Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Reviews

• My fav hindi movie..

  
  By A2VRJTL3D7X2KR on 2005-05-09
  OK, I'm an Indian and like many other indians I too love this movie and so you might think this is an biased review. But far from it,as even though its been 10 years since this movie was released ,no hindi movie has since come close to matching this ones greatness. I'm sure Indian readers wont be needing this review, so I will write this review for the Western readers.
  
  For starters all hindi movies are musicals, i.e they involve song and dance numbers. I do not know why, but it has always been this way. So if you like musicals you will fall in love with this movie as the music is top notch and excellently choreographed and blends in well very well with the situation.
  
  This is a love story to begin with and a very good one, that too. Though the storyline is familiar, boy falls in love with a girl, girl's dad is the pain in the butt,boy tries hard to win the girl and finally wins over the girl :), what sets this movie apart is the sizzling chemistry between SRK and Kajol and honest performances from the entire star cast. And I guess what appealed to the masses is that unlike in other movies, the hero does NOT run away with the girl nor does he use violence as means to justify his love for the girl. So then how does he win the girl ? Well for that you will have to watch the entire movie. So come and fall in love with the movie.
  
  

• Wonderful musical - 4 1/2 stars

  
  By A18Y4G7J16JB8L on 2004-10-06
  Now, first off let me say that I am one of the harshest critics around. It's been years since I last saw a movie I even remotely liked.
  
  But for some strange reason, I adore this movie. (And embarassingly, I must admit that I've seen it about 20 times in less than a month)
  
  The acting is perfect for the goofiness that is this movie, the cinematography is solid and is especially nice during the dance numbers, the songs are catchy and fluffy, and the script... well, let's just say that it's a 'chick flick'.
  
  For an american with no hindustani blood, this provided a funny outlook on a different culture (I'm sure it's not an accurate representation - because Hollywood is far from America!). I could relate to the characters because in all honesty who hasn't dreamed of falling in love and having that love conquer all?
  
  DDLJ brings nothing new to the genre, but it uses all the cliches with such finesse that you can't help but sit back and enjoy the movie. For a measure on the cheese factor, it reminds me somewhat of Grease. Not in the plot, but in the mood.
  
  Highly recommended for those who like musicals, love stories, and cheesy fluff.
  
  

• "In Big Places, Such Small Things Happen" ~ Love Versus Tradition

  
  By A141HP4LYPWMSR on 2007-05-18
  Note: Hindi with English subtitles.
  
  `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (translation: "The brave heart will take the bride") was released in `95 and is unquestionably one of the most beloved Indian films ever to come out of Bollywood. This Yash Raj comedy, romance, drama stars the incomparable Shah Rukh Khan and the beautiful Kajol as two young British Hindustani's, Raj and Simran, who meet during a one month European vacation. Things do not start out well for the two, but slowly the ongoing banter of dislike and ridicule between them transforms into friendship and finally so much more. Unfortunately Simran is leaving for India soon after their return to England where she is will fulfill her Father's wishes and be wed to a stranger in a pre-arranged marriage. Will Raj follow her to the Motherland in hopes of stopping the wedding and claiming Simran for himself? If he does who will win out in the end, Love or Tradition?
  
  I guess 1.1 billion Indians can't be wrong. Shah Rukh and Kajol are perfectly matched as foils and lovers, they are absolutely marvelous together. Watch and see two of the biggest stars in the world in top form, you'll love it too!
  
  

• Excellent!

  
  By A2ZEM6ID78RXX3 on 2004-09-12
  This is such a great film! My husband and I caught it when it was shown on TCM's Bollywood night last year. If you love musicals and are curious about seeing a Bollywood movie, you should make this the first one you watch. The acting is cheesey at times but when there are heartfelt emotional scenes, the acting is top notch. Its easy to see that this was (and still is) a hit. The movie is a little on the long side but when you get into the movie, the time flies and is worth the time you spent watching it.
  
  

• LONGEST RUNNING FILM IN THE INDIAN CINEMA AND STILL GOING...

  
  By A1S678R8W4SS08 on 2005-05-27
  THIS FILM WAS RELEASED IN 1995 AND STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 10 YEARS.....IT STILL RUNS TO PACKED HOUSES IN WEEKENDS.....
  
  ITS GONNA SET A GUINNESS RECORD!!!!!!!!!!
  
  AMAZING MOVIE, AMAZING DVD....
  
  I HAVE WATCHED N NUMBER OF TIMES AND STILL LOVE WATCHING IT!!!!!!!
  
  TRULY A LEGENDARY FLICK!!!!!
  
  CAN NEVER BE MADE AGAIN!!!!!!!
  
  TRUE FACE OF BOLLYWOOD!!!!!!
  
  WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!!
  
  NEED I SAY MORE??????
  
