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A lovely movie, great acting by all 3 characters. The movie maintains a feel good tone throughout. A great mixture of comedy, drama.

A great quote by Amitabh, "I never died not even once". The movie re-emphasizes this quote and oh so beautifully.

Definitely recommended a must watch

Direction:

Umesh Shukla got fame with the success of Oh My God but he failed to carry the momentum in his next outing All is well. This time, he back with another comedy drama based on Gujarati play. If you have two legends and great script , you have to just go with the flow as a director. Great inclusion of Comedy and serious moments with wonderful message about life.

Script:

Saumya Joshi's witty writing add more fun and entertainment in fathers-son story without any female character. Dialogue was so funny and witty that you will laugh through out the movie. One dialogue between legends e.g. "Bachche jab kharab nikal jaye to uska keval bachpan hi yaad rakhna chahiye".

Performance:

Rishi Kapoor has done brilliant job in the role of Babu however Big B has proved again why he called as Godfather of Bollywood. Jimit Trivedi was also good in supporting role of Dhiru. There was no female character however you will never realize this through out the movie.

Music:

Salim-Sulaiman's music was good as it has some good songs. Arijit Singh sing "Bachche ki jaan" and Sonu Nigam sing "Kulfi" perfectly. Amitabh Bachchan has compose Badumbaaa song which sing by Bachchan sahab and Rishi Kapoor.

Box-office:

This movie is made of moderate budget of 6.5 crores and Opening day collection is around 3.5 crores. It means it will be profitable affair after weekend itself. Life time collection will be around 30 crores.

Last Word:

Some movie stay with the audience after the long time.Surely this movie is one of them.

102 NOT OUT REVIEW :

I had seen the original drama on which this film is based so obviously i knew everything about script and i didn't need to watch the film but as a movie buff i prepared myself to see how cinematic version turns out. Despite being predictable/seen story to me, this film ended up as a 'Classic' for me then just imagine how much someone will like it who hasn't seen the drama. 102 Not Out is not only a Brilliant Film but also a Life Lesson to everyone.

Story is very interesting and unique, every cinema lover is always ready to see something new and this film is gives you that something new and very interesting theme. Amitabh Bachchan has nailed his role and i believe he deserves some respectable awards for this mind-blowing performance. Rishi Kapoor has done excellent job, he completely suits for that 75 years old guy's role. His voice, expression, body language is just wow. Other cast is okay. Screenplay is tight and engaged, throughout. Runtime of 107 minutes is so perfect and may be that's why film doesn't look boring for a single moment. Cinematography is Average, as i feel scenes in the house, mumbai roaming scenes, nature could have been captured in better way. Music is Decent, this script does not have a place for songs but come on it's a Film, not a drama so anyhow director gonna put some songs for sure, and it was unnecessary. Dialogues are Good, few are so meaningful so does memorable. Direction is Very Good, film has some lose scenes in the first half but thank god Umesh Shukla has covered the loss in second half and especially in the climax otherwise a Classic script would have gone in vain.

Overall, 102 Not Out is Close to Classic Tag, i'm 90% calling it a Classic but 10% unsure because of some mistakes in the first half. Still, somewhere climax has hit the right chords so yes This One is A Classic. A Must Watch for all generation audience. I would have loved to go with 7.5/10* but it's not available on IMDb so yes 8/10* for this one and thumbs up for the team.

This is a comedy based on a Gujrati play. A 102 year old guy and his 75 year old son live in their ancestral home in Ville Parle in Mumbai. The father is a happy go lucky type of person whereas his son is a rigid, stuck up kind of a person who has a fixed daily routine, going to the doctor daily, etc. One day the father tells him that he is shifting the son to a old age home because he wants to beat the record of the longest living person and needs to be surrounded by happy people, which his son is not. If he does not want to go to the old age home, he has to perform certain tasks. In this way he wants to teach his son to enjoy life, be independent and live a long life, like him.

The director gets everything right from the get go. From the liver spots on the father's face to the finale where the son breaks away from his son's hold. The script is fantastic, the pacing of the movie is good and they don't go over the top ever. The performances by all three characters are excellent.

The Indian concept of family first is challenged here. You as a individual need to enjoy your own life without depending on anyone for that enjoyment. This applies not only to the older folks but to everyone.

