselves as good actors.
Your role in the film is quite meatier and helps you stealing the show. Hrithik (whom you originally wanted to cast in DCH) is again fantastic in serious-all-business-minded-guy and changed-in-love-living-life-guy both. Abhay Deol is as always dependable, his tricks in the films are hilarious. Chemistry between you three is awesome. It feels like three real friends are on road trip.
I hope you make sequel to this as producer, keeping Zoya on director's seat again, as I think, she was brilliant as director. She might have lived her life with lots of male friends as it not for a single moment seems like a film directed by lady director (which was the only minus point of LBC from my point of view). Hoping to see more from her.
Dialogues are fantastic and makes one laugh, smile and think for sure. Story, Screenplay and Script are marvelous. Music is in rhythm with film's flow.
All positive – No. Something minor which I found not-so-positive was Katrina's suitability for Laila's role and SEL's music. Katrina has done decent work compared to her past films, but fails to convince what her character needs to convince (and though I don't like Kariena that much, but I feel she suited for this role very much) though Hrithik being her counter part balances very well, and Hrithik and Katrina looks good together. SEL's music is not as great as their former films, though manages to please.
Fav Moments in the film: Too many. Though listing some of them.
1. Kabeer's all tricks 2. Imran's flirt with Laila and her friend 3. Imran's each funny comment 4. Imran – Arjun fights 5. Bagwati 6. Each Poetry recited by Imran 7. The moments which inspires those Poetries 8. In the Air Scenes 9. Imran & Salman's meeting 10. Imran & Arjun's meeting their after 11. Kabeer's Flashback 12. Arjun crying after Underwater 'Meditation'
All and over, it's not DCH, it's not Rock On. Though, it has shades of both the films, but it's quite different story to tell and as it has many pleasing moments, one must watch it.
A film fan – Hardik Raychanda
- hardik_raychanda
- Jul 15, 2011
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"Seize the day", is the whole and soul of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. I was actually quite low on expectations with this movie. But this movie has turned out to be a vagabond of friendship, love, adventure, emotions and above all, LIFE.
I always believed that Farhan Akhtar is a good showman. Right from Rock On!!, Luck By Chance and the duh Kartik Calling Kartik. But this movie has proved it that he has all the elements that are needed in an actor. He can dance, can cry (can sing of course) and now, he can make you laugh. Abhay – Farhan – Hrithik are the three mesquiteers.
Zoya Akhtar is one more reason to watch this movie. The way she directed Luck By Chance was not all serendipitous, and she has proved it. ZNMD is all her baby. The male bonding penned and filmed by her is pleasant.
The Spanish locations are exotic. Dialogues (By Farhan Akhtar) are real and spontaneous. Movie runs with its own good slow pace, which is very much needed for the road movies.
Many scenes halt the heart and literally put you on an adventure mode.
Movie would have been a way better if songs were good. Editing needed a bit more stitch. I have no complaints regarding the length of the movie, as I can watch this Spanish odyssey for more than two hours with a tub of pop corn and a coke.
Overall, this road movie is a trip to remember.
I always believed that Farhan Akhtar is a good showman. Right from Rock On!!, Luck By Chance and the duh Kartik Calling Kartik. But this movie has proved it that he has all the elements that are needed in an actor. He can dance, can cry (can sing of course) and now, he can make you laugh. Abhay – Farhan – Hrithik are the three mesquiteers.
Zoya Akhtar is one more reason to watch this movie. The way she directed Luck By Chance was not all serendipitous, and she has proved it. ZNMD is all her baby. The male bonding penned and filmed by her is pleasant.
The Spanish locations are exotic. Dialogues (By Farhan Akhtar) are real and spontaneous. Movie runs with its own good slow pace, which is very much needed for the road movies.
Many scenes halt the heart and literally put you on an adventure mode.
Movie would have been a way better if songs were good. Editing needed a bit more stitch. I have no complaints regarding the length of the movie, as I can watch this Spanish odyssey for more than two hours with a tub of pop corn and a coke.
Overall, this road movie is a trip to remember.
'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is a Stunning film. Zoya Akhtar delivers a film, that is full of human-emotions & energy. The Writer-Director has handled the film fabulously and she indeed deserves immense praise. Also, the performances by all the actors aboard, are top-notch!
