"Krrish" as a movie, has excited two distinctly different types of reaction. Some have positively hated it ... deeming it a sheer waste of money trying to watch the film. The other, kids and those young at heart, have been impressed by the action sequences and special effects.
I must say that Rakesh Roshan has done well to have roped in people from outside the country, when it came to filming the special effects. Indian cinema still has a long way to go as far as such sequences are concerned. To that end, this movie has been a path-breaker.
However, having said that, I would still say that the sequences lack the sort of finesse or slick handling, that say, movies like "Superman" or "Star Wars" and the like, have shown us.
On the whole the movie is enjoyable ... with the exception of Priyanka Chopra and her screen "friend" ... who have overacted awfully. Their make-up too is too loud and seems better adapted to the Kathakali theatre style! The heroine is such a stark contrast to the protagonist ... it seems to stand out like a sore thumb! There is one point that I have been wondering about. I trust Mr. Roshan Senior, will take note.
Krrish's father is said to have gone abroad for a period of two years. This information is repeated a few times. Yet, one is told that Krrish was born at the point when at the end of the two years, his father, being disillusioned about the fact that his special abilities had been used for nefarious purposes, has decided to go back to his native land. Unless this is a marvel of science, to put it very crudely, it is a bit difficult to figure out how his wife had been able to produce a child when her husband had been away. Immaculate conception? Or do the special abilities come into play here? Hritik Roshan has proved that he's as good as any of the other actors who are dominating the Bollywood scene at present. His portrayal of the father and son proves this point. He has managed to make each of the characters distinctly different from the other ... through mannerisms, expression and of course attire. Whilst the father is still naive, slightly unsure of himself, exuding an all-pervading innocence, the son is a lot more worldly-wise, confident, in control of his destiny. Hritik Roshan deserves kudos for his acting!
If you aren't a critic who bitterly tears movies to shreds just for the heck of it ... please go and watch the film. But go with an open mind ... without any preconceived notions, or expectations.
I must say that Rakesh Roshan has done well to have roped in people from outside the country, when it came to filming the special effects. Indian cinema still has a long way to go as far as such sequences are concerned. To that end, this movie has been a path-breaker.
However, having said that, I would still say that the sequences lack the sort of finesse or slick handling, that say, movies like "Superman" or "Star Wars" and the like, have shown us.
On the whole the movie is enjoyable ... with the exception of Priyanka Chopra and her screen "friend" ... who have overacted awfully. Their make-up too is too loud and seems better adapted to the Kathakali theatre style! The heroine is such a stark contrast to the protagonist ... it seems to stand out like a sore thumb! There is one point that I have been wondering about. I trust Mr. Roshan Senior, will take note.
Krrish's father is said to have gone abroad for a period of two years. This information is repeated a few times. Yet, one is told that Krrish was born at the point when at the end of the two years, his father, being disillusioned about the fact that his special abilities had been used for nefarious purposes, has decided to go back to his native land. Unless this is a marvel of science, to put it very crudely, it is a bit difficult to figure out how his wife had been able to produce a child when her husband had been away. Immaculate conception? Or do the special abilities come into play here? Hritik Roshan has proved that he's as good as any of the other actors who are dominating the Bollywood scene at present. His portrayal of the father and son proves this point. He has managed to make each of the characters distinctly different from the other ... through mannerisms, expression and of course attire. Whilst the father is still naive, slightly unsure of himself, exuding an all-pervading innocence, the son is a lot more worldly-wise, confident, in control of his destiny. Hritik Roshan deserves kudos for his acting!
If you aren't a critic who bitterly tears movies to shreds just for the heck of it ... please go and watch the film. But go with an open mind ... without any preconceived notions, or expectations.