Yuvraj review
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Friday, 21 November 2008 01:10
Yuvraj review
Every step you take, every move you make… we’ll be watchin’ you. Have altered the lines of a famous song. For, this one is applicable for Subhash Ghai, a proficient storyteller, one of the most successful stories from this side of the Atlantic. Irrespective of how his films are received at the ticket window, Ghai’s movies are always under scrutiny. You watch every film with a magnifying glass.
yuvraj is no exception!
Ghai’s forte has been drama. Recall the dramatic moments in Karz, Vidhaata, Meri Jung, Ram Lakhan, Karma, Saudagar. He re-visits the genre with yuvraj. Besides, yuvraj is his most opulent work thus far. It has a sweeping effect, the film makes a stunning visual statement.
Honestly, yuvraj isn’t Ghai’s best work, but post Yaadein, Kisna and Black & White, yuvraj salvages him, even redeems the storyteller.
The story (Ghai) mirrors a universal truth. Greed leads to disputes and in turn, ruins all relationships. A fact you’ve heard or witnessed time and again in real life. While the story is captivating, the screenplay doesn’t really do justice to the thought. Also, Rahman’s music acts as a soothing balm, but the problem is, it takes time to grow on the listener. And that could be a deterrent.
Yet, in all fairness, yuvraj is a notch above the commonplace. If you intend spending your hard-earned money on it or devoting 3 hours of your precious time on Ghai’s new outing, chances are you won’t regret it.
Deven yuvraj (Salman Khan) is a chorus singer, in love with Anushka (Katrina Kaif). Her father Dr. Banton (Boman Irani), however, is dead against this relationship. Things take a turn when Deven’s father passes away and he returns to London to stake claim on his father’s wealth.
He meets his two estranged brothers Gyanesh yuvraj (Anil Kapoor) and Danny yuvraj (Zayed Khan) after almost twelve years. But things aren’t hunky-dory between them…
Ghai has an eye for visuals and every frame of yuvraj seems like a painting on celluloid. Unmistakably, that’s the first thing you notice as yuvraj unfolds.
It takes time to absorb yuvraj. In fact, Ghai doesn’t open all his cards at the very outset. It’s only when the father (Javed Shaikh) passes away and Mithun Chakraborty, the Executor of the Will, enters the scene that the wheels start moving.
The film gathers momentum after the interval. If the first hour has a few by-now-famous Ghai scenes, the second hour sees Ghai in form, with a number of sequences staying in your memory. The penultimate 20-25 minutes are the best. Watch Anil go through the handycam with disbelief, watch Anil and Salman’s act during the concert, watch Salman’s emotional outburst towards the end… also the titles (brings back memories of Om Shanti Om).
On the flip side, the screenplay is erratic. There’re constant highs and lows in this journey, the film works in patches. In fact, the screenplay falls prey to predictability and mediocrity at places.
Ghai handles the dramatic scenes with flourish. Rahman’s music is soothing, but you expect more because Ghai’s movies are embellished with lilting music that you recall even after 2 or 3 decades. Kabir Lal captures the striking beauty of Europe well. The output is superb. The sets (Omung Kumar) are truly majestic.
yuvraj belongs to Anil Kapoor, who towers above the entire cast and delivers a natural, believable performance. Salman’s looks are inconsistent. At times the boyish look is intact, at times he looks bloated. Ditto for his hairstyle. His performance, however, is better, mainly towards the finale. Zayed tries hard and convinces in a few scenes. Mithun Chakraborty is fantastic in a brief role.
Katrina looks angelic. Despite the focus being on the three men, she registers an impact. Boman Irani is credible, especially in the scene when he steps out of the Operation Theatre towards the end. Aushima Sawhney is confident. Anjan Srivastava and the pack of villains/vamps look straight out of Ram Lakhan and Taal.
On the whole, yuvraj is interesting in parts, with the penultimate 20/25 minutes taking the film to an all-time high. At the box-office, the package (a mammoth cast, Subhash Ghai, A.R. Rahman, the stunning locales of Europe) should ensure a hearty opening and with no major opposition in the forthcoming week, it should keep its investors smiling.
bakwas movie ,.. salman is a budha , total waste of money
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have seen it twice already since yesterday!!! Music does grow on you. Hadn’t heard it before but i seem to be liking it. Beautiful locations and I enjoyed the Movie.
Salman think of your here after and strife for that not by becoming yuvraaj…Hell fire or Heaven, your choice brother…………
salman strikes again this time in yuvaj ……….great movie guys go for it …….salman rocks again
Yuvraaj is amazing movie. Salman bhai is looking very handsome. It’s a hit movie.
Good movie, Great Locations, Gorgious Kat.
