Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

bobbysing Zoya Akhtar has always made films for and about the 'Elite Class' of the society showcasing their own kind of business talks, humour and relationships mostly planned around the money factor alone. And refusing to play the gamble with a different genre, the director's third (full length) film again walks on the same path but with a big surprising difference that in fact degrades her favourite 'Elite Class' only in an unexpectedly shocking manner.However with no intentions of snatching away her credit of extracting some fine performances from the exceptional cast ensemble, DIL DHADAKNE DO can easily be rated as an eye-catching, glossy, well performed film that sadly fails to offer the quality content expected from the talented writer-director keeping in mind her two bright films made in the past.So here we have a mostly predictable, clichéd and impractical writing that doesn't give you any fresh angle in the entire script talking about relationships being both formed and broken fast like any casual thing. Plus the characterization is so funny and questionable that one starts thinking that are these people really from that 'highly educated elite class' having those great thinking minds, running such big business houses like some visionary professionals?For instance, here we have many middle aged rich couples who are all just managing (compromising) with each other for some reason or the other but don't have the courage to cut the crap and say it despite being among the most influential people of the society (with no insecurity as such). Plus every couple has a dominating male operating from the front too having a (so called liberated) wife just going along with him for some undisclosed reasons not revealed. We have marriages being planned, finalized and broken in the same 7- 10 days cruise trip celebrating a wedding anniversary, as if everyone is in too hurry to get in or out of the sacred ritual before they get off the cruise.A millionaire's supposed to be intelligent young son falls in love with a dancer working at the cruise just in 4-5 days (post a one night stand) and then even decides to marry her with conviction. Here we also have a family, where the young boy knows all dark (sex- life) secrets of his father, but never asks him a question or informs his mother about the same taking a firm stand for her. There's a self-made girl who is running a successful business house as a strong confident new-age woman, but at the same time cannot talk to her husband clearly about either their child or their 'not so working' relationship since long. On the lighter side, the entire film is being narrated by a dog named Pluto (with the voice-over of Aamir Khan) comparing the life of humans and animals in his own thoughts repeatedly. But the dog otherwise has nothing to do in the complete film right till the end (added deliberately).Above all, here we also have a highly silly and badly written climax, where it begins with Ranveer diving into the sea to get back or meet his girl (left at the last stoppage). But no one cares to talk about 'her' once the whole drama of a malfunctioning motor-boat and the officials trying to chase them gets over quite dramatically. Talking about the movie-watching experience, DDD gives you nothing much to either cheer or ridicule in its first hour when the characters and their relationships are being introduced with a slow progression and few songs. So till interval you neither enjoy the film nor reject it completely due to few of its engaging moments like Ranveer-Anushka romance and the solo acts of Anil Kapoor. But post intermission it simply fails to keep you engrossed with Ranveer vanishing for a good 10 minutes and Anushka for even more, only to return back in just a few scenes. Performances being the only saving grace of the film, its Ranveer that delivers a thoroughly enjoyable act in a much bigger role in comparison to everyone else. He truly makes a mark along with the evergreen Anil Kapoor playing it with power and style together as a self-obsessed businessman. Shefali Shah is the pleasant surprise among all performing it superbly, whereas Priyanka shines bright in her awfully written role of a double minded, suppressed business woman. Anushka Sharma once again reveals her perfect on-screen chemistry with Ranveer, but also gets an uneven role that has been written without any justifying details. Farhan Akhtar is just OK in his cameo whereas both Rahul Bose and Zarina Wahab try hard to make an impression as the mother-son duo. In the supporting acts, Parmeet Sethi & Vikrant Messey make their presence felt along with Ridhima Sud who plays it quite cool in a likable mode.Musically too DDH is not able to score any higher marks with an apt background score but not a great soundtrack from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. For example, where only 'Pehli Baar' can be rated as a better track with a fine base line (inspired from a MJ beat), the rest are not able to leave any impact on the listeners due to the missing melody.Yes, it's a film offering a few amusing moments (coming at intervals) in a supposedly enjoyable journey that sadly turns out to be highly unrealistic, less engaging, predictable and full of confused characters in the end, not expected from the writer- director of the ZNMD and LBC.Having said that, Zoya never made a film keeping in mind the viewers out of the multiplex culture before and this isn't an exception to her set followed (secure) path either. However for me, Ranveer and Anil were the only two life-boats in this big sinking ship full of great performers, which can also be rated as the weakest movie till date from director Zoya Akhtar.

