Dil Dhadakne Do Reviews and Box Office thread! - Page 27

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Dil Dhadakne Do movie review

Family drama is given a new dimension here with Zoya Akhtar laying out perfect solutions to a messed-up family. It's her sheer unmatched quality that this two-flick old director possesses, while dealing with the subjects of relationship. She doesn't coerce the judgement over what really the key should be for lucrative living but simply chalks out the modern dots in a breezy manner.

Millionaire Kamal Mehra (Anil Kapoor) his wife Neelam (Shefali) host a 10-day luxurious Mediterranean cruise trip as a gesture of their 30th marriage anniversary celebration.

They are accompanied by their family members including son Kabir (Ranveer Singh), daughter Ayesha (Priyanka Chopra) and her husband Manav (Rahul Bose), his mother (Zarina Wahab), the Mehra dog Pluto and numerous other rich friends.

But, amidst all the fun and frolic what would be the scenario when the family that pretends to be a happy from outside, brings out their uncomfortable emotions for each other on the cruise sailing in Europe?

Zoya Akhtar beautifully defines the emotional problematic situation of each character that is easily relatable.

Her vulnerable and confused Kabir finds his love in form of Farah (Anushka Sharma) while he is forced to make compatibility with his father's favourite candidate Noorie belonging to a rich and affluent family.

Ayesha, on the other hand, is married to her father's choice Manav with whom she fails to find any emotional connect. Her situation becomes more complicated when she discovers her ex Sunny (Farhan Akhtar) on the cruise.

Kamal and Neelam aren't happy as a couple for 30 years but they brush up everything under the carpet to keep up the pretension of a happy family.

It is obvious here that Dil Dhadakne Do is not just about parents but is so much more about other relationships that each family members share with each other.

True to its sense Zoya's directorial touches upon the rich urban section of the society and their bogus values. She jolts out the bitter realities of typical Indian families which its members try to avert knowingly.

We buy them and accept the foolishness the Mehra family does. Like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, we take many such moments. Through the scenic places like Turkey, France, Spain, Tunisia and Italy, Zoya shows us the real face of the hypocrisy of elite families.

And real are the class performances. Anil Kapoor as dominating man in the family is terrific. It's hard to get over the actor who nails it with his powerful act.

Shefali Shah as wife and mother of two pretty grown up kids improvises in scenes which required her to be aggressive.

Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma give a fine performance once again.

Farhan Akhtar gives the required support with perfection.

But Ranveer Singh takes the top spot in the flick. He gives out some crazy bits in the movie and brings big smiles on our faces.

What could have been worked upon is the accent of Anushka who being a British easily shifts to Hindi while Pee Cee's Hindi accent sounds American.

But these are easily forgettable and avoidable flaws in this otherwise errorless drama.

Dil Dhadakne Do carries depth and fun throughout. Don't miss it.

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" DDD hs beautiful locales, a stunning ensmbe cast. The banner, d timing of release, d luk r all perfect so far. Fingers crossed"-Atul Mohan

"The trade is hoping DDD would be a hit, and so am I." - Atul Mohan

Rating: 3/5 Stars (Three stars)

Star Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah

Director: Zoya Akhtar

What's Good: The Mehra's are classy with their tastes and it is fun to unlearn the warped problems of this dysfunctional family. The performances are good enough to sail this cruise.

What's Bad: A not-so-perfect plot that drags for two and a half hours with not one chart buster to enjoy.

Loo break: You could use one!

Watch or Not?: Dil Dhadakne Do is not a massy film and that is where it may lose a good chunk of its audience. The film has a distinctive approach towards familial bonds and that may not go well with everyone.

