I don't understand how come this movie is bearing a rating of roughly 6. I've rated it 9 and I stick with it. This is one of the best movies I've seen recently. The acting was just splendid by all the actors, especially by Akshay Kumar who has excelled par excellence in portraying such a serene role with such an ease which actually is quite contrary to his style of acting as he specializes in action & comic roles. I was just amazed to see him emote with merely his expressions throughout the movie and still succeeding so well. No doubt, this is the best movie when it comes to bringing in International cricket stars and the best cricket based Hindi movie. The best thing about the movie was that it never showed anything extraordinary and something that couldn't be digested when it came to cricket. All in all, the movie was engrossing and is a must watch for anyone having a good taste in clean & sensible cinema.

Nikhil Advani creates yet another melodramatic Bollyflick that is 'Patiala House'. Given the script, it actually had potential of being an engaging film that tackles issues like racism, relationships and the cricket craze but Advani succumbs to Bollywood formula with the usual ingredients such as over-the-top characters, intrusive background score, brightly colourful songs, stereotypical clichés, needlessly lavish sets, sentimental scenes, overt patriotism, predictable conclusion and what not. I felt that the attempt to tackle racism was weak. A more subtle and sincere treatment could have made the difference here. Yet, if only mildly, 'Patiala House' is a tad better than the usual formula films that are churned out these days mostly because it raises some important issues (although it fails to tackle them well). Akshay Kumar takes a break from the usual mindless comedy. His performance does remind one of the work he did in awful movies like 'Ek Rishtaa' and 'Waqt, Rage Against Time' and he proves to be competent. It's high time that he chooses a decent film and a role that suits him for a change. One wonders when that's going to happen- Rishi Kapoor seems to have taken over Amitabh Bachchan's tyrannical dad role and he grossly overdoes it. Dimple Kapadia is brilliantly restrained but an actress of her calibre deserved better. Anushka Sharma is vivacious and has a commanding screen presence. 'Patiala House' is forgettable but it's not among the worst Hindi films of the year.

Patiala House:A perfect dish with all ingredients in the right measure..Anushka's bubbly character, Punjabi background, our original bobby couple Rishi and Dimple, the omnipresent Indian Shaadi and cricket.The film essentially debates the eternal Indian subject whether to put our dreams/wishes on the back burner for what tradition/parents demand or go against them to find success and happiness in pursuing our dreams. This movie really surprised me because i expected a gloomy tale looking at the trailers but Akshay's glum character is suitably balanced by the rebellious streak in all other well cast members , anushka's charm, her kid brother, and the wonderful track of Hard Kaur the singer which was a surprise once again and above all with fun songs well and differently picturised with no romantic songs/dream sequences in the swizz alps.highlight of the movie is when akshay manages to get the final wicket and i had a smile and moist eyes at the same time. Well done Akshay, a first for your acting capabilities.Kudos to lyricist.."Mujhe Yunhi karke Khabon Se Juda, Jaane Kahan Chupke Baitha Hai Khuda, Janoon na main kab hua Khudse Gumshuda" ..great stuff!!!Go, watch and have FUN this weekend.

Patiala House a movie deals with Asian minority issue in England during seventies to eighties.Akshay Kumar (Parghat Singh Kahlon) who is son of Rishi Kapoor(Gurtej Kahlon) a leader of Patiala House community wants to a bowler in England cricket team.But he couldn't play because of his father hates "Gora people".Then he Sacrifice his dreams for his father.A girl Anushka (Simran)change him when he enters in age of 34.Pragat Singh Kahlon has to choose one way weather he has to follow his father's honor or he has to play for his cousins who also have dreams but due to Gurtej Kahlon they also have sacrificed their dreams.In the first half movie bounds audience with emotional touch because of Pragat Singh Kahlon is criticizes by his own cousins.After interval movie becomes flow-less because a lot of movies have been made in cricket plot.Here movie looses it's rhythm.After continuous flop show of Akshay Kumar he choose a serious role but unfortunately Patiala House couldn't proof him.Rishi Kapoor has done a good work.Also Anushka did well.Nikhil Advani is still searching for success after "Kal Ho Na Ho".Music of movie is good including hit track "Loung Da Laskara" by Hard Kaur.Script could have been better.