  
• Converted!
  By on 2005-04-11
  First, let me explain the literal English translation of this film's title. It is 'The Corageous One Will take Home the Bride'. A title, surely, that could only be used in Bollywood (which personally I like to call Hindi Film due to the continuous misuse of the word).
  
  It is the sweet story of Simran (Kajol, an actress whom I now love)who is a 20-year-old Indian living with her family, a strict father (Om Puri)a kind mother and a philosophical 12-year-old sister. She dreams of falling in love et-al but agrees to an arranged marriage organised by her father.
  
  it is also the story of Raj, a lazy party dude with a millionaire dad. They both end up on a Eurail train, Simran with a lot of sweat from her dad, and hate each other. However, they eventually fall in love. But when Simran's dad hears, she is rushed to Punjab for her marriage to Kuljit, a spoilt son who likes shoting things and planning to cheat on his wife.
  
  Raj, being the Hindi Hero abd this being a Masala Movie, comes to Punjab to rescue Simi and come back hometo London with her As His Bride, ie married to him. However he doesn't realize about Simran's dad, who will NOT cancel the wedding. But, he does. All's well that end's well!
  
  It's a 'fluffy' movie as other reviews hve poited out, but as a Bollywood fan I'm used to it. The acting is good in the love scenes and Om puri is gr8. I always feel little pags on my heart. if you're into hindi filmi music, it's good, and Shah Rukh, as my cousin put it is "cute" and she "would marry a guy like that". She also enjoyed 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', which I would most heartily reccomend to anyone who would enjoy this movie with some slapstick.
  
  After watching this, i think a lot of peoplle will be Converted to Hndi films like I was. i feel it is important to learn about other countries' cultures and industries. I am glad that Amazon is starting to make thhese films more avaliable now.
  
  
• The music is addictive
  By AK4OD834FM6PO on 2005-10-05
  On the dvd, in the special features section, one of the promo spots shows several of the movie's stars telling which song is their favorite. None of them mentioned my favorite song which shows how many excellent songs there are in the movie.
  
  Raj is a carefree young man that enjoys a good time and seems to excel at everything. He's also good at manipulating others as we first see him manipulate his father and then others.
  
  The first half of the movie is a slapstick comedy while he and Simran travel Europe and fall for each other. In the second half, there is more drama but with comic moments. Raj follows Simran & her family to Punjab and tries surreptitiously to win over her family in the 16 days before the wedding while imposing on the groom's family's hospitality. His plan is working until the wedding is moved forward a few days, and it isn't pretty when his plans are found out.
  
  I adore this movie and have played it over and over. Unfortunately, you can't purchase the ringtone in the U.S.
  
  
• The gateway bollywood movie
  By on 2004-06-19
  DDLJ (as it is known in its circles) is a both a watershed and a gateway in terms of it's genre; it is both kitsch and touching, cheesy and emotional, and a great way to break your way into understanding the cinema of the Indian sub-continent. The film begins with two teens on the verge of adulthood, both earning to taste life's experiences in very different ways. As they travel across Europe, they realise their affection for one another, but also acknowledge their traditions, by allowing an arranged marriage to start it's process.

  Appealing to both Western and Eastern worlds with a timeless narative of star-crossed love, the viewer is granted access to a culture completely foreign but utterly understandable. If you don't feel a tugging at your heart within the first two hours, you don't possess one.

  DDLJ is a film that will show the sights, sounds and a few stars of India and leave you hungering for more- between the frenzied dance numbers and touching love scenes, you will learn to not only understand, but enjoy what the Indians call a "marsala."
  
  

• ONE OF THE BEST!
  By A3B2QUOMZ0WH3F on 2007-02-04
  I'm not Hindustani. But this movie and most of the Bollywood movies make me so jealous that I'm not! I LOVE HINDI FILMS...(or BOLLYWOOD movies!) If you haven't seen any..you are in for a treat. The dancing, the singing, the costumes, the actors...marvelous!
  
  Sometimes the style may be a bit hard for Americans to take....because they are often not "realistic". But I LOVE the way they highlight love and family. So many of the joys of life and the virtues that make life worth living...these are in these movies! Bollywood people really know how to make movies. Hollywood movies could only dream of coming EVEN close!
  
  The actors are handsome and absolutely entrancing...and the actresses are the most beautiful in the world! The costumes are gorgeous...makes one wish we could dress that way!
  
  The whole family will LOVE this movie...clean and fun! Worth the work of reading the subtitles! But...be careful..these movies are addictive!
  
  This movie has two of the most amazing of their stars...when they were just starting out...they get even better as they mature! Dil is heart...Braveheart Carries Away the Bride.
  
  Don't miss one of the best of Bollywood!
  