The story follows three friends – Arjun, Imraan and Kabir, who set off on an adventure in Spain, that make them iron out their differences and teach them to seize the day.
'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is amongst The Finest Films of Recent-Times. It gets almost everything right. The Writing Material is super-strong and offers 3 very interesting protagonists to lead it's narrative. All the 3 central characters are diverse, yet very compelling to absorb. Their journey is full of energy, realization & hope.
Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti's Screenplay is water-tight. Akhtar's Direction on the other-hand, is fabulous. Cinematography by Carlos Catalan, is awesome! The lens-man has captured the exotic locales of Spain, with ease. Editing is decent. Art Design is perfect. Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is satisfactory.
Performance-Wise: Each and Every Actor is Top-Notch! Hrithik Roshan is spectacular. The highly-talented actor is in complete form once again. Farhan Akhtar is first-rate. Abhay Deol is natural to the core. And the On-Screen Chemistry between Hrithik-Farhan-Abhay, is arresting. Katrina is passable, while Kalki Koechlin is excellent. Deepti Naval & Naseeruddin Shah are routine in cameos.
On the whole, 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is a winner all the way. Two Thumbs Up!
The story follows three friends – Arjun, Imraan and Kabir, who set off on an adventure in Spain, that make them iron out their differences and teach them to seize the day.
'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is amongst The Finest Films of Recent-Times. It gets almost everything right. The Writing Material is super-strong and offers 3 very interesting protagonists to lead it's narrative. All the 3 central characters are diverse, yet very compelling to absorb. Their journey is full of energy, realization & hope.
Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti's Screenplay is water-tight. Akhtar's Direction on the other-hand, is fabulous. Cinematography by Carlos Catalan, is awesome! The lens-man has captured the exotic locales of Spain, with ease. Editing is decent. Art Design is perfect. Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is satisfactory.
Performance-Wise: Each and Every Actor is Top-Notch! Hrithik Roshan is spectacular. The highly-talented actor is in complete form once again. Farhan Akhtar is first-rate. Abhay Deol is natural to the core. And the On-Screen Chemistry between Hrithik-Farhan-Abhay, is arresting. Katrina is passable, while Kalki Koechlin is excellent. Deepti Naval & Naseeruddin Shah are routine in cameos.
On the whole, 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' is a winner all the way. Two Thumbs Up!
Let go of yourself - It's the perfect tag line for this movie. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is one of the few Bollywood movies which stays behind with you even after the movie is over.
Its basically a story of 3 longtime friends - Arjun(Hrithik Roshan), Imran(Farhan Akhtar) and Kabir(Abhay Deol). Kabir is getting married to Natasha(Kalki) and before marriage wants to go on a road trip to Spain with his best buddies, all in accordance with a pact which they had made a long time ago. Arjun is a stockbroker who is only interested in earning as much as he can till the age of 40 and then retire. Imran, being the joker of the pack, is a writer struggling hearts and hearts with a very important but unspoken thought. Katrina Kaif plays the role of Laila, who is their diving instructor in Spain and loves to live life to its fullest.
Spain has never been presented so beautifully. Some of the locales are truly breathtaking. The cinematography is bang on. In terms of performances, everybody chips in. If Hrithik Roshan can emote through his eyes, then Farhan Akhtar's one liners and comic timing is brilliant. Abhay Deol is his usual self, showing he can hold his own be it commercial cinema or offbeat cinema. Katrina Kaif, is a surprise. She is surprisingly good, and her chemistry with Hrithik Roshan is too die for. Kalki doesn't have much to do, but is good. But the real star of the movie is its screenplay and editing. The skydiving and underwater scenes are shot beautifully.
Zoya Akhtar is back in the director's seat after the critically acclaimed Luck By Chance. After watching this movie, you wonder why she doesn't make movies more often. The dialogs by Farhan Akhtar and the poems by Javed Akhtar deserve a special mention. The music by Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy is peppy. The songs Khwaabon ke parindey and Senorita however hog the limelight.
Simply put, ZNMD is a beautiful ride. Its by no means a Dil Chahata Hai or a Hangover, but it holds it's own special place.
