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| GUZAARISH
MOVIE REVIEW |
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by : Behindwoods review board |
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Starring:
Ethan, Sofia, Umar Siddique, Devyani
Direction:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Music:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Production:
Ronnie Screwvala, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Call
it most anticipated, much-awaited or whatever
emotion we have been in ever since the
promos were released, Guzaarish is simply
the stage to bring together two of the
most versatile and complete actors in
Bollywood. Simply? Yeah! Because acting
seems to be such a simple feat to these
two. So here we are with Ethan and |
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Sofia,
the two eyes of Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his latest
offering Guzaarish.
If
you are expecting or wanting to see a heart-tugging,
emotionally sapping movie right from the beginning,
you are in for a double bluff. The beauty of this
bluff showcased here is that it brings in the emotion
that Sanjay Leela Bhansali intends rather play the
other way round. Confused? The sheer happiness and
pleasure of watching the movie in a movie hall would
be lost if this review is a reveal-all. Like his previous
movies, this one carries shades of grey.
Ethan is a renowned magician who, as a result of an
unfortunate accident, is restricted to his 4x6 bed
in a 15x20 room. Sofia is his charming private nurse
who has been taking care of him for about 12 years.
Being a Quadriplegic, Ethan suffers a lot of pain:
physically and being restricted to his bed and wheelchair.
Though his close friend Devyani, a lawyer, fights
against the legal system to approve euthanasia, the
system thinks otherwise. What Ethan decides in the
end and whether he is relieved of his pain is told
in a wonderfully conceived screenplay. In a complex
web weaved with emotions, relations, joy and sorrow,
Guzaarish is about life and the importance to live
it to the fullest.
Guzaarish is especially delightful because the pain
of the protagonist is told in an ususal way. The pain
is not just physical: It is about not being what Ethan
was. The pain of missing the applause he was once
used to. The pain of being betrayed. The pain of missing
love. So the best way Bhansali has chosen here is
sprinkle lots of witty and satirical dialogues. So
wonderful that the wit makes your eyes moist once
you attach with the character. Sample this: Hrithik
is on a wheelchair connected to the ventilator and
under observation when Umar, practising magic under
Ethan, offers a hug. Ethan replies "Oh! Thanks.
I have enough attachments already!". Dialogues
by Bhavani Puri must be mentioned here specifically.
Be it Ethan's pain, Sofia's angst or Devyani's legal
arguments, every dialogue adds value to the screenplay.
The man behind it all, SLB, must be appreciated for
this attempt. The style he uses to show Hrithik's
glory days in little flashbacks is stunning. Songs
and right pathos at right places work beautifully.
The place where the story bottlenecks to reveal the
suspense held thus far on Ethan's accident makes us
freezze. He surely has realised the pain is best felt
when it is not continuous. So the screenplay, which
grips and eases the heart in equal periods of time,
successfully conveys Ethan's pain. Since the stage
conveniently set in a secluded place in Goa, it makes
it easy for him to concentrate only on the central
characters. Though it seems rather dramatic to see
events happening over a radio show that he is a host
to, SLB can be forgiven this time.
Ethan is so natural as the quadriplegic and naughty
patient: So natural that there were people who stood
up in shock in the theatre when he fell off the bed
in a scene. With long hair, beard, huffing-puffing
dialogue delivery and a charming smile, Ethan has
lived this charcter. This performance will mark among
his best. Sofia...Oh Sofia. The moist-eyed, strict,
caring, doting, lovable....nurse is a treat to watch.
We would love to fall sick if she would be our private
nurse. The scene where she throws the vase down to
showcase Ethan's anger is just superb. Give me your
comments after watching the 'Udi' song. Devyani, Umar
and every character involved, including the judge,
have given their best.
Ravi K. Chandran seems to be prime form in this movie.
Though there are resemblences of Black, the story
warrants such colour to depict the mood of the characters.
A visual treat indeed! Art direcion needs mention
too. Songs by SLB and background score by Tubbu Parik
does not go overboard at any time.
Overall, Guzaarish is a movie which must be classified
in completely different genre. SLB never tries to
preach or take euthanasia as the core of the movie.
though he takes references from the Indian Judicial
system, Guzaarish is about Ethan and his love. Go
Celebrate!
Oops...Forgot to mention! The movie has Hrithik Roshan
as Ethan, Aishwarya Rai as Sofia, Adithya Rai Kapoor
as umar and Shernaz Patel as Devyani.
Verdict: Two-and-a-half stars, Three Cheers!
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Hrithik
Roshan, Aishwarya
Rai, Adithya
Rai Kapoor, Shernaz
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