So much ado about nothing ... Karni Sena should cut off their own noses now, in place of the one they've been demanding!!! The entire movie sings praises of Rajputs ... their valour, their bravery, their principles, their shaan ... their everything!
After the last few duds, SLB has made a better movie ... where at least there is some thought and depth given to the characters. As always, his cinematography is fantastic ... the shots of the Chittor fort, both inside and outside, are majestic, the interiors are rich without being garish (for once!) ...and the costumes and jewelry are simply exquisite.
Ranveer Singh as Khilji is menacing, manic and outright crazy. His eyes show his madness ... he has done a brilliant job. The actress playing his wife is sweet and pretty, and shows her helplessness well ... though his wife, she is completely at his mercy, he has no respect or love for her, she is merely another possession ... to be used and discarded at will. He has more regard for his slave cum lover? ... his questionable sexual inclinications also brought out subtly and not so subtly.
Shahid is poor casting ... he is underwhelming and looks puny in front of the huge furs and robes worn by Khilji. His two subedars, Gora and Badal Singh were more impressive as Rajputs.
Deepika looks gorgeous, her costumes are stunning, and her jewelry is a visual treat. Her acting and her dialogue delivery were impeccable ... she never loses her regal bearing for even a second ... and her eyes are so expressive! The last scene , the jauhar scene, stays with you ... although it could have done with some editing!!! The war ... alternating with the scenes of the women inside the fort ... the last 20-30 minutes were visually stunning. And the Ghoomar song was beautiful .. the rest of the songs are forgettable.
The entire movie needed to be about an hour shorter ... at least half an hour. How the armies move between Delhi and Chittor at a moment's notice is stretching the imagination quite a bit.
After the last few duds, SLB has made a better movie ... where at least there is some thought and depth given to the characters. As always, his cinematography is fantastic ... the shots of the Chittor fort, both inside and outside, are majestic, the interiors are rich without being garish (for once!) ...and the costumes and jewelry are simply exquisite.
Ranveer Singh as Khilji is menacing, manic and outright crazy. His eyes show his madness ... he has done a brilliant job. The actress playing his wife is sweet and pretty, and shows her helplessness well ... though his wife, she is completely at his mercy, he has no respect or love for her, she is merely another possession ... to be used and discarded at will. He has more regard for his slave cum lover? ... his questionable sexual inclinications also brought out subtly and not so subtly.
Shahid is poor casting ... he is underwhelming and looks puny in front of the huge furs and robes worn by Khilji. His two subedars, Gora and Badal Singh were more impressive as Rajputs.
Deepika looks gorgeous, her costumes are stunning, and her jewelry is a visual treat. Her acting and her dialogue delivery were impeccable ... she never loses her regal bearing for even a second ... and her eyes are so expressive! The last scene , the jauhar scene, stays with you ... although it could have done with some editing!!! The war ... alternating with the scenes of the women inside the fort ... the last 20-30 minutes were visually stunning. And the Ghoomar song was beautiful .. the rest of the songs are forgettable.
The entire movie needed to be about an hour shorter ... at least half an hour. How the armies move between Delhi and Chittor at a moment's notice is stretching the imagination quite a bit.
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