Friday, December 19, 2014

PK



Rating : 9/10
Release Date : 19th December, 2014
Time : 153 minutes
Director, Writer : Rajkumar Hirani; Co-Writer: Abhijat Joshi; Music : Shantanu Moitra
Starring : Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Parikshit Sahni, Boman Irani, Saurabh Shukla, Sushant Singh Rajput




Ten Things About PK (and I’m trying hard to give nothing of the story away)

1. Aamir displays a child-like curiosity in the film, questions many things we take for granted. Imagine, if we were brought up in isolation, without parents / elders to make us conform, how many of our customs would we find odd ? For example, the concept of money ? Or Dancing Cars ? Or even clothes ? Its inevitable then, that he gets the name he does…


2. One custom, that for sure Aamir finds very intriguing, is that of our religions. Or different companies, run by different managers, as he puts it. Just for starters, ever wondered how the colour of mourning in one is the bridal colour in another ?


3. He, for reasons that will only be clear as you watch the film, does all this questioning in fluent Bhojpuri… which definitely enhances the humour quotient


4. He only trusts two people. One is Sanjay Dutt, a band master in Mandva, Rajasthan. Who, to assuage his own guilt, takes Aamir in, gives him shelter, helps him in many ways


5. The other is the pretty, petite, Anushka (looking quite different, not all naturally I’m assured by women who claim they can make out such stuff), who helps him out of a bit of a jam. Freshly jilted by her lover, Sushant Singh Rajput and back from videsh (picturesque Bruges), she is now a TV reporter in Delhi, and her Dad (Parikshit Sahni) is a great believer in a God-man, Saurabh Shukla


6. Saurabh Shukla, as many others of his ilk, claim to have a direct line to God. And his routine, extremely well enacted, actually involves him doing a mock conversation with our Maker, whenever a question is posed to him. He ends up having a key role to play in the film


7. Aamir’s acting and dialogue delivery is close to perfect. He is brilliant and with this one cements his reputation as one of the best actors we have on screen, definitely the best amongst the superstars.


8. Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi deserve many kudos for delivering a great script (this time hopefully no controversy from a disgruntled author) as does Vidhu Vinod Chopra for producing it. Credit also due to Raju Hirani for extracting super performances from all actors (Sanjay Dutt was very good in his brief role) and also for great locales. The music, songs by Shantanu Moitra, lyrics by Swanand Kirkire is great – enhances the film, doesn’t disturb the story / pace of the film and isn’t the type that makes you reach for the phone to check your messages (the case with most film songs these days)


9. The film is a light-hearted yet hard hitting look at life and an aspect that divides us quite deeply. Probably something that should be kept personal but is instead used more for outwardly show, to create schisms among us. Something that in recent times has led to too much ‘touchiness’, unnecessary ‘sensitivity’ and even senseless violence.


10. There is a fable like feel to the movie (was reminded for some reason of Chocolat) and it deserves a lot of credit for managing to keep the tone light, despite the seriousness of the points it makes. The choice of Bhojpuri really does prove a master-stroke in this regard. There was, I felt, one redundant love angle in the film, and the sole point deducted for its final rating is probably towards that. I recommend making time for the film this week. And taking the kids with you is highly advisable.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

Aamir's timing is excellent.

Anonymous said...

Kaisen baa ? Year end, he attracts more attention than others..."If you are good at nothing in life - become a Baba, Swami, Saint ".... self-proclaimed Godmen, can they show what lies beyond ? They organise rave parties, move around in chartered planes, ask for physical favours.. What nonsense,... they tie you up further in knots..

Anonymous said...

Yesssssss.. Enjoy the Yuletide spirit, Christmas bonhomie of the city...

Anonymous said...

Am going to bake plum cakes, and eat it too...

Anonymous said...

Have you been to the picturesque Bruges too ?

Anonymous said...

You must see yesterday's newspaper supplement, full, first three pages are dedicated to another of these controversial baba. He claims to be the messenger of God! Apparently, there a movie being released in the coming year. Hard to believe, in today's time, people have blind faith on such people..

Debojit said...