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Kamal Mehra is a millionaire who is facing bankruptcy with his company AYKA. Trying to fix the issue he plans to call his friends and family on an exquisite cruise citing his 30th anniversary as the reason for celebration. Through this tour Kamal and Neelam plan to set their son Kabir up with Nurrie, the daughter of richie rich Lalit Sood. The planner of this cruise and Kamal's daughter Ayesha is a successful entrepreneur who is facing a rough patch in her marriage with Manav which gets aggravated after having her ex-lover and best friend Sunny Gill on the tour.

In the mean while, Kabir is born with a silver spoon, the heir of Mehras but while his parents want him to fall in line of the business, he dreams of becoming a pilot. On the cruise, Kabir meets a free spirited Farah Ali who he is attracted to him right in the first go. Thus, the cruise turns out to be an eye opener for many relationships as emotions come out in the open for this classy Punjabi family.

Will Kabir convince his parents about his choice or will he give in to the pressure and marry Nurrie? Will Ayesha end her marriage to get back with her ex-lover? Watch Dil Dhadakne Do to find it out.

Dil Dhadakne Do Review: Script Analysis

What sets Dil Dhadakne Do apart from any other family dramas is that it delves into relationships much more than just family as a unit. The multi-layered plot of the film gives us the right insights into oftenly masked emotions that gather over 30 years of marriage or for that matter the advised we hurl at our siblings when either of them has tasted the bitter truths of life. Above all, Zoya and Reema's writing proves that no matter which class you come from, there is always the log kya kahenge' mentality.

Interestingly, through Ayesha's character, she throws light on how difficult it is for a self-made successful woman to break the shackles of marriage at a point when she realizes that there is not much emotion left in it. Also on the other hand it is her pompous husband Manav who even in the 21st century finds it important to have a say in the career decisions of his wife. It is quite clear from the start that this cruise is not a palatable one for the masses since it is a tell all on the lives of those affluent, yet I would say it has something in store for everyone when it comes down to brother-sister or father-daughter or mother-son relations.

There are also certain drawbacks in the story and they are quite evident in the last part of the film where the end seems to be packed up too quick. It is nothing you can compare to her previous works, it may not be as polished content wise as those but a decent attempt.

Dil Dhadakne Do Review: Star Performances

The film being a multi-starrer, balances quite well when it comes to the performances.

Anil Kapoor as Kamal Mehra is a perfect choice. As the self-made businessman who loves talking about it, he is brilliant. There are certain scenes where he shines like the conversation over Ayesha's marriage.

Ranveer Singh as Kabir Mehra is quite impressive. He bounces back from his previous dull films - Kill Dil and Gunday. He adds the right comic elements when needed and shares a great chemistry with Anushka Sharma. He is brilliant in a scene where he confronts his parents about their dysfunctional relations as a unit.

Priyanka Chopra as Ayesha Mehra is impressive. She emotes well and you truly feel her frustration. Post Mary Kom this has been a good role for her.

Shefali Shah as Neelam is excellent. As the super elite, classy mother, she does a fine job.

Anushka Sharma as Farah Ali is average. There is not much to explore when it comes to her character.

Farhan Akhtar does a cameo as Sunny Gill and he is an absolute delight.

The supporting cast of Riddhima Sud, Vikrant Massey, Parmit Sethi are well fit for their roles.

A special mention to Aamir Khan. For what you need to watch and find out!

Dil Dhadakne Do Review: Direction, Editing and Screenplay

Zoya Akhtar takes the film's story quite wide geographically and hence as the story keeps moving from the cruise, into the territories of Istanbul, Italy, the scenes are a visual delight. The cinematography is brilliant and each frame looks bright as most scenes are shot in day light. The major problem with this film is its run time. It gets an outstretched ending which content wise too is weak and hence towards the end, you wait to alight this cruise.

Another problem for the film is its utterly mediocre music which helps in no way to cut down on the already slow course of the story. Akhtar manages to hold ends tight in the story in the second half but they still fall apart. While the first 15 minutes of the film are just for the introduction of its characters, the ship seems to be already running late as the first half drags to intermission.