  
• One of the best Movies Ever!!!!!
  By AL1266DU4G0XA on 2003-09-15
  I loved this movie. It was so so good. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, shall i say more. Anything with these actors is nothing more than perfect. This movie was made when they were really young and just started to break out into film. Its amazing what love can do to two really really diffrent people. I was crying and laughing at the same time, Its sooo great you cant describe with words how good it is, you have to see it to truly appreciate how great it really is. The movie is about two people, who are as diffrent as Fire and Ice, and some how they end up falling in love. It just doesnt end at love, there is so much more ahead they are faced with. One being the father...... The movie may seem a bit fake in the end... but keep in mind that this was made a while ago!!! Awesome Awesome Movie, I recomend it highly!!!!!! Its one of my faves!!!!
  
  
• The Big Hearted has won my heart
  By ASFURL13FRJZ5 on 2006-11-09
  When I first saw this movie, I was instantly in love. As soon as Simran began to break into somewhat spastic song in a towel, I was enthralled. Being something of a romantic, I fell into the story of Simran dreaming of an unseen love and unknowingly turning Raj from his lack of seriousness to loving her with all the devotion one wouldn't of thought he had. Even though it runs a little long, I've watched it over and over. It's that good.
  
  
• One of the best movies ever!!
  By A5IKEDWNNYOJ3 on 2007-03-20
  The title of this review says it all: This is one of the best movies ever made. It won 10 Filmfare Awards (the Indian equivalent of the Oscars), and played an unprecendented 500 weeks in movie theaters (I saw a website recently that said as of Dec. 2006 it was still playing!). It came to Indian theaters in 1995 and didn't leave! Anyway, this movie has it all: great acting, superb writing, wonderful characters, comedy, drama, romance, singing, dancing, action. And this was director Aditya Chopra's first film! What a debut! Come, fall in love!
  
  
• The Best Movie in The World
  By A3DDAZNW7IO8H4 on 2007-07-14
  I'm not kidding. This movie is written so well, with such amazing casting, directing, and not to mention music (just buy the soundtrack, you'll wear out the CD). Kajol and Shahrukh Khan are legendary for their onscreen chemistry, which is at its peak in this film. The story line is classic, the sets and scenery beautiful. Whether you're American, Dutch, Malaysian, whatever, you will fall in love with this movie over and over again.
  
  
• Who knew?
  By A1H11BV01L91I6 on 2007-07-24
  That Indian romance could be so good? Winner of 11 film awards and a classic of Bollywood, I had never heard of this film(translated, The Brave Heart will Take the Bride) and stumbled across it by accident on Netflix, getting it on a whim. What a joyous discovery. While prevented from overlong song sequences and a more than a small dose of sheer goofiness from being another Romeo and Juliet or Pride and Prejudice, this is an intensely romantic, delightful, and well-made concoction, starring in what was to become their most famous role a couple who are apparently famous in Bollywood film, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, known informally as Srk-Kajol. The two have almost painfully intense chemistry at times, and this, along with Shahrukh's character, the bafflingly annoying and yet intensely charismatic Raj, lights up the film. The first half is taken up by their initial meeting, which leads Simran, Kajol's character, to instantly hate him, and by a series of circumstances that throws them together. What I particularly liked about this film is it's so wildly unpredictable, not merely for the colorful Indian melodrama and singing/dancing scenes the characters were likely to spring into at any moment but also because rather than taking the traditional route of romantic comedies the producers instead trace a delicately nuanced, hilarious, and often painfully realistic path for the passion that springs up between the two, and for the fact that it is not during those initial scenes of being thrown together(so requisite for any romance) that they really fall in love but later on, when they part. An odd mix of wit, comedy, melodrama, and genuine feeling in the first half, I was already in love with it, but the turn to utterly convincing passion in the second, as the lovers struggle with her family and tradition, completely took my breath away. I give only one example - Raj finally comes to find Simran at her family's home, and finds her in a field of golden wheat outside her family's home, where she has been drawn by the haunting music of his banjo, which she thinks is yet another dream. The moment when she sees him and runs to him is one of the single most classic scenes I have ever seen onscreen. And not only women will enjoy this romance - Raj, as a womanizing, shameless, overconfident, ever-witty and tricky(even, and most especially, to Simran) wealthy Indian expatriate, is someone that every man can identify with and in fact envy(as I learned to my cost while watching it). The two main flaws this movie does possess - which keep it from being a true romantic classic - is, as I said before, over-the-top music sequences and its healthy splurge of goofiness. But with the longest-running initial release in Indian history, this movie had to have something good. And indeed it does. It glows.
  
  
• Great Film!
  By A33QPQWAB7348M on 2007-06-08
  Just ordered it here 4 days ago and the delivery was super quick. I watched the movie tonite and I LOVED IT!!! I'am a fan of KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI and I love Shahrukh Khan & Kajol. I'am looking forward in seeing more Indian Films. They are so good and so refreshing. I love learning about the Indian culture even though I'm Puerto Rican. I'm glad I own this movie.
  
  

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