Dhadak - BO/Review Thread - Critic Reviews Start from Pg 12 - Page 17

Originally posted by: gilmores

I think it's better to PM the people who want to know. So people who don't want to know don't accidentally see it and have the experience spoiled.

Originally posted by: SrideviFan4ever

I think this is what happens when someone tries to attempt remaking something as powerful as Sairat. People start questioning the intent than watching the remake as a standalone film. Most of the reviews I've read are like comparison polls which shouldn't be the case with critics. They should look at a film independently and not in comparison to its source. When Sairat released, it did not have any source to fall back on hence it was enjoyable. I think even Dhadak might be the same if we stop looking at it as the hindi version of Sairat.

I have no issues with criticism of any kind to a film and the actors but the tone of such reviews are different. Here it almost looks like they were hate watching it and had already planned which word to which to write a 'smart' and 'funny' review. This leads to the critics giving free way to the original while nitpicking with a magnifying glass when it comes to the remake. I read in a review that Parthavi stays in a palace turned hotel yet goes to a local pond to take bath as if there's no toilet in her house conveniently forgetting that even in Sairat, Archie goes for a dip into the local well despite having a well made bathroom in her house. It's all about the characters the film is trying to show. Do we see any girl of high caste spending time in a local pond/well used by commoners? No, but Archie and Parthavy do that because of their character traits. Because they are assertive and will do whatever they feel like without giving a damn about societal norms.

Anupama said Parthavy wears good clothes in Udaipur. What else would a rich girl having a royal lineage wear? They'll obviously wear good clothes because they can afford them.

And then comes the caste. Many of them are criticizing Madhukar's look as it is not poor enough as if caste problems exist only in the homes of poor. I myself have studied in a decent college with some of my friends being dalits but they did not look like Parshya. Yet, they were aware about how they are looked at when they have to fill the 'caste' in college admission forms. Putting everyone in the same bracket is nothing but stereotyping.

I know I sound defensive and I haven't even watched the film yet but my whole point is that these things need to be seen in the context and mileu of where Dhadak is set rather than comparing it with bittergaon in Maharashtra. What could've been in the film is something that isn't in our hands but we can surely criticize what we are seeing on screen as an independent film. There are so many things in the first half of Sairat that are unbelievable, especially the open display of affection by the lovers in a caste ridden environment which is bittergaon. Yet we fall for it because of the way its been treated. I feel a similar chance should be given to Dhadak as well. Criticize all you want to but criticize Dhadak the film and not the 'hindi remake of Sairat. 'I'm sure the viewing experience will be more enjoyable. I'm going to do the same when I watch the film tomorrow.

Also agree with what Suprateek Chatterjee tweeted,

@SupraMario-

Friendly reminder: you don't have to hate-watch DHADAK. This is a very real option that you absolutely have.

Originally posted by: SrideviFan4ever

@guftagoo- Exactly. They are acting like those ICSE board students who join state board in PUC and boast about being a step ahead than the rest. 😆 Like you said, they are critiquing the movie for those who are going to watch Dhadak, not for those who have already watched Sairat. I still don't know what's the problem when people who've already watched sairat aren't even the TG of Dhadak. It's so annoying. I'm trying to find reviews and BO news on twitter and all I see is this whole unnecessary overreactionover a remaker

Originally posted by: MeeraHK

please pm me 😊

Originally posted by: TeAmo_Messi

Can anybody tell me what happened in the climax ? I am so curious actually 😆

Originally posted by: kankabhor

Can you please PM me too