Overall what works for the film is its entire look, as they look chic and fabulous and hence you can't get enough of the Mehras.

Dil Dhadakne Do Review: The Last Word

Dil Dhadakne Do is not everyone's cup of tea. It is a high society drama that may tackle regular family issues too but may not suffice as entertainment for all. I am going with a 3/5 for this niche family drama.

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Dil Dhadakne Do movie review: Priyanka Chopra and Anil Kapoor save this ship from sinking faster than the Titanic!

Zoya Akhtar's much hyped film is finally going to hit the theatres tomorrow! Will she manage to have another hit to her credit? We'll have to wait to find that out for now we tell you if this movie is worth your money...

Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah and Rahul Bose, well taking names of this ensemble cast in one sentence is exhausting, but is Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do too? Read on to find out...

What's it about:

Dil Dhadakne Do has been advertised and promoted as a ensemble about a dysfunctional family. But after walking out of the theatre I realised there was hardly anything odd about the Mehras. If anything you might often find the awkward dinner table sequences or those stoic pauses and silences between the parents (Anil and Shefali) and their kids (Ranveer and Priyanka) extremely relatable. This time Zoya ditches the road and takes the ocean route. Setting the film against the backdrop of a cruise ship was an ingenious idea as it doesn't really allow the viewer to look beyond the characters trapped on the moving island. While there are more than half a dozen characters thrown into the plot, the most important one is a four legged creature named Pluto (voiced by Aamir Khan) who is the narrator of the film. The first half introduces us to the Mehras and their quirky personalities. We are serenaded into their glitzy living rooms where sundowners and brunches are planned over bottles of champagne. But all this is peripheral, deep down in the vortex the family shares a shallow void of not feeling loved. While the bankruptcy is just a catalyst to take the story forward, DDD is a story of how superficial even the closest of relationships can be. Anushka Sharma, Rahul Bose and Farhan Akhtar play important supporting roles giving this large ensemble a bit of colour.

What's hot:

Zoya knows how to make her films look good. DDD is absolutely gorgeous. From the introductory shot of the grand cruise ship to the exotic locales of Turkey, each frame is a delight to soak into. The cast is terrific and everyone has a good reason to stay in the plot. The Mehras- Anil, Shefali, Priyanka and Ranveer are exceptional. But the one who gets the maximum seetis and makes you feel on top of the world' is Anil Kapoor. He knows when to go OTT and where to show restrain. Despite working opposite actors half his age and more popular than him, there is no insecurity to perform better or overpower the other. A classic example would be an emotional scene between him and PC that comes in the second half at an important junction in the film, where his character has so much to say but he lets Priyankas expressions do all the talking. Performances are heartfelt, and Priyanka goes for the kill. Her scene where she speaks her heart out to her parents about wanting to divorce her husband has very few lines, but that body language, the quivering lips and fear in her eyes speaks more than anyone could write. Ranveer and Anushka have terrific chemistry and that lip lock is more than a reason why we need to see these two together more often.

What's not:

Unlike Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, DDD has a different sort of humor. Don't go expecting some witty banter or one liners. This time the jokes are subdued and you need to be evolved to get some of it. The first half takes too long to get over the introduction. Even when we get on board the cruise ship, it takes a while before we go full steam. There are some good scenes and moments that stay, but the plot has a lack of cohesiveness. Especially Ranveer's track with Anushka feels abrupt and you don't really care for their romance which actually is the climax of the film. Similarly Farhan walking back into Priyanka's life and her reaction to him feels a bit forced. Like Luck By Chance where Zoya tried to dust off the glitter and reveal the dark side of Bollywood, DDD doesn't really give us anything different about the upper crest than we already knew. Hardly an expose! Music is average and the only foot tapping track is Gallan Goodiyan.

What to do:

Dil Dhadakne Do boasts of a stellar ensemble, now only if we could say the same about the writing! You might want to get off this ship half way.

Rating:2.5 out of 5