Here is Taran Adarsh's review of My Name is Khan.
4.5/5
MY NAME IS KHAN makes two strong statements...
* The first: B.C. [before Christ] and A.D. [after death] are designations used to label years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. There's a third designation now - 9/11. Post September 11, the world stands divided. Terrorist outfits continue to strike in the name of religion and the common man, not even remotely associated with these groups, is bearing the brunt. The world is not a safe place anymore.
* The second statement: There're two sets of people in this world - the good and the bad. No matter how strong the evil forces are, good always triumphs.
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MY NAME IS KHAN mirrors the era we live in. Not a day goes by when you haven't heard/read/watched news of terror attacks and innocents being killed. We live in turbulent times. Also, the movie states - and states very strongly, without mincing words - Not all Muslims are terrorists.
Karan Johar's cinema got more real from KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA onwards. In MY NAME IS KHAN, the storyteller attempts to make a social statement and succeeds completely. At the same time, it takes no sides. If the protagonist says 'My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist', it also exposes those who misadvise the youth with inflammatory and rabble-rousing speeches.
Karan's take on the issue deserves the highest praise, since a subject like this is difficult to attempt. Final word? MY NAME IS KHAN is Karan, SRK and Kajol's best outing to date. Do I need to add anything more?
Rizvan Khan [Shah Rukh Khan moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother [Jimmy Shergill] and sister-in-law [Sonya Jehan]. Rizvan, who has Asperger's syndrome, falls in love with Mandira [Kajol]. Despite protests from his brother, they get married and start a small business together. They are happy until September 11, when attitudes towards Muslims undergo a sea-change.
When tragedy strikes, Mandira is devastated and they split. Rizvan is confused and upset that the love of his life has left him. To win her back, he embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across America.
Let me alert you. The story unfolds feverishly from the very start itself. So if you miss a scene or two, chances are you would've missed some vital links in the story. The fact is, there's too much happening in the first half. Although the narrative tends to get leisurely-paced at times, the wheels continue to move from one episode to another.
A number of sequences are endearing. For instance, the romance between SRK and Kajol is subtle, yet charming. But it's SRK's relationship with Kajol and their kid that's one of the best parts of the movie. Your heart bleeds when an accident occurs and their lives are torn apart. Kajol's outburst - first, when her son meets with a catastrophe and second, when she confronts SRK - are truly shattering.
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Looks all set to rule the BO!
ReplyDeleteHere is how the story unfolds in MNIK....
ReplyDeleteMNIK opens with SRK being questioned by the authorities in the airport (SFO). From here the first half unfolds in flashback narrating how Rizwan got there(literally).
Second half moves forward from the SF airport and is a journey for Rizwan in time & distance. He travels along the pacific coast, through Mojave Desert, Atlanta, Louisiana, and finally makes it to Washington on foot by 2009 Feb.
Now Go & Enjoy Rizwan's cross country journey by Greyhound and on foot. :-)
Taran Adarsh is the worst reviewer I have read ever. It took him 2 lines to spoil the film.
ReplyDelete"The second statement: There're two sets of people in this world - the good and the bad. No matter how strong the evil forces are, good always triumphs."
WTF!!!! First there is Karan Johar who made sure people have seen half the film through promos, and now we have this IDIOT, who has tried his level best to spoil the ending too.
I stopped reading the review after that line. I don't know why I even started reading it.
He always reveals the entire story in almost every film. That is his "style" or lack thereof.
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Another MNIK review : 4 stars!!
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ReplyDeleteMy Name is Khan has shaped into an enviable work of cinema. Karan Johar proves that though he may be the czar of candy floss films, he has the tenacity to take on tough and riveting subjects as well. His My Name is Khan works because it touches your heart and makes you think.
