I am shocked, dismayed, disappointed, etc. that this movie is somehow rated as high on these pages as it is. It starts out as a comedy, crosses over into serious tragedy (the partition), spends time as a rom-com (romantic-comedy), is definitely a beefcake vehicle for its star (Akhtar) and his muscular torso, and adds a pro-India, anti-Pakistan polemic into the mix. Oh, did I forget to mention the Australian "Sheilas"" This is like 9 different movies spliced into 1 long reel. It's got everything except Nazis, polar bears, and aliens from another planet. And long; oh my god it's long. If this is the best that Indian film makers can do, they had better not give up their day jobs. But pleasedon't go into Information Technology. I have enough trouble with computers.
... View MoreMovie: Bhaag Milkha BhaagRating: 3.5/5I am not habitual of watching biopics but still I love to watch them. When I sat on to watch Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, I had good expectations that it would be the best biopic ever. I found that it was not the best, but a great film, which unfolds in a captivating manner.Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a complete Farhan Akhtar film. He gives no chance to complain. His performance is the best I had seen in years and he does every scene with perfection. Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra needs to be praised for choosing Farhan Akhtar as Milkha. Other actors, like Prakash Raj, Divya Dutta, etc do their parts well. The film's narrative is very good. The music too suits the film's flavour. But still, a few things needed to be taken care of. The film is quite lengthy, and a number of scenes and songs could have been easily chopped off. If not the scenes of narrative, then the violent scenes could have been trimmed. Although it's a biopic, still you doubt how the Censor Board gave the film a clean U certificate despite of immense blood and gore. However, that's not an issue.Overall, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a true biopic that raises high standards of the Indian Cinema to an even higher level. Despite of its length and immense violence, it's watchable for the histrionics of Farhan Akhtar, who doesn't give even a single chance to blink.
... View MoreBhaag Milkha Bhaag- 2013 Director: Rakeysh Omprakash MehraCinematography was just amazing.Direction was just perfect and the casting was sensibly done. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is an award-winning film. It shows us the life of Milkha Singh through his very own eyes and deserves a standing ovation for its performances, writing and direction. Talking about Farhan Akhtar, he is one of the most superb actors of Indian Cinema. No one could ever play this role of young, energetic, ambitious Milkha Singh the way Farhan did. Claps for him. The songs of the movie were so catchy that despite of three long hours no one would want to leave their seats and miss a scene.Truly Inspiring.
... View MoreFarhan Akhtar is one of the best 3 actors in Indian cinema today. And no Shah Rukh Khan does not feature in the top 3, he probably features in the top 50. Anyways, BMB is one of the best made biopics in Indian cinema and every actor/actress have given it their everything and beyond. Usually movies that have a heavyweight actors and actresses seldom do well. From the first scene till the last, the natural acting of Farhan, Pawan Malhotra, Prakash Raj, Divya Dutta Art Malik, Yograj Singh and Sonam Kapoor (who hardly has any role) will keep you glued to your seat. Hats off to the real Milkha Singh, for having endured life and for staying true to his passion. The direction, story, cinematography and screenplay are all brilliant. Shankar Ehsan Loy have delivered awesome music. Overall a brilliant movie, I think actors who act for the heck of it or just be in the news, should take a cue from this movie. 10/10 despite some factual errors in the movie.
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