Yuvvraaj Hindi Movie Review

Yuvvraaj Movie Review from bharatstudent,Indiaglitz,Idlebrain, at a place

Ratings at a glance
Bharatstudent - 3/5
Indiaglitz - 3.5/5
Idlebrain - 1.5/5

Source:Bharatstudent

Movie Review:Yuvvraaj Rating :3/5 Banner :Mukta Arts Ltd Cast :Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani, Mithun Chakraborty, Aushima Sawhney, Subhash Ghai Cinematography: Kabir Lal Music: A R Rahman Producer: Subhash Ghai Director: Subhash Ghai Released Date: November 21, 2008

Story: An emotional tale, the story begins on the backdrop of music and singing. This is the life of Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman) who is passionate about music and he happens to be a chorus singer in a group. Deven has a love interest and that is the Cello player Anushka (Katrina) and though both of them are up for each other, like expected, Anushka's father Dr Banton (Boman) is not for it. He has few other plans for his daughter and has no space for Deven. While this is on, life takes a turn when Deven hears about the death of his father (Javed Sheikh) and the time comes when he has to go to London to claim his share of the property. This is a rather unusual turn for Deven since he comes in touch with his long estranged brothers Gyanesh Yuvvraaj (Anil) and Danny Yuvvraaj (Zayed) and that too after twelve long years. It is the greed for money that sets these three brothers apart however when the executor (Mithun) enters, the whole scene changes. The brothers don't see eye to eye with each other and now it is time for them to come together. Does that happen? Has Anushka got any role to play in that? All this forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come out with a known subject but then it was his presentation that really takes the breath away and the narrative has been good at few points but lost out due to faltering screenplay. The script was alright but needed to be tighter since the plot is quite predictable. Full marks to the music but then it would take time for the audience to get used to it, cinematography was mind blowing and has captured the foreign locales very well. Editing could have been alright, the dialogues were powerful at few points. Though comedy was missing, there is a quality about this movie. Salman Khan was good performance wise but then he should have been watchful of his looks since they looked quite erratic in different scenes, Zayed looks alright with his delivery and could have done better, Katrina is as beautiful as ever and this time she has put in some real good efforts towards her expressions and dialogue delivery that has marked her presence. Boman was terrific, Mithun was mesmerizing with his act and it is after he arrives that the film actually picks up. The real show stealer is once again Ghai's favorite Anil Kapoor who has delivered an unbelievable performance. His emotional acts and intensities really touch the audience. Aushima, Anjan and others did their bit to add value to the film. Conclusion: The film is typically a Ghai recipe with the right kind of emotions, visual grandeur and class. While the first half is quite normal with the regular elements it is the post interval session that the real heat picks up. The film has got some points that really hit the audience but then it is effective in parts. The icing on the cake is the last 25 minutes that really shows the power of Ghai and the magic he is always known for. Technically, the film has been made very well and though the content aspect is not upto the mark, given the heavy star cast and with no other flick in sight, this sure is a profit grosser. Bharatstudent Verdict : Good in parts, can be watched.

Source:Indiaglitz

Banner: Mukta Arts Ltd Cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Zayed Khan, Boman Irani Direction: Subhash Ghai Production: Subhash Ghai Music: A R Rahman
Yuvvraaj Movie Review

Yuvvraaj - Magnificent comeback by Ghai

IndiaGlitz [Friday, November 21, 2008]