ReplyDeleteStory of My Name is Khan
An Asperger syndrome patient, Rizvan Khan(Shahrukh Khan) moves to San Francisco(US) and lives with his brother Jimmy Shergill and sister in law(Sonya Jehar). He falls in love with a girl named Mandira(Kajol). Though the people in his house are against the marriage, Mandira and Rizvan are adamant about marrying. Finally, they do wed and start a business of their own. They have a kid as well; things look good till 9/11 strikes. The perspective of people towards Muslims change drastically and the couple’s peaceful life is shattered as well. There is a personal tragedy in the lives of Mandira and Rizvan due to which she leaves him forever. Helpless Rizvan embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across the US to be with Mandira once again
Karan Johar’s direction in My Name is Khan
What transforms the script of My Name is Khan movie into a celluloid beauty is Karan Johar’s stellar direction. It wouldn’t be an understatement that My Name is Khan is Karan Johar’s best work till date. There have been movies based on terror subjects too like Karan Johar’s very own Kurbaan, New York, Kabul Express and Fanaa. Though all of the three movies had their own plus points, it looked as if enough has been said and shown but Karan Johar has managed to dispel the perspective. He takes the movie on the humane level and makes the viewer connect with the film in a distinctive manner.
Technicalities of My Name is Khan
The narrative of My Name is Khan is interesting as the scenes and sequences individually carry weight. Some scenes of My Name is Khan stand out, typically the chemistry between SRK and Kajol, Kajol’s outburst on SRK following the tragedy and SRK’s moving journey in pursuit of Kajol. Ravi Chandran’s cinematography is top-notch. Niranjan Iyengar has given voice to the film with some very good dialogues. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s compositions are relevant and a perfect foil to the movie’s theme. My Name is Khan’s strong point lie in a well-written script and screenplay by Shibani Bhatija.
The flip side to the movie is that the media part tends to drag a bit. But that is a minor aberration in a movie which is largely inspiring.
SRK and Kajol in My Name is Khan
By all means, 80 percent of the people who have come to watch My Name is Khan is to watch the chemistry of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol on screen once again. They don’t disappoint. Kajol has a role that only she could do poetic justice to. She compliments Khan very well and you are impressed by her yet another brilliant performance. Shahrukh Khan has given a landmark performance in My Name is Khan. The superstar has on his hands, an author-backed role and a challenging one at that, which he pulls of with elan. So convincing is Rizvan Khan’s character that it is difficult to imagine Shahrukh Khan without Asperger’s syndrome.
Supporting Actors in My Name is Khan:
Other actors in the movie pitch in well and since we know it is not easy to create an impact in a movie which already has two of Bollywood’s biggest superstars, these names deserve recognition for their wonderful performances:. Arif Zakaria, Zarina Wahab, Jimmy Shergill, Arjun Mathur, Parvin Dabbas, Sugandha Garg, Tanay Chedda (young SRK), Yuvaan Maakar(SRK and Kajol’s son Sameer), Navneet Nishan, Vinay Pathak and Christopher B. Duncan.
Last words: My Name is Khan is a brilliant movie, a fascinating love story with world’s biggest terror attack as a back drop. SRK fans are sure to root for him. Karan Johar, SRK and Kajol are sure to win hearts with this one. Do not miss My Name is Khan.
Rating: ****(Four Stars)
Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer upcoming flick ‘My Name Is Khan’, which was shown to Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan at a private screening yesterday at one of city’s preview theatres, floored him by its sheer honesty and sincerity of approach at understanding the serious issue after 9/11 New York blasts.
ReplyDeleteThe commissioner not only praised the work of Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar but also promised to provide a full proof security to the theatres in the city screening the flick. Now, Karan Johar’s exhibit committee is likely to meet the Police official in this regard and indicate their requirements for the security of the film and audience.
http://www.magnamags.com/index.php/201002085684/stardust/scoop-of-the-day/shah-rukh-khan-mnik-floors-sivanandan-promises-security-to-theatres.html
Instead of posting many reviews in an ad hoc manner, I thought I would link to allbollywood.com, the current total is at 79% (A-) with 9 good reviews and no bad ones!!!
ReplyDeleteWe can see all the reviews they are keeping track of via the link.
http://www.allbollywood.com/ab/movies/2010/1239/my_name_is_khan/
Please feel free to post non-mainstream reviews that may not be accounted for on the site!