GO WATCH IT.
salman is great with Kat & nice movie.
fudu movie
such a blunderous movie, pathetic one.
totally waste of time & money
salman is great katrina is also great and = movie is brilliant
great movie watch it trice amazing kings of movies this is one thing that the music is out standing this is the reason the pic is good ………….
every 1 go and watch it otherwise u will dieeeeeeee………
Movie is good and Salman bhai look evergreen. Katrina is ok… Could have done something intresting to watch(Subahsh gahi)…Only because of Slamn I watched the movie and I got I wanted. Salman and Katrina relationship looks absolutely stunning.
I also liked the movie. Music is good apart from one song. before watching the movie, i had got really bad reviews about the movie but i enjoyed the movie overall.
great movie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lovely songs…..beautiful sets……..complimented by brilliant acting of salman khan. and anil kapoor
anil kapoor is ultimate…go and watch the movie out only for anil kapoor’r performance
it is totally outstanding movie . salman khan doing outstanding performance.& katrina kaif looks preety with salman khan .this movie is totally super-duper hit.
Great movie and people who do not like it well we know why? Salman haters well? look who you are and look who Salman is? Superstar has rocked in movies for over 20 years? if you dont like him simply dont watch his movies and MR. SHREY? are u forgetting one day you will be a bhudda too? Salman might be 42 but is fit ans can get any lady he wants which you won’t at the agr of 42!! hahaa grip a life u muppets.
Total waste of time and money….. Bhiyaa subhash Khaiii kuch achaa banaa lo zindagi mein siraf average actors bananey hai kya…. bhaiyaa musical banana tha to opera mein kaam karo , movie kyon banatey ho…do char gaaney daal do movie apney aap chal jayegee yeh socha tha kya ?? bhaiyaa time doosra aa gaya hai. people are looking for something different … get some new and real scripts ..wo hee sadi luv stories…
after love story 2050 and drona it’s third best movie of the year……….. Ha ha ha
wow splendid movie go 5 times atleast… music lovers…dont hesitate.. those wh obelieve in true love this is where u can confess.
its average movie. katrina n salman look kool
this is a total waste of money…
i expected to see a good subhas ghai movie..
turned out to be a bump…
nothing is sequential..the story is looseely made up..it feels like the director was making up the story as the filiming was goin..
all the actors are out of place…..nothing falls where it should..
the music though good are very badly picturised….coming out of nowhere….
i am a movie lover but this one sucked big time..
makes me believe…mr ghai is getting old….and old and old….
should stop making movies now
its a bad bad movie…
just cant stand Salman ’s overact anymore
Great movie watch it-complete bolleywood style and Salman is same as usual. I like the movie.
Steven
Every step that you take, every move that you make… we’ll be watching’ you. Have altered the lines of a famous song. For, this one is applicable for Subhash Ghai, a proficient storyteller, one of the most successful stories from this side of the Atlantic. Irrespective of how his films are received at the ticket window, Ghai’s movies are always under scrutiny. You watch every film with a magnifying glass.
honestly YUVRAJ is an outstanding work of salman khan and katrina kaif
Ghai’s forte has been drama. Recall the dramatic moments in Karz, Vidhaata, Meri Jung, Ram Lakhan, Karma, Saudagar. He re-visits the genre with yuvraj. Besides, yuvraj is his most opulent work thus far. It has a sweeping effect, the film makes a stunning visual statement.
Honestly, yuvraj isn’t Ghai’s best work, but post Yaadein, Kisna and Black & White, yuvraj salvages him, even redeems the storyteller.
The story (Ghai) mirrors a universal truth. Greed leads to disputes and in turn, ruins all relationships. A fact you’ve heard or witnessed time and again in real life. While the story is captivating, the screenplay doesn’t really do justice to the thought. Also, Rahman’s music acts as a soothing balm, but the problem is, it takes time to grow on the listener. And that could be a deterrent.
Yet, in all fairness, yuvraj is a notch above the commonplace. If you intend spending your hard-earned money on it or devoting 3 hours of your precious time on Ghai’s new outing, chances are you won’t regret it.
Deven yuvraj (Salman Khan) is a chorus singer, in love with Anushka (Katrina Kaif). Her father Dr. Banton (Boman Irani), however, is dead against this relationship. Things take a turn when Deven’s father passes away and he returns to London to stake claim on his father’s wealth.
over all i would give 4/5 point.
bhai are u mad. ?..its up to u…how do i know is great or bakvas….coz i havent seen yet…ha ha ha
The movie was ok..
Did axcept alot but it was ok..
Complimented to Anil kapoor, he act very well
Katrina’s acting was very low..
stil dont know why she is playing movie :S
Good points ::
Good Cinematography,
katrina looking good as a damsel
Sober, clean, family film,
no fijool actions, no comedy (?) or no dble meaning dialects
pleasant foreign land shooting
A way better than dostana, drona, Chamku, emi, or other recent garbage movie
Bad parts::
Somehow the film ended so quickly and suddenly , n’ unexpectadly, and movie seems uncomplete.
