WHATS YOUR RASHEE-Reviews - Page 3

A Member review vfrom SRK.org **SPOILERS**

I watched it!

It was sweet. The whole concept was quite fun (and funny too) and I liked the whole idea in general. The climax/ending could have been presented slightly better maybe, cuz some might find it cheezy (it was kinda filmi lol)...it was ok though.

Performances:
Oh God, Priyanka!! She was outstanding!! All 12 characters are not only scripted well, but the girl has done each one so brilliantly! Like, it's so nicely handled that by the end of it, when you see a character show up, you can immediately recognize her without even finding out the name/raashee. I guess, even the stylists have done a great job in giving each one a distinct look, which distinguishes them from all the others.
Some characters are very funny, with really quirky, crazy traits and personalities, while some are more grounded, more together. Some are just simple, innocent and inherently beautiful.
Priyanka has put in all these little, subtle details in each one - has actually added different accents, language, way of speaking, and even voice modulation to each of them, which make them special in their own way.

Harman was good. He was kinda dull in some parts (especially at the beginning) but he did a good job overall. He made his character lovable and good-natured.

*Spoilers!*

The songs: As I mentioned many times, I love the music lol so I really was looking forward to seeing my favourite songs from the album on screen. I think there are different choreographers for different songs, right? Overall, fabulous work on all songs!

Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde - is the intro. All the guys will faint cuz OMGG Priyanka looks breathtaking. Even my mouth was open for a bit when it started LOL. It's like a stylized portrayal of all the raashees and you just see Priyanka's image/shadow in different poses, dancing in different ways, representing the sun sign. Whoever designed & choreographed this one has done it beautifully!

Jao Naa - it's already out so yeah won't comment too much. It's just very nice.

Aaja Lehrate - so much fun! Loved their dancing. Harman was great!

Maanunga Maanunga - Hehee it was quite creatively done. I liked the stylized, space-age, contemporary-art-like sets, and their choreography was funny

Bikhri Bikhri - Awwee...it was sweet and sad too. I love how there was no lip syncing, no dance, nothing grande. It was just a simple background song, which focused on their expressions.

Aa Le Chal - Loved it! Too cute. You just love this girl.

Sau Janam - LOVE this song and was soo excited when it started. It was exactly how I pictured it. They got all retro-BW, amidst the hills and the valley *sigh*

Dhadkan Dhadkan - WOW! It's a stage show that Mallika is doing. Terrence Lewis choreographed it and danced too. Absolutely stunning!! I liked how they showed that it was a stage show, and didn't just make it like a music video.

Su Chhe - cuteness! =D =D

Pyaari Pyaari - like Bikhri Bikhri, this one too was simple and just from the heart. It was used as a background song too and I loved the simplicity and purity of it. They had great chemistry in this one... Very sweet.

Salone Kya - actually I was slightly disappointed with this one...I was expecting it to be more funny & odd. It was still nice though.

Koi Jaane Naa - Omg...the audio itself makes me emotional, but yeah it was quite sad. It was so simply presented, but it has such a great impact. I guess, the situation itself is so sad, and the lyrics very touching.

Chehre Jo Dekhe Hain - very nice. =D

The direction was good but the editing really could have been better. The beginning was slow, and people just waited for the Raashees screening process (lol) to start. The film is quite slow in the first half, picks up in the second half, but still soem stuff could have been skipped or trimmed. The climax/ending was not great, honestly. It was letdown for me. (I think this is the first time Ashu's climax has been weak, rather dull for me).

Overall, the movie is enjoyable. If you get the light comedy and the jokes/references, you'll really enjoy it. Otherwise it could be boring for some. Priyanka is the one who just makes the movie what it is. She is amazing and I'd watch it again just for her. She and Harman had great chemistry, and I think he had better chemistry with certain few characters, more than the others, for a reason. That was nice...it's natural for you to have a different level of comfort with different people, even if you like everyone and feel like you get along with them. The other minor stories that were happening simultaneously (the uncle's affair, etc) were funny but could have been edited more I feel.

Ashu has tackled with several issues in this movie, for e.g. the whole dowry rubbish lol, child marriage, some people's views on life, on work, on NRIs, etc. Also he has beautifully shown different types of personalities. He has shown both the empowered, confident Indian women, as well as the helpless women, and those who are wronged - who want change and who want to be free. He has very cleverly shown the situation of soo many women, who even today, are suffering due to all these societal norms, etc.

I'd give it 8/10 just cuz the concept itself was really interesting for me and Priyanka and the songs were wonderful.

BollySpice Review

Positive points: Priyanka and Harman, creative script and several hilarious moments

Negative points: Way too long, weak climax

After mastering the art of period flicks, acclaimed director Ashutosh Gowariker is back with a three-and-a-half-hour romantic comedy that tests your patience repeatedly but is still thoroughly entertaining.