Perfect casting.. I cannot imagine any other two actors playing the two roles.. Amitabh as witty father and Rishi Kapoor as serious son.. Great combination.. Needless to say performances of both actors are amazing, faultless.. We talk about Amitabh Bachan getting better with age.. But recent roles of Rishi Kapoor also indicate the same thing.. Movie is really enjoyable.. Not a dull moment throughout.. A rare but important message

102 NOT OUT is an unusual story of a father and a son. Dattatraya Vakharia (Amitabh Bachchan) is a healthy old man at the ripe age of 102. He's full of life and aims to live for 16 more years to break the record of the oldest man alive on Earth. His son Babulal (Rishi Kapoor) meanwhile is around 75 and has lost interest in life. Dattatraya is unable to tolerate the negativity oozed by Babulal with regards to old age, death etc. and decides to become the first father ever to admit his son in an old-age home. Babulal is naturally shocked and livid at this decision of his father and he protests. Dattatraya, as a result, decides to put few conditions in front of Babulal that he needs to fulfill if he wants to stay in their sprawling bungalow. As Dattatraya starts to fulfill these conditions, he becomes more and more excited and child-like. But few of the conditions also require Babulal to confront some of the past demons, which is going to be a challenge. What happens next forms the rest of the story.

The opening credits of the film are creative, showcasing some of the important landmarks of Mumbai, many of which are also a part of the film's narrative. The introduction of all the 3 important characters - Dattatraya, Babulal and Dhiru (Jimit Trivedi) is quite funny and makes for a nice watch. The film is just 102 minutes long and hence, no time is wasted. The film comes right on track after the quick introduction and it's hilarious to see Dattatraya trying to get his son admitted into an old age home. The sequence where he reads Babulal's love letter raises lots of laughs. From here, the film slips a bit as the direction is a bit disjointed. But the film picks up slightly with the church sequence as a new angle is introduced at this point. Post-interval, this angle gets a lot of prominence and that's where the film gets emotional. The sequence where Dattatraya narrates a terrible ordeal from their lives is heart-wrenching but also one of the best sequences of the film. The climax is clap worthy and also puts a smile on one's face. But in this process, the humour that one would expect after watching the funny promos of the film, might feel a bit let down as the second half is very serious, with very few laughs.

Saumya Joshi's story is novel, touching and gives a very important message. Saumya Joshi's screenplay is effective, for most of the parts, but is too quick and slightly incoherent in the first half. For instance, the manner in which the film's tone gets too emotional in the sequence when Babulal enters the park with the aeroplane is too quick and catches viewers unaware. Saumya Joshi's dialogues however keep the fun and interest going and at places, are also quite acidic. Umesh Shukla's direction is simple and neat. He struggles at a few places in the first half, but overall, he manages to leave a mark and ensure that viewers are moved and have laughed in equal measures. 102 NOT OUT is adapted from a Gujarati play by the same name, directed by Saumya Joshi, and Umesh manages to get it on celluloid very well. At a few places, it does give you a feeling of a play but no complaints as such since the content is strong!

Amitabh Bachchan is in a great form yet again and delivers an outstanding performance. It's amusing and endearing to see him playing a centenarian and still preferring to live life to the fullest. Even in the emotional scenes, he shines a lot. His Gujarati accent comes out well, but it's not too in-your-face. Rishi Kapoor also puts his best foot forward and gets completely into the skin of his character. It's nice to see him as an uptight senior citizen and his gradual transformation is also lovely. His best act is definitely in a crucial emotional sequence in the second half where he mouths no dialogues but communicates a lot simply through his expressions and eyes. Jimit Trivedi whose debut in BHOOL BULAIYAA (2007) was much talked about gives a yet another bravura performance. He also contributes a lot to the fun and emotional quotient of the film. Dharmendra Gohil (Amol) is decent in the lone sequence.

Salim-Sulaiman's music is hardly memorable. 'Bachche Ki Jaan' and 'Kulfi' both are played in the background and go well with the narrative. 'Badumbaa' is missing from the film. George Joseph's background score however is quite exhilarating. Laxman Utkar's cinematography is decent and the exterior shots of Mumbai are well captured. Bodhaditya Banerjee's editing is slick, at times too quick, but overall fair. It's commendable that a film with the title of 102 NOT OUT is actually 102 minutes long and kudos to the editor for managing it. Mansi Dhruv Mehta's production design is appealing - the mansion looks quite rich. Veera Kapur Ee's costume stylist is first-rate. The review would be incomplete without the mention of Preetisheel Singh's make up, hair and prosthetics. She gives a great look to both the veteran actors which also turns out to be the film's USP.

