Positives: So Karan Johar gets inspired by Rajamouli's huge sets/ statues and Crazy Rich Asians grandeur, clearly evident and nicely done. He sticks to his genre and strengths, love and relationships - nicely done. Ensures there is no casting biases, no nepotism and relies heavily on legendary actors like Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, Jaya Bacchhan, fair enough. Ranveer and Alia the proven actor couple don't go overboard and keep it nice and real - pretty pretty good.
Not so positives: Between all this goodness, there is a feeling I get as though I am watching a TV soap drama with my wife at home. The never ending references to classic Hindi music songs at almost every stage. Men definitely have opportunities for multiple cigarette breaks.
Overall there is heart and soul in this movie, but is today's audience up for this kind of movie ? Only time will tell.
Not so positives: Between all this goodness, there is a feeling I get as though I am watching a TV soap drama with my wife at home. The never ending references to classic Hindi music songs at almost every stage. Men definitely have opportunities for multiple cigarette breaks.
Overall there is heart and soul in this movie, but is today's audience up for this kind of movie ? Only time will tell.