Gowariker takes a giant leap into foreign territory with What's Your Raashee? starring Harman Baweja and twelve different Priyanka Chopra's. In fact, this film marks several firsts for the ace director. It is his first film without A.R. Rahman as a composer, has the most songs out of any of his films, is his quickest production to date and challenging in a way that his period epics may not have been.

After all, when you have the incredibly versatile Priyanka Chopra playing twelve different characters, things are bound to get a little confusing, aren't they? The fact that Gowariker is able to masterfully integrate each of her characters into the film is Raashee's biggest strength. Alas, like all his films, the running time is seriously trying on the audience who begins to feel their legs going numb after the third hour.

The film, which is based on Madhu Rye's Gujarati novel 'Kimball Ravenswood', follows NRI Yogesh Patel (Harman Baweja) on his quest to find a bride in order to save his family from financial ruin. However, his romantic ideals go for a complete toss when he realizes he only has twelve days to achieve to find the right woman. He decides to meet a woman from each zodiac sign (raashee), each played by Priyanka Chopra in different avatars. With the help of his uncle Devu (Darshan Jariwala), Yogesh frantically searches for love while trying to cope with a family that is more like a circus.

The initial premise may not be the most logical plot of all, but there is enough substance to make you go along for the ride. The side plots are a bit irritating and often remind you of good films from the nineties that are unnecessarily sidetracked by extra storylines that seem forced. In this case, it is the portions about Devu and his suspecting wife that mark the points in the film where you check your watch.

Thankfully, the main plot is hilarious, thanks to the unique characters played by Priyanka Chopra. Some of them stay with you after the film is over while others are easily forgettable. My favourites of the lot were Anjali (Aries), Chandrika (Pisces), Rajni (Libra), Pooja (Virgo) and Jhankana (Capricorn). I'm sure that each viewer will have their own favourites--but I guarantee that the geeky Anjali will be a hit in everyone's eyes! Thankfully, it doesn't get too tedious as Yogesh meets each woman and the audience never feels too overwhelmed.KULLYY😆

Sohail Sen's musical store is truly a masterpiece, giving each raashee her very own tune to be identified with throughout the film. With fourteen songs, a large chunk of the film is made up of music. Most of the songs are seamlessly woven into the narrative with a few exceptions ('Dhadkan Dhadkan' and 'Maanunga Maanunga'). The choreography is good in some tracks (i.e. the title track which is brilliant) but 'Aaja Lehraate' could have been so much better.

This film entirely rests on Priyanka Chopra's sturdy shoulders, as she literally re-invents herself twelve times. Even after proving herself in films like Fashion and Kaminey recently, she is such a revelation. Few actresses could have mastered each role with such perfection. She does her best work with Anjali😆, whose body language and voice modulation she perfects. She is so incredibly believable in each avatar that you often have to remember that it's the same actress playing each role. Chopra is the reason this film works.

Harman Baweja improves vastly from his earlier two films, and shows off his comic timing well. I was not expecting to enjoy his performance so much but he sprung a great surprise and proves that despite his films failing at the box office, he's got a lot of talent. He lets Priyanka take the spotlight while ably playing off of each of her characters.

The entire supporting cast is excellent; particularly Darshan Jariwala and Anjaan Srivastav who are pitch perfect.

Co-writers Gowariker and Naushil Mehta do a fantastic job of making you laugh; sometimes a line will make you smile and other times you will downright laugh out loud. Unfortunately, after building up the plot for three hours, the writers let us down with a climax that seems terribly contrived and disappointing. I won't give away who Yogesh ends up with, if anyone, but I can safely say that the ending did not leave me satisfied.

At three-and-a-half hours, the film is just way too long. The sad part is that there are so many scenes (in fact, entire sections of the plot) that could have been removed to make the film more smooth and enjoyable. The film is expected to be long, especially with twelve heroines and fourteen songs, but by the time you get to the tenth raashee you are already looking for the climax. The length is easily What's Your Raashee's biggest downfall.

Thankfully, Chopra and Baweja have enough chemistry to keep you engaged and the funny script makes Raashee a film worth your time. It's a creative romantic comedy that will most certainly make you laugh even if you do get impatient towards the end. In fact, the film is worth watching just for Priyanka Chopra who seriously outdoes herself, showcasing her versatility in a single film. Like Chopra, Ashutosh Gowariker proves his versatility as a director, showing audiences that he can do more than craft dramatic films.

When the film is over, don't be surprised if you ask the person next to you--"what's your raashee?"

3.5/5
http://www.bollyspice.com/movie-reviews.php/0629-whats-your-raashee-movie-review.html

********MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR SPOILER(Regarding the ending)*************

YAYIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE i wanted her .....🥳

but we all though she had another bf soo he wont choose her but yaieee

Originally posted by: RiyaK09

Aww kya hua, Hiru?🤗

harman ko apriciate kiyaaaa😆

i wana see the movie..rite noww ugh.... still 5 days to go

Originally posted by: Rin03

Thanks alot for the reviews Friends_rock, Now I'm excited to see this movie.

Btw how come many are disappointed by the ending? 😕

well lets see if we are not😃