On the whole, 102 NOT OUT is a complete family entertainer with strong emotions as its trump card. It carries an important message for today's times. At the box office, it will have a strong word of mouth and families are bound to flock to watch it in theatres.

102NotOut : An unusual story of father and son- is adopted from the successful Gujarati play by the same name, written and directed by Saumya Joshi. Amitabh Bachchan as 102 years old man and Rishi Kapoor as 75 years old man are in the lead, & the film is directed by Umesh Shukla.

Dattatraya Vakhariya wants to break the record of a Chinese man who lived 118 years. He gives two options to his son Babulal Vakhariya to either leave his home and live in an old age home or to change himself into a happy and delightful person by agreeing to his terms! And the film takes its pace after one by another challenges which are given to Babulal.

It is a blessing to watch both the legends on the same screen! They are back after 27 years! Amitabh Bachchan plays his role brilliantly. And I know, you are bored of reading this line in every film of his! Rishi Kapoor gives one of the best performances of his career. The pair of these two is fabulous. One more actor is there to entertain you- Jimit Trivedi. Every Gujarati movie lover knows him well because of Gujjubhai Movies. He plays a character of Dhiru with great conviction. His wit is quite enough for audiences to laugh out loud. Especially, the scene of him describing Bamboo trees!

Post interval, many scenes are full of emotion. I have seen the play three times. Each time I've enjoyed it a lot. Despite the fact that I knew what's going to happen next, I cried a lot in post interval! And that is unbelievable...! This can only happen if actors are creating some magic. Even I can also say that the script is also well developed, that every time you can feel the emotion. Now, it is clear on my mind that I love cinema more than theatre, so for me Today is the realization day! Thanks to 102 not out. And special thanks to the background music team, for providing suitable environment.

Just two songs are there- Kulfi & Bachche Ki Jaan, which are suitable to the flow. The usage of old Hindi movie songs are fantastic. Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana and Waqt Ne Kiya Haseen Sitam are still fresh. Like it is shown in film, just try these songs on speaker in night to feel the magic. I can give you my guarantee that if you do it once, you'll do it more often.

Umesh K Shukla has done a good job. Pulling of a script based on a play and that too on such a high level is not an easy task. Editing is crisp. Usage of cartoons are commendable. Set design is as per the script. Costumes are well and good. The Happy Street scene at the end is fantastic. I feel that there are some scenes where characters are happy and celebrating, but as an audience, we get tears in eyes. This scene is one of them! I can not explain in words that how was I feeling at the time when Bachchan and Kapoor were dancing in the rain. Uff...

'Aulaad Agar Nalayak Nikale, To Usey Bhool Jana Chahiye... Sirf Unka Bachpan Yaad Rakhna Chahiye!' - There are many well written dialogues in the film by Saumya Joshi. The love letter scene is too good! As well as the church scene. I must say here that Rishi Kapoor has delivered a very strong performance.

Word of mouth will become this Amitabh-Rishi starrer film's main weapon to destroy Thanos and it'll run successfully at Box Office. Gujaratis do watchout this film for its Gujarati elements. You will never regret of giving your 102 minutes to this wonderful movie- 102 not out. So, go for it guys, learn to live life thoroughly... Yo!

Duration : 102 Minutes Genre : Comedy Drama

CAST Amitabh Bachchan : He portrays Dattatraya, the 102 old man who is young by heart. Even today I would say that there is nobody like Amitabh Bachchan in the entire industry. He carries out the hardest roles with so much ease. He moulds himself so much into character that you start to believe he is a real individual. Rishi Kapoor : He portrays Babu, the 75 year old son who has accepted his old age. Rishi has been known for his versatility and he impresses no less. Jimit Trivedi : He portrayed Dhiru, assistant/helper to both the main leads. He had a sweet role.

PLOT 102 not out is based on a Gujarati play, about the relationship of a father and son and how a father even at a such an old age teaches the son about important life lessons. It was beautifully written by Saumya Joshi and well executed by director Umesh Shukla.

SOUNDTRACK The tracks of 102 not out are by Salim Sulaiman are below average and don't really leave a mark.

Overall 102 Not Out is a light hearted flick which is a deserving watch.

I am not a fan of bollywood movies for obvious reasons (there is not much good cinema left here). But every once in a while, a soul-searching movie like this comes out which just shakes me to the core of my heart. The great script coupled with the 2 greatest actors of all time, is just simply too good. Everyone should watch this movie.