Its basically a story of 3 longtime friends - Arjun(Hrithik Roshan), Imran(Farhan Akhtar) and Kabir(Abhay Deol). Kabir is getting married to Natasha(Kalki) and before marriage wants to go on a road trip to Spain with his best buddies, all in accordance with a pact which they had made a long time ago. Arjun is a stockbroker who is only interested in earning as much as he can till the age of 40 and then retire. Imran, being the joker of the pack, is a writer struggling hearts and hearts with a very important but unspoken thought. Katrina Kaif plays the role of Laila, who is their diving instructor in Spain and loves to live life to its fullest.
Spain has never been presented so beautifully. Some of the locales are truly breathtaking. The cinematography is bang on. In terms of performances, everybody chips in. If Hrithik Roshan can emote through his eyes, then Farhan Akhtar's one liners and comic timing is brilliant. Abhay Deol is his usual self, showing he can hold his own be it commercial cinema or offbeat cinema. Katrina Kaif, is a surprise. She is surprisingly good, and her chemistry with Hrithik Roshan is too die for. Kalki doesn't have much to do, but is good. But the real star of the movie is its screenplay and editing. The skydiving and underwater scenes are shot beautifully.
Zoya Akhtar is back in the director's seat after the critically acclaimed Luck By Chance. After watching this movie, you wonder why she doesn't make movies more often. The dialogs by Farhan Akhtar and the poems by Javed Akhtar deserve a special mention. The music by Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy is peppy. The songs Khwaabon ke parindey and Senorita however hog the limelight.
Simply put, ZNMD is a beautiful ride. Its by no means a Dil Chahata Hai or a Hangover, but it holds it's own special place.
One premium road movie, brilliant locales, glamorous faces, beautiful characters, and a thrilling joyride! This movie can be seen over and over. But there's so much more than the cinematic or entertainment value - so much to learn from the Spanish trip. It asks you many questions:
@ You can decide to slog and mint money till a certain age, but who knows you'd live through that age to enjoy your riches?
@ You may be a nice guy who wants everyone around him happy. But would you do that at the cost of your ONE life?
@ You may hate (or be jealous of) the happy-go-lucky guy around you who never takes nothing seriously and is yet cool. But don't you know everyone has their fair share of pain?
Through these questions, and by portraying the power of love in our lives yet again (though in a Smarter-Bollywood-Ishtyle), Zoya makes you believe in the concept of One-Life! Though nothing is probably new in the movie, the entire package is surprisingly spiritual!
The 3 friends take a different take on bachelor's party, and decide on a 3-week trip to Spain. As promised years ago, they indulge in one adventure sport of each of their choices, and the other two join in unconditionally. Surprisingly, these thrilling adventures set them free as they take on land (bull chase), water (scuba diving) and air (sky diving). In the run, they realize the importance of, or rather living each moment of, the celebration called life. Love, family, friendship... there's a lesson of value on each of those, sprinkled abundantly with humor. The movie starts simple, slowly getting into the groove. And before you realize, you'd fall in love with life all over again. Surprisingly spiritual!
The tears in Hrithik's eyes after the scuba dive, the 3 boys holding hands during the sky dive, and they joining each other in the last leg of the bull-chase event would remain in the viewer's heart for long. And most of us would lookout to grab a copy of the impactful "shayaris" of the movie. Akhtars, take a bow!
@ You can decide to slog and mint money till a certain age, but who knows you'd live through that age to enjoy your riches?
@ You may be a nice guy who wants everyone around him happy. But would you do that at the cost of your ONE life?
@ You may hate (or be jealous of) the happy-go-lucky guy around you who never takes nothing seriously and is yet cool. But don't you know everyone has their fair share of pain?
Through these questions, and by portraying the power of love in our lives yet again (though in a Smarter-Bollywood-Ishtyle), Zoya makes you believe in the concept of One-Life! Though nothing is probably new in the movie, the entire package is surprisingly spiritual!
The 3 friends take a different take on bachelor's party, and decide on a 3-week trip to Spain. As promised years ago, they indulge in one adventure sport of each of their choices, and the other two join in unconditionally. Surprisingly, these thrilling adventures set them free as they take on land (bull chase), water (scuba diving) and air (sky diving). In the run, they realize the importance of, or rather living each moment of, the celebration called life. Love, family, friendship... there's a lesson of value on each of those, sprinkled abundantly with humor. The movie starts simple, slowly getting into the groove. And before you realize, you'd fall in love with life all over again. Surprisingly spiritual!
