My Review - No spoilers

[Wafa]

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SRK :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::h ail::hail::hail:

karan and kajol:first:

:tape::tape::tape::tape::tape::tape: (I'm speechless now)

first show I was by my self and bawled my eyes out.
the movie hit home too soon for me in more than one way. I had to call one of my sister overseas and asked her not to take my other sister to go watch it.

second and third shows I wish I didn't go but I had promised friends. was a miserable day for me. its not the movie, but the story.

I will write a review in the next couple of days, this is what I can muster for now.

[Rajshri]

Shit yaar... Must have been so hard for you to see it... :( :( :( Get some rest first :hug:

[Basma]

I feel for you wafa this must be so difficult to watch. wish I could take your pain away.:(

[prilvsrk]

oh wafa.. im really sorry yaar :(:(

[rahulsn011]

Wafa ji...my heartfelt prayers are with you...take your time. May God always be with you!

[bonita]

awww Wafa:hug:
I am sure this must be indeed difficult for you:hug:
soooo sorry:(
God bless you

[melan]

God be with you wafa. I know this must be very painful for you and your family :hug:

[jg2k]

Wafa Di... I know these are difficult times and my heartfelt prayers for you and your family. May God give you the strength to smile again. We shall overcome...

[sonal]

:hug: it must have been exciting for you to see the film and very hard as well...im so sorry didi...take your time....LOVE You! :hug:

[Wafa]

thank you all for your kindness. :heart::heart:
I will post my review below.

[Wafa]

I went to see the film without any expectations of “falling in love again”. We have been following all updates on MNIK for a year now and everything prepared me not to expect the typical movie masala (unfortunately) that we all love to watch including the colors and dancing. It is no secret that I love Karan Johar and his movies I think he is the best story teller and this film was no different.

The first half of the film was flawless and did not waste any time unfolding with flashback story again but this time it was done by having Rizwan narrating as he begins his journey to see the president of USA. It progressed so charmingly captivating Rizwan’s endearing character and allowed him to creep into our hearts and get under our skin and Mandira’s skin as well which explained how she could develop her feelings for him. There were outstanding emotional scenes but not many romantic sequences that I would love to see SRK/Kajol pairing have in a film so I feel the chance of having the Jodi was not cultivated to my satisfaction as a fan so it was wasted maybe due to the seriousness of the theme.



I can only remember 2 romantic scenes when she asked him to marry her and the scene in bed at after the wedding

In the second half things got a bit confusing to me geographically.


I know Rizwan was on a trip to go to WA DC but was chasing the president around wherever he went, but from CA or AZ desert how or why did he end up in GA? This wasn’t clear to me...

I also thought the scene in GA was not necessary and the film could have done without it. It just didn’t feel realistic especially when he had to go back from CA to GA for second time. Though technically they had done perfect set to portray GA but the clothes and ambience had given me the feeling it was in early 1920 or 1930.

I wished the second half had more of SRK/Kajol scenes together although it’s understandable due to what the story and role given probably restricts this option. I loved the scene of Rizwan and Mandira in the football field it was strikingly tense and it stood out.

The film depicted a lot of what Muslims suffered post 9/11 in USA, highlighting that many innocent people had to pay the price and still do. it pointed out some injustice done by the media when selectively trying to cover the stories without attempting to get to the truth. It also touched on how quick law enforcement could be in misjudging individuals and going by their own presumptions based on race or religion.

When it comes to performances, I feel if I said SRK was awesome is like telling him how to do his job. I know that there is nothing that SRK couldn’t do, and there are no roles despite how challenging they might be that he couldn’t master. I don’t know how a person with Aspergers syndrome would act but SRK made me believe he was different and actually had that challenging syndrome, with his fixed eyes, body language, and with his impaired speech; a complex portrayal of such a simple character that cannot show emotions. After this role I challenge any idiot out there who might accuse SRK of being “srk” or doing same roles.
Kajol, as usual was fabulous and remarkable with distinctive presence. Not another Anjali or Simran in this film, skillful actress and perfect for this role.

Other casts done very well, I thought young Sameer was wonderful I liked him.

I loved the music, I think my favorite was Tere Naina but every time I hear Noor-e-Khuda or Sajda I get Goosebumps, they make my heart sing.

The movie is Brilliant I recommend it to everyone and I give it 4/5 stars.

[bonita]

When it comes to performances, I feel if I said SRK was awesome is like telling him how to do his job. I know that there is nothing that SRK couldn’t do, and there are no roles despite how challenging they might be that he couldn’t master. I don’t know how a person with Aspergers syndrome would act but SRK made me believe he was different and actually had that challenging syndrome, with his fixed eyes, body language, and with his impaired speech; a complex portrayal of such a simple character that cannot show emotions. After this role I challenge any idiot out there who might accuse SRK of being “srk” or doing same roles.

I agree!
I really enjoy watching the movie too. It was just fab!
Me and my sister can't stop talking about it LOL
my mom asked how the movie was and he was like yelling and saying how beyond good it was:D:crazy::loco:

very nice review Wafa.
I know some people get confused about how he was traveling...
You see I wasn't really bother too much about the order of how he travel. I just enjoy the scenes:D

:lol: the whole GA and how they were dress its not too, too much I think. Actually someone did say the same thing you said:D that it was like they were back int he 30s:D
They were poor so expected. Some people still wear those big and kinda not so nice hats. Their dress was like flower kinds:lol: and some people of certain age I am sure do wear them. I just don't really know. I mean its not like there were like lots of young people or anything so..:D
notice the cows?:lol:
We don't have such cows in the US
totally Indian cows:D

anyways, very brief and very nice review:thumb:

[Wafa]

hahaha. no cows in the USA? :D

its great movie if you are willing to forgive the minor glitches, they're really no big deal.

[bonita]

hahaha. no cows in the USA? :D

its great movie if you are willing to forgive the minor glitches, they're really no big deal.

I mean the looks of them:D
totally can tell that they are from India. Well more like the scene was shot in India.:)

second part....yes, I agree.