There are basically two great actors in this industry whose films not only entertain but also convey some important vital relevant message which in real practical fast life of today's times especially the value of which we either underestimate or fail to understand....and these two actors are none other than Aamir Khan and Aftab Shivdasani....well done Pk...Pk rocks

Anonymous said...

A speck of brighness in this cold dreary weather..

Anonymous said...

:D

Anonymous said...

:D .... XO XO XO

Anonymous said...

Dearest Writer, before all of your fans, admirers, followers, family n friends, well-wishers so on an so forth start wishing... May you feel more confident and optimistic in the coming year, continue to learn and expand your horizon, answer your own internal rhythm, add zing and dazzle and sparkle as always... Sparkling Wine !

Anonymous said...

Wish you sublime days ahead.

Anonymous said...

I try a little harder to be a little better, some people feel the rain others just get wet...

Anonymous said...

When I was a child, I used to forget everything. So I was told "learn to remember" to move ahead in life. Now, when I'm able to remember.... I tell myself 'learn to forget' & move ahead in life...

Anonymous said...

A sarire on Prophet Mohammad can get you killed, where as a satire on Hindu god/godmen can help you seek 300 crores ! How ironical... Must have heard the latest from another Maharaj - Hum Do, Hamare Chaar ! Talk about population explosion, one field where India will be no.1 in the world... Such abhorrent act, they are religious fanatics, massacre of innocent people. (Earlier in Peshawar and now Paris) ... Freedom of press is the true hallmark of democracy.... The mess we are in.... Hope they restore the status quo.

Anonymous said...

I try to revive my spirits by listening to Lennon's call to the human spirit in hiscsong, 'Imagine' - maybe a dreamer but not the only one.... (Living life in peace... Let love make the world go round.. Love is what matters...

Anonymous said...

I try to revive my spirits by listening to Lennon's call to the human spirit in his song, 'Imagine' - maybe a dreamer but not the only one.... (Living life in peace... Let love make the world go round.. Love is what matters...)

Anonymous said...

A satire on Prophet Mohammad can get you killed, where as a satire on Hindu god/godmen can help you seek 300 crores ! How ironical... Must have heard the latest from another Maharaj - Hum Do, Hamare Chaar ! Talk about population explosion, one field where India will be no.1 in the world... That guruji in MSG, has not only acted, directed, but composed, written and sung the songs as well. No limit to talent, one can say.... ..... Such abhorrent act, they are religious fanatics, massacre of innocent people. (Earlier in Peshawar and now Paris) ... Freedom of press is the true hallmark of democracy.... The mess we are in.... Hope they restore the status quo.

Sudheer Yadav said...

PK is a nice movie people are blaming that some contain should remove from this movie. But overall movie is super and PK Crossed 400 Crore Collection Worldwide. So nice article I love this review

Anonymous said...

Review is better than the movie :)

Anonymous said...

How does one get such coloured letters/digits/alphabets, as Mr. Sudheer Yadav's ?

Anonymous said...

Win a trip to the 'City of Romance' by taking part in the contest... Log on to : www.Lovein Bruges.com and stand a chance to win a holiday package to Bruges and Flanders.... Being sponsored by Jet Airways..

Anonymous said...

Do you remember the first Liril advertisement ? It was shot in the waterfall at Bhandardara amongst the picturesque surroundings of the lake and hills. Only three hours drive from Bombay, very unspoilt, unexplored, pretty and cool. There is a famous dam built by the British. It's hot the highest hill point in Maharashtra... Funny it's so close to Bombay and very few people have been there...

Anonymous said...

Do you remember the first Liril advertisement ? It was shot in the waterfall at Bhandardara amongst the picturesque surroundings of the lake and hills. Only three hours drive from Bombay, very unspoilt, unexplored, pretty and cool. There is a famous dam built by the British. It's got the highest hill point in Maharashtra... Funny it's so close to Bombay and very few people have been there...

Anonymous said...

At times I do miss the life of a free spirited girl, not a worry in the world, blowing a happy whistle, used to ride to my office...how a woman's life changes after marriage, trapped ...life now is full of compromises and aadjustments..

Anonymous said...

Why don't our politicians refuse to accept flowers, garlands, bouquets ? What a waste...

Neel Mehta said...

Where have u been? No reviews for a long time. All well?

Anonymous said...

What happened to your sense of humour ?