Jagga Jasoos BO/Review Thread[Note pg 24] - Page 62

I will be very honest, I think its the best Indian movie I have seen in my life. It was so out of the box that it actually didn't feel like an Indian movie. This was Hollywood level stuff, the canvas was big, cinematography is marvellous. I didn't think highly of Anurag Basu but I can't believe its the same director who has made Gangster, life in a Metro and Barfi, there is so much of variation in his work. Its not about comparison but I always thought SLB is the one who knows what grandeur is all about. But SLB needs dramatic costumes, over the top dialogues, unreal emotions, lots of chandeliers, tons of make up and jewellery and not to forget lavish sets to make it spectacular. Basu does nothing of that sort yet there was so much of detail everywhere. His simplicity is his extravagance. He is an artist in true sense. He creates moments which stays with you. He is an asset you guys have. Hats off to that mad genius!!

Ranbir!!! ⭐️ I am soo soo proud of you! When I saw you in Saawariya, I knew you are not that quintessential, the very typical Hindi film hero. There was something in your face in expressions and in those big dreamy eyes which touched my heart. Its been 10 years I am your fan and after today I am very proud to say that I will be your fan for the next 1000 years!! By investing your time energy and money in this kind of maddness you have proved that, you are going to take path less traveled. Just like in Rockstar Shammi Ji says 'Ye Bara Janwar Hai, Ye Tumharay Chotay Pinjray Main Nahi Samaye Ga'. His acting, his screen presence, his stammering, emotions, every thing was on point.

Katrina was endearing! She made her presence felt even standing with Ranbir in the same frame and this movie couldn't be completed without her. I can't see any other actress playing that role as convincingly and as effortlessly as Kat did. You got to love Shruti with her minimal make up and her infectious cuteness. I loved her after Namastay London and that says a lot! Kat fans you guys need to stock to theatres 😃

Special mention to "Professor Bagchi" playing Ranbir's father. He is a marvellous actor!!

Its very easy to do item numbers to do latkas jhatkas and pelvic thrusts to get seeti from audience. There were so many scenes where item numbers could be there but the unusual story telling takes you to a different world altogether. Even transition of one scene from the other has been done beautifully! I love musicals and I am a fan of animations, hence musical was not a problem for me except from the fact that some mysteries were explained in the form of songs which I totally skipped. As its difficult to understand a story in form of songs. There were many scenes where there is no dialogue at all and you dont even feel that its been a while and no one is speaking 😆 I only wish the musical was done in low tones and less dramatic background music. It took my attention away!

I am not a fan of action movies and the chasing sequences give me headaches. But the 2nd half of this movie is even better than the first one. There were many kids/teen aged guys and they were clapping and enjoying it. A very cute kid of around 5 years of age was so engrossed towards the big screen that it was funny to even look at him 😆

I am a happy fan and will sleep well all smiling. I might go again with friends on Sunday. For now, I am going offline after posting this review. Even if this movie doesnt do well and dont find its audience, I will still be very proud of Ranbir. And yeah 'Ghalti Se Mistake' on big screen was full paisa wasool ⭐️

I am giving 4.5 out of 5 star! -0.5 because I think first half could have been tighter and some dialouges (specially the cases that JJ solves) should have been in narration form rather than musical. I totally skipped some of the details. It might be due to dizziness of cough syrup and/or because of the fact I am under the weather and on antibiotics this week.

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