Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

VividSimon Simply Perfect

Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

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

vilontetoyou Storyline: 7/10 Quality (colors, dancing etc): 9/10I also enjoyed the funny/ dirty lines

Claudia i. I watched this film with mixed expectations. On one hand, I had seen the Nagada Sang Dhol and Lahu Muhn Lag Gaya clips on you-tube - exactly what caught my eye and made me want to watch it. On the other hand, a- not-so-good rating and most reviewers claiming it was very bad were lowering my expectations. I did, however, watch it, and I loved it. The film is intense, wonderfully directed and benefits from great acting. I am not familiar with any of the actors; nor with Bollywood films in general, which I do not find appealing because of their over- dramatisation of... pretty much everything. And mostly, poor acting. This is where Ram-Leela stands out. Apart for a few scenes, the director made use of the actor's skills, and pushed them to the point they save the sometimes-poor script. There's great chemistry in there, as well as some more than convincing acting, all in wonderful colours and costumes. I had a hard time understanding why it's got such harsh reviews, given how good it is, but reading them I realized what the problem is (and probably why I liked it): Ram-Leela is not a film for puritans. While it seemed quite tame to me, certain watchers found it "vulgar", or too sexual. From my point of view, it's aligned with European films. What it lacks in plot-line (although decent), makes up with daring performances and honest acting. As for those claiming it's not a love story, I agree: it's a battle of egos, and most important, a battle with the self for each of the characters. This could have been emphasized more, but you can't have everything.

ross-brownfield The music is good and visually, it's very pretty. That's it for the good parts. This is literally the worst movie adaptation since The Running Man. At least The Running Man had Arnold to save it. The only things similar to Shakespeare's play are that the two families hate each other and Ram and Leela both die at the end. I was honestly surprised by the fact that they actually died in the end. Maybe that's a good thing though. I never thought I'd be surprised by a Shakespeare adaptation before. Hey, at least Baz Luhrman isn't responsible for the worst Romeo and Juliet adaptation of all time any more. How that was topped, however, is anyone's guess. Don't waste your time. Seriously. You can watch the songs on Youtube. There's no reason to waste your time with this.

sdreelin One of Bansali's best pictures so far. It is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet so you already know the premise of the story here so no surprises really. What makes this different from other Romeo and Juliet based pictures is the visual styles and soundtrack. Bansali uses color in his movies to convey meanings in his films. Blues during sadness, reds during fighting or festivals, greens in neutral scenes and this film contains all those. The sets are elaborate lending even more of a feast for the eyes. There is excellent use of humor and seriousness at the right times. The chemistry between Deepika and Ranveer is spot on. The music and dance scenes are very elaborate and appropriate. Even the item number with Priyanka Chopra added some entertainment value though if left out would not make any difference to the movie. There are a few times where it is hard to keep up with some of the supporting characters. Sometimes you have to look for visual clues to figure out who is who quickly (a tattoo or a Tilak). It's not enough to detract from the movie, but lends a small amount of confusion. Watching it a second time I didn't have this feeling. Even though you know the overall plot, there is enough here to keep you engaged. A small amount of content may not be appropriate for small kids, but is OK the for rest of the family. The only issue I had is the hype leading up to the movie was a bit over the top. I would watch this again and again, but I only give it an 8 on a scale of 10 which is good still. Just not in my top 10. It will be a classic Hindi movie and certainly a must see.