Not ANY better at all than other Ghai movies like
Ram lakhan, hero, saudaagar, taal, pardesh.. etc
there is no substance in the story at all.
Could had added little comedy in it, if wished.
Could had added more turning points in story.
Could have made it a little better if Ghai had watched,
Kal ho na a ho, Kuchh kuchh hota hai, Kabhi Khushi,,, etc movies and had studied those.
Anil has acted little better than salmaan n’ zayed.
Boman has failed in comedy.
Movie is average – Ok. – Just a pleasant- family film in today’s time.
there is handsome salman and beautiful katrina with subash ghai .this combination make the film best…………………..
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Excellent movie, Direction and photography is too good, Story is not good but performance of all stars are very nice. I wants to see this movie twice.
i think it’s a best flop movie of 2008
Ghai seems to be getting his form back with yuvraj..he is a materstoryteller and a king of drama,its just that he is a bit confused about what kind of movies he should make. The dance drama action of 80’s should be back in vogue.it all ended with qayamat se qayamat tak,but looking at how big hits Om Shanti Om and Main hoon na were,i believe its time that dance drama action should be back.this movie has everything but no action which is justified looking at the storyline.I think ghai should now derive a lotta confidence from this movie and go on to make the mother of all action films.go watch yuvraj,if not for anything then at least for the nostalagia that the subhash ghai era generates!
not good but not bad also two stars for the movie and brilliant acting from salman khan and anil kapoor
Subhash Ghai has lost his touch. The dialogues and script are bakwas. Boman Irani is a fine actor but in the hands of
Ghai he has been made a caricature..
The visuals are stunning and the music is great. On the
whole just a time pass movie whereas we were expecting
a much better product this time from Ghai especially after
the last few duds from his company.
Even established producers like Karan Johar, Yash Chopra,
Vidhu Chopra are now handing over their projects to young and talented directors and they are creating such refreshing
and enjoyable movies.
Mr Ghai, you are now getting old. Move over.
directors who are
such a pathetic movie ………. i cant believe this is been directed by subash gae .its not bad it worse. dont waste time and money on this dabba movie.
Guys i had a real good time watching Yuvvraaj. Anil was superb as usual, Salman as usual lived up to the expectations, Katrina Kaif playing the cello looks awesome n not to forget the beautiful foreign locales and the grand sets
its really an interesting, guys go and watch this movie, u wont regret after watchin this movie
Imagine a beautiful china teacup saying: “I wasn’t always like this. There was a time when I was just a cold, hard, colourless lump of clay. One day the potter picked me up and said, ‘I could do something with this.’ Then he started to put pressure on me and change my shape. I said, ‘What are you doing? That hurts. Stop!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ Then he put me on a wheel and began to spin me around and around until I shouted, ‘Let me off.’ He replied, ‘Not yet.’ Then he shaped me into a cup and put me in a hot oven. I cried, ‘Let me out of here. I’m suffocating.’ But he looked at me and said, ‘Not yet.’ When he took me out, I thought his work on me was over, but then he started to paint me. I couldn’t believe what he did next. He put me back into the oven, and I said, ‘I can’t stand this, please let me out!’ But he said, ‘Not yet.’ Finally he took me out of the oven and set me on a shelf where I thought he had forgotten me. Then one day he took me off the shelf and held me up before a mirror. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had become a beautiful teacup that everyone wants to buy.”
There are things going on in your life today that you don’t understand. When you finally get to the place God wants you to be, you’ll realise that He has been making you into a vessel He can use, bless, and use to bless others. So, allow God to shape you!
Excellent Music. Anil Kapoor should get award for his performance in this movie. Katrina is really Angelic.
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great movie man,
great advise,
only intelligent persons can understand,
kehte hai naa,
sone ki parakh sirf sunar hi jaane
Dam u !! Dostana was a damn better than this load off dump
Dnt waste ur money go watch Dostana at least 1111119999 times again!!
* This movie is a waste of time. I was waitiing for it to start and bring something worth watching, that it ended. What a waste of time!
* Salman Khan is improving in acting. But now he is too old. * Katrina’s acting sucks. She is used for sex appeal because that’s all she can contribute to movies.
* Story written by a kindergartner.
* Filming in Europe doesn’t take place of a well written story that will capture the interest and move the audience.
* I will soon stop watching Indian movies if this is what I get when I turn on the TV.
************** FLOP movie!! **************
I havn’t seen the movie yet but I’ll be watching it very soon.Katrina
and Salman really look good together .
Script is good. But Movie is not worth to watch. Start is verty boring. Salman khan like always is doing over-acting. Anil kapoor looks he is realy gone mad.
Please dont watch