Bollywood's once-heralded auteur jolted with his previous flops 'Yaadein', 'Kisna' and 'Black & White' is back with a yarn-spinning tale of emotions. Perhaps, ennoble Yuvvrraj – 'The Returns of Ghai in Town' and it's a directorial of finesse savoring to family audiences. On the pars, producers (Subash Ghai himself and Eros International) shore onto grounds of non-speculation with such superstars on the crew-list. Yup! Subash Ghai treads smart as a whip on posing over-the-top performers and roping crème de la crème technicians. Well, Salman-Katrina the sensational couple, Anil Kapoor's former combo hits with Subash, Modern-day Mozart A.R. Rahman tuning in melodies to Gulzar's lyrics and host of the visual fiestas cinematographer Kabir Lal canning exotic locales of Europe. And just pull your imaginations on these combos travailing on best notes for a beau idéal rendered by this virtuoso of all times. On the grounds of reality, Yuvvraaj isn't the best as his classics Karz, Vidhaata and more. But, one fine rigid reason that lets everyone sing appraisals is the fact that your eyes doesn't take off from the screens for complete 180mins. As Subash himself utters, the film merely carries off with traces on his yesteryear classic 'Ram Lakhan' (theme of brotherly love). Not alone on emotions, the flick has moral on greed leads to wreck and precisely, something we got to learn at our Kinder Garden levels. On this screen, greediness eclipses all over and latter half it's all about reveling emotional relationships that diminishes the vicious elements. Placed at the exotic backdrops of Austria, Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan) and Anushka (Katrina Kaif) are in love and as clichéd; her father Dr. Banton (Boman Irani) obstructs their relationship. On the initial stages, it's between Deven-Banton and scenario shifts onto different vistas as Deven's father lasts his breath in London. Not for affection and paying homage, Deven gets back to his hometown seeking for shares in father's wealth. Over there, he encounters his unloved brothers Gyanesh Yuvvraaj (Anil Kapoor) and Danny Yuvvraaj (Zayed Khan). Gyanesh Yuvvraaj possessing autism from his childhood goes the apple-of-eye for everyone in the family, once attorney-close friend of his father (Mithun Chakraborthy) reveals that entire property is favored on him. Not alone Deven and Danny, but other relatives sham themselves to be good with their opprobrious inner evil intentions. What makes the film so colossally spectacular? Undoubtedly, it's melodious tunes of Rahman and Kabir Lal's visualizing of emblazoned locations. Moreover, on-screen actors performing a different show with their distinct roles surmount your prospects. It's a complete show by Anil Kapoor and this man transfixes your with his simpatico-kind-of-role. Be it his mirthful encounters with Salman or the emotional outbreak in the penultimate, he overshadows everyone and each prop in the frame. Don't miss his fabulous gestures after watching handycam in the climax. Hats off to Subash Ghai! His genuineness of inserting symbolic representation where Anil Kapoor breaks the masks on table after viewing handycam is superb. Of course, the song 'Dil Ka Rishta' following this sequence as broken mask at backdrops of stage. It's something you call 'Director's cut'. A new dawn and a great break for Zayed Khan and let him thank Subash for it. Hope, directors watch out for his performance offering him best roles in future. With her cherubic looks and decent performance, Katrina Kaif steals the show and watching her play cello, it looks realistic. No wonder in appreciating her looks alike of Princess Diana at certain parts. Boman Irani pulls your attention with his laudable performance in all contexts, especially in the climax. Aushima Sawhney sways with finesse and ditto to Anjan Srivastava as antagonist. Salman Khan establishes a perfect room with his pleasing act on all scenarios till the final credits (similar to Om Shanthi Om). On narration, Yuvvraaj doesn't start off with a gripping screenplay and perhaps, it's merely bits-n-pieces of lad and missy in love and father opposing their relations. Well, things shift on paradigms once Mithun Chakraborthy appears on the screen and unravels a great surprise amongst other characters. Few flaws of uninteresting parts may be spotted in the first half and everything goes diminished in the penultimate of 20-25mins binding your hearts, soaking eyes with tears and sparkling your lips with smiles. It's very rare amongst auteurs blending different emotions within short durations and Subash Ghai deserves grand appreciations for it. Rahman's musical score is refreshing with 'Tu Hi Meri Dost' and 'Dil Ka Rishta'. Merely, visualizations could have been better for 'Tu Hi Meri Dost' as he could've avoided Computer Generated works. Background score works well, especially where Salman reveals his inner intentions to Anil Kapoor after sipping drinks and penultimate sequences are top-notching. Kabir Lal's cinematography mesmerizes everyone and his enchanting shots of European locales goes in-hand with Rahman's musical. It's a billion dollar question why Subash Ghai had to pass-scenes while characters drive car on such beautiful locales. As a whole, Yuvvraaj is splendiferous in all parts with exceptional performance by all and it's a perfect family entertainer. With previous week's releases gradually getting down on charts and no big releases awaited couple of weeks ahead, Subash Ghai can host a lavish party for the entire team as collections are sure to brim over producers' sacs. Of course, A.R. Rahman should be ready tuning rock-blast party songs for his successful venture with Subash Ghai and so would be performers. Verdict: Relishing best emotions on screen Rating:*** ½

Source:Idlebrain

Jeevi rating: 1.5/5 Punchline: cliched drama Banner: Mukta Arts Ltd Genre: Drama/Musical Cast: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif , Zayed Khan, Boman Irani & Mithun Chakraborty. Music: A R Rahman Cinematography: Kabir Lal Screenplay: Sachin Bhowmik, Subhash Ghai, Kamlesh Pandey Producer & Direction: Subhash Ghai Release date: 21 November 2008

Review

Story Devan (Salman Khan) and Danny (Zayed Khan) are blood bothers. Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor) is their step-brother and is also a mentally under-developed man. They are the sons of a multi-billionaire business man in London. Devan comes out of the house in his teens as he hates his father and he settles as a chorus singer in Prague. His father dies and leaving the entire fortune in the name of Gyanesh. Devan and Danny unite and plot against Gyanesh to steal his money. The rest of the story is about how Gyanesh makes them realize the value of human bonds and brotherly love. Actors: Salman Khan tried to re-enact the antics he had portrayed in David Dhawan films. But his characterization does not demand similar antics. His performance in the final scene with Boman Irani is good. Katrina Kaif is adequate as the heroine. Anil Kapoor is excellent as a mentally immature man. Zayed Khan fits the bill with a character of negative shades. Mithun Chakravarthy is good in a brief yet vital role of the attorney. Boman Irani is nice as heroine's father. Technical departments: Story - screenplay - direction: Story of the film has some shades of Taal (musical subject). Story is quite predictable. Treatment of the film is formulaic. Screenplay is uninteresting. Characterizations in the film are bad except for that of Anil Kapoor's. Direction by Subhai Ghai is clichéd. There is no soul in the film. Other technical departments: Music by AR Rehman is very good. But Subhash Ghai could not capitalize on it. Cinematography by Kabir Lal is good. The sets and locations explored are beautiful. Dialogues of the film are routine. Production values are very good. Analysis: Subhai Ghai is the master of drama in Hindi films. How would a drama sound if there is no soul and feel to it? 'Yuvaraaj' is an example of drama that has neither soul nor substance. The script is clichéd and characterizations are bad. On a whole, Yuvaraj disappoints.