Amitabh Bachchan comes home one day with a resolution to be the oldest man in the history of the world: Since he is 102, he has sixteen years to go. However, he sees no chance of accomplishing this with his glum, cautious 75-year-old son, played by Rishi Kapoor bringing him down, so he's going to put him in an old age home.... unless the son agrees to a series of challenges. What starts out as a silly farce gradually ripens into a wider discourse on relationships.

It's based on a play and ultimately is about how good parents never stop raising their children. I found the acting a bit too broad by Mr. Bachchan, but that was a natural choice to offset the low-affect depression of Mr. Kapoor. In the end it was a charming movie and well worth my time.

First of all, Amitabh Bachchan & Rishi Kapoor congratulations to both of you and secondly, you both have done a great contribution and justice on your roles and it's really fun watching you both in this fantastic movie. Your actings were superb. I liked the concept and the script. The idea behind the movie was very well explained and presented brilliantly. In the movie, Amitabh Bachchan completed his century and got out for 102 but Rishi Kapoor has only got 25 short to his maiden century in this movie (102 Not Out Part 1) but hope he can still make his century in their upcoming102 Not Out in part 2 and then could have a chance to fulfill his caring dad (Amitabh Bachchan) wish by breaking the world record holder of 118 years old Omchang Tong from China. What you think Rishi Jee, are you gonna make this happen and do this for your beloved dad - Amitabh?

Amitabh jii hats off! This film is all about what is life and how the modern age childrens are ! Life is about to enjoy each and every moment and we don't have to be sad and creepy for our age is happening ! Stop to take medicines and start to roaming , " Don't die when you alive " this tag line is simply enough for this film !

Its a boring for me as it looked like theatre. We go to see cinema for visual treat. acting is ok but found over acting of both actors. giving 3/10

A amazing story of confidence, strength, family and how to laugh and enjoy life. It was amazing to see Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoor after a long time, the acting was amazing and I am recommending this movie to my friends and family because it was worth my time. Live life and enjoy.

Two Master Performers Amitabh Bachchan & Rishi Kapoor, Pull off an awe-inspiring saga of A Father & Son Relationship in a extremely beautiful way.. They not only entertain the viewer but also teach. And they teach and not preach. The importance of Happiness, The joy of free living and that Mischief is ageless and must continue till we breathe.. And as Amitabh Bachchan says in a dialogue.. "Jab tak Zinda ho, Tab tak marna nahi!" (Don't Die, Till You Die) And so is the movie.. So Very Full Of Life! Love, Laughter, Emotion and a Sweet Message.. Don't hold back, Go watch it! Coz If you miss this one.. You're going to miss a lot.

Imagine a 102 year old father wanting to send his 75 year old son to a senior citizen home because his son's 'old' attitude is keeping him from becoming the oldest man in history. It's a genuinely novel plot that one doesn't come across often. I enjoy gentle movies and for the most part '102 Not Out' is charming enough to keep a smile on your face during its relatively short running time.

The story, as you've already gathered, is about Dattatraya Vakharia who refuses to die until life is ripped from his body. He's a young at heart father who believes in living life to the fullest and his grumpy 75 year old son, Babulal, is the only thing standing in his way. They're joined in their daily squabbles by a young shop clerk who cannot seem to get enough of the duo's banter. It's a simple tale of years lived and forgotten, hearts broken and mended, and life as it was and as it is. The first half is a delightful breeze with Vakharia Senior trying to infuse some excitment into his sour son. Humor is aplenty and you'll laugh out loud at several occasions. Post interval things take a turn for the serious and go down Baghban lane. Feelings are on the emotionally manipulative side and what started off brilliantly becomes a tad routine. Nevertheless, there's enough to like in this film largely due to its terrific leads.

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent as the joyous father who believes in keeping things light. Mujhe marne se sakht nafrat hai, he says mischievously. Mr. Bachchan continues to surprise and impress. The years have only made him better. Is there anything he can't do? Rishi Kapoor is perfect as the ill-tempered son who, as we learn, has many reasons to be bitter. It's a nuanced and real performance. The two actors share a remarkable chemistry that's proof that talent can outlive everything.

Umesh Shukla's direction is crisp and keeps the film from dragging. He's helped immensely by Saumya Joshi who has written this as well as the original Gujarati play the story is based on. Some clever dialogues, particularly the ones in the love letter scene, are hysterical. The music is easy on the ears and flows nicely in the narrative. Bachche ki Jaan Loge Kya is a hoot! The biggest winner, still, is the concept. Full points for originality, Mr. Joshi.