Ravi Tolani first of all, this is my first review on IMDb. . the movie is very interesting.. basically about problem of rich people in India... so many stuff in one movie... yes, its little bit long . but believe me once you start watching movie you don't want that this movie ends.. its about India, where divorce is a very big issue.. some family problems, a son should do his business. a rich girl cant marry a poor guy.. its so real.. you can feel it... just watch this.. and the way the movie start.. the story telling was very awesome.. and the cruise <3 .. all awesome and real actors.. some new faces... beautiful girls like pc and anushka.. many comedy scene.. a perfect family watch.. yes 2 kiss scene . but its OK.. i rated this movie 9/10.. because there is not a one scene that i don't liked... a 18 and i am year teen who just love watching movies.. so sorry for my spelling mistakes and my poor English.

Shourya Sangam Dil Dhadakne Do is directed by Zoya Akhtar and she once again made a very charming, entertaining Bollywood flick after Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. This movie contains a HUGE cast: Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Ranvir Singh, Shefali Shah, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, and even Aamir Khan as a voice-over. Everyone did an excellent job, especially Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra playing a father and daughter. The story follows a family and a lot of guests on a cruise ship for their 30th wedding anniversary who face variety of conflicts and misunderstandings within their already dysfunctional family. There is a lot of heart in this movie and it makes it so much fun to watch.Besides being very emotional, this is also a very funny movie. I was laughing my butt off at how silly it got at times. Aamir Khan voices as the family's dog, Pluto, and there is a lot of humor generated with that. Ranveer Singh also has some pretty comedic scenes. The cinematography is also gorgeous with beautiful shots of Europe and the cruise ship. There is even a song that is done completely in one shot, which is amazing.The drama makes this movie memorable. The disagreements within families about marriage are so well illustrated by this clever script. I love how Zoya Akhtar blends the line between Hollywood and Bollywood so well. At times, this didn't even feel like an Indian movie, aside from the songs. The songs were OK. I mean I didn't really like their presence in this movie but they're good on their own.There are a lot of subplots in this movie and they all have to present for this story to be told correctly. But sometimes the pacing gets messed up and the tone keeps shifting from comedy to drama and back. Also this movie is really long at 2 hours and 53 minutes, but it feels like every scene has to be a part of it. These are just a few nitpicks I have with the film but other than that I had a great time with Dil Dhadakne Do. Compared to Zoya Akhtar's other films, I think Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is the better film, but again I still very much enjoyed this one.I'm going to give Dil Dhadakne Do a B+.

PimpinAinttEasy Dear Zoya Akhtar, Dil Dhadakne Do is the sort of movie that makes you want to throw a bomb at the screen.There are so many embarrassing scenes. I just sit in the movie hall and slowly died due to the torture inflicted upon my senses. The movie made me want to drink a hundred beers.When it comes to human relationships, you provide the insight of Sooraj Bharjathya. I am not kidding. You have nothing interesting or original to say.So you inserted this really phony and trite feminist scene where Farhan Akhtar tears into Rahul Bose's character. It is the sort of scene that gives feminism a bad name.The acting is awful, it is like these actors just turned up on the sets without any preparation. It is almost like they are all playing themselves - imagine tolerating a goofy bulked up moron like Ranveer Singh or an uptight fool like Anushka Sharma for nearly 3 hours.Even Woody Allen's or Richard Curtis' worst films would be a hundred times better than this piece of crap.Best Regards, Pimpin.(1/10)