The tears in Hrithik's eyes after the scuba dive, the 3 boys holding hands during the sky dive, and they joining each other in the last leg of the bull-chase event would remain in the viewer's heart for long. And most of us would lookout to grab a copy of the impactful "shayaris" of the movie. Akhtars, take a bow!
If while you are watching Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara you notice that things seem very familiar, don't be surprised. After all, it's a road trip film...and many similar films have been made over the years. This isn't so much a complaint as an observation....and the film has many of the usual clichés you'd expect in such a movie. Yet, fortunately, it's still an enjoyable though not exactly original film.
When the film begins, Kabir (Abhay Deol) has just gotten engaged and tells his fiancée about his plans before the wedding. Instead of a bachelor party, he wants to go on a three week trip to Spain...something the three of them have been planning for years.
The most obvious problem about this trip is Arjun (Hrithik Roshan). Although amazingly handsome, Arjun is a workaholic....and anal to the core (and not in a good way). This is a common archetype in this sort of film and the fact that he'd soon meet a free-spirited woman and would learn to let go of his fears and emotional constraints is no surprise at all. His story is enjoyable but the most clichéd.
Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) is the joker of the three. Yet, this is a facade...as he's struggling with daddy issues which he might be able to face while on this road trip.
And, then, finally there's Kabir. There's more to his story than he's about to marry a very rich woman. When the two other friends meet her, they are surprised at how controlling and jealous she is...and it's too much so. They want to tell Kabir their concerns about his upcoming marriage...but they aren't sure how he'll take this.
Not surprisingly, all these issues are magically resolved by the end of the film...which is pretty typical of such a film. But the locations are lovely, the acting quite nice and the film enjoyable. Worth seeing...but a tad overrated in my mind.
When the film begins, Kabir (Abhay Deol) has just gotten engaged and tells his fiancée about his plans before the wedding. Instead of a bachelor party, he wants to go on a three week trip to Spain...something the three of them have been planning for years.
The most obvious problem about this trip is Arjun (Hrithik Roshan). Although amazingly handsome, Arjun is a workaholic....and anal to the core (and not in a good way). This is a common archetype in this sort of film and the fact that he'd soon meet a free-spirited woman and would learn to let go of his fears and emotional constraints is no surprise at all. His story is enjoyable but the most clichéd.
Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) is the joker of the three. Yet, this is a facade...as he's struggling with daddy issues which he might be able to face while on this road trip.
And, then, finally there's Kabir. There's more to his story than he's about to marry a very rich woman. When the two other friends meet her, they are surprised at how controlling and jealous she is...and it's too much so. They want to tell Kabir their concerns about his upcoming marriage...but they aren't sure how he'll take this.
Not surprisingly, all these issues are magically resolved by the end of the film...which is pretty typical of such a film. But the locations are lovely, the acting quite nice and the film enjoyable. Worth seeing...but a tad overrated in my mind.
- planktonrules
- Dec 6, 2016
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- suvopyne49
- Jul 30, 2011
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Movie is amazing but in some point it look like the movie is being stretched comedy is comparitvly low as compared to other movies you can watch it if you want to see a movie like yjhd etc otherwise the movie is goodd.
- vipulsingh-76917
- Aug 14, 2022
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I just didn't get the hype surrounding this movie when i watched it. May be the age when you watch is would have mattered, had i seen it 10 years ago it could have been a different feeling for me, watching it in 2021 in my early thirties, was rather disappointing, mainly because of higher expectation based on rave reviews. Hrithik as in many of his movie is completely artificial in his expressions and acting. Abhay deol did manage to play the role well, so did Farhan. The whole movie is about europe tourism. It's really not more than that. The supposed to be suspense can be seen from mile ahead coming your way (Farhan's father). The message of movie is to enjoy life you must go to Europe and do it as you only get one life. The characters were not relatable at all neither their background stories. In the end i was wondering is this it? People got impressed by travel vlog of europe? Anyways, seems i am in the minority , so i'll end my review here.