This is a soft spoken movie that'll tug at your heartstrings. Some forced tears aside, you'll cherish your time with these old folk who'll make you laugh, cry, and remind you to live while you can. Life is short...even if you're over a century old. https://stuffiwatchblog.wordpress.com/

Very simple but real picture of society....So many Amol is there in our society...Amitabh ji and Risishi Kapoor, what a superb acting...They pours life in this lovely directed story line.....Must watch ...

#102NotOut is about old age. But its also about ageing elegantly, leading a happy life n dumping things which prevent us from doing so. The lead players, 102 year old bachhan n 75 year old kapoor r flawless n keep u entertained throughout. The father-son bonding is very well established. Its also clearly shown, how kids who ditch home for a sounder future, r utterly egotistical n have no time for their aged parents. They return home only when it becomes commercially viable for them to do so. Most of the scenes r shot indoors, there r no fancy locations. Worth watching. Rating 3/5.

Summary: 102 Not out is a film based on a Gujrati pay by the same name. A father named Dattatraya Vakhariya, played by Amitabh Bachchan is a 102 year old man with a mind still young and body full of spirit. His son Babulal Vakhariya played by Rishi Kapoor is of 75 years and for some reason has lost interest in his life; or in his own words: "Has accepted his old age" and is annoyed for most of the time. On one of the Valentine's day, Dattatraya makes an unusual announcement of sending Babulal to old age home so that he can break the world record for living longest. He thinks that the sad and boring life of Babulal is a hinderance for this record. Babulal opposes and in order to stay in the house, Dattatraya offers some challenges to Babulal which will make him a jolly and delightful person.

This is a 102 minute film and all of the above things happen within the first 15 minutes. What follows is the struggles of Rishi Kapoor to complete each and every challenge and how with each challenge he finds happiness and tries to bring back his original self.

The movie though portrayed as light hearted from the trailer has many strong and intense emotional scenes which are played to perfection by all the actors. A special applaud to Jimit Trivedi who plays a strong supporting character in taking care of both the old people. Beneath all the fun and emotions there is a strong underlying message that this film succeeds in delivering to the audience. For me, in this film acting of Rishi Kapoor was slightly better than Amitabh Bachchan and he plays all the diverse emotions to near perfection.

The film is not a classic and in my opinion it does not aim to be so. The songs though are not particularly exceptional but they do give a boost to the movie. There are scenes where some of the old classic songs such as "Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam" are played and these scenes in particular are a joy to watch. The film, however, I think rushes to the climax hastily and does not deliver the same level of emotions that other scenes in the movie deliver.

The dialogues of the movie are good; not exceptional but good. They are funny because the acting is very good. Bollywood has made this type of movie after a long time. Should watch it.

102 Not Out has a big heart. It is funny, sentimental and guess what, it has twists too. Abhishek Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor were just excellent here. Watch 102 Not Out. It is definitely worth watching.

Amitabh Bachchan is fascinating! I really enjoyed the dialogue, there wasn't a moment where I got distracted. Rishi Kapoor was great as usual. I would definitely recommend this movie, I know I'll be watching it again. I don't normally write reviews, but this movie was really well done in terms of keeping the viewer engaged. Well done to the cast and crew.

102 Not Out - The movie that brings two favourite stars of yesteryear, Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoor in a never before seen combination of father and son. The movie is short 1hr 40min moral science lesson on how age is just a number and life is to live and as Amitabh's character says "I have never died during my life" so live life to the fullest live for your happiness and not for people who don't care for you. The story revolves around a 102 year old father in the hope of breaking the world record for the oldest man title tries to get his 75 year old son change the way he lives and copes with things around him. The setting is very theatrical literally with most of the events happening inside the house. So the feel and melodrama is of the theatre kind and were it not for the two actors this movie would have been way different. The actors keep us through with their banters and theatrics. Story and premise are very predictable and has emotions and cliches galore ala Bhagban style. The movie has it's moments and is a decent weekend watch if you have nothing much to do and if u r a fan of the two actors. We now know where Ranbir, Kareena and Taimur get their cuteness from..Rishi Kapoor lovely as ever..

Simply a boring Hindi movie. I was able to watch until the end because I put the video at a fast speed. Otherwise, I would not get there. Bollywood has many good movies and this truly is not one of them. Do not waste your time with this crap. I was kind enough to give this rating. I could have given an even lower rating.

Story was great it was an inspiration to live more and a great comedy presented by rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. Real great movie loved it.

This movie has everything to relax you, to make you emotional, to make you happy with light fun, at the same time leaving you with some important life long messages. Excellent acting by the three trio.