My verdict is crystal clear! I loved JTHJ thoroughly!
Not because, I am crazy about King Khan, but ‘coz of scores of other non-mushy reasons.
The first and foremost being the way the movie has been handled, the entire treatment of it, so delicate and mesmerizingly beautiful. Not just the stars, but the locales, attires, meaningful dialogues, soulful music, and yes of course the aura of Indian Army. The movie symbolizes the crescendo in Shahrukh’s career, who has once again proved his mettle as the uncontested king of romance. An actor who not only defies age but also defies death in crucial junctures in the movie. Looks as young and charming as he looked in serial Fauji & Circus.
Coming to Katrina. Undoubtedly, the most beautiful actress, hindi cinema has ever seen. With a skin of peaches & cream, she looks like a dream in the first part of the movie, thanks to the chiffons and the smart business casuals. Her dance number in the pub, was truly class apart. One of her finest performances till date. But the lady, who stole the show, was none other than the Spunky Akira! The powerful punch lines, carefree expressions, live-wire like character, brought alive the character of Akira, and each one of us empathized with her lost love. (I was too busy praying in the second half that Anand falls in love with the delightful Akira, after he regains his memory ;) )
I was greatly impressed with the dress designer of the movie. Can’t seem to remember who that was though. Be it Akira’s blue watch, the grey boots, the black clunky bag, Katrina’s green coat, red jacket, or the cargo pants, each piece of the attire was chosen with great care and it gelled perfectly with the story line.
Some scenes in the movie left a lasting impression on my mind. Major Anand striding down in a desert like area with a drop dead gorgeous and intense look, with bombs exploding in the background and the one where Akira gives the closure speech. Most heart-touching moments in the movie.
I really want to watch it again, as I missed the first 15 mins thanks to rush-hour traffic L, on a crazy Monday.
Cheers to Yash, Shahrukh & Akira! J
