I'm a fan of Indian cinema in general and there's nothing like watching one on the big screen, (in fact I dream of being able to watch the epic Mughal-E-Azam on a giant screen with surround sound, some day, with a box of tissues and a tray of Indian sweets to see me through.)
I've seen and liked a few Ranbir Kapoor films so I figured there was a good chance I would have a great time and not feel like I'd wasted my money (damn you 'Alice in Wonderland,' destroyed by Tim Burton, I'm never getting those minutes of my life back - *seethe*)
The deal breaker though was the cameo appearance of one of my all time favourite Bollywood actresses, Madhuri Dixit (what a dancer!) not seen on the big screen for too long now but by all accounts planning a speedy return with this fabulous 'item number' and two films of her own lined up (I pray they will make it to cinema screens over here.)
Anyway, it was big, bold, over the top, sentimental and generally wonderful, it reminded me a bit of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, I think mainly because they fall in love on a holiday and the second half takes place during a wedding.
It's definitely one of those films that leave you feeling emotional but happy by the end and I was also very jealous of the Indian family eating samosas behind us come interval time, what a genius idea.
I've only managed to see a few Bollywood films at the cinema because the ones near me are a bit rubbish in that department (can't believe they didn't show 'The Dirty Picture,') and this one is absolutely my favourite so far.
I hope the fact that two of my local cinemas were showing one Bollywood film each last week is a sign that I will get to see more at the picture house, as if ever a film was meant to be viewed on the silver screen, it's the Bollywood masala movie.
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