Veer-Zaara Reviews

• Simply beautiful!

  
  By A74CX68WG4UQN on 2005-08-02
  Curious, I rushed into a Bollywood DVD rental shop and asked the clerk to recommend a few. She immediately handed me this one. I can see why.
  This movie introduces us to Veer, a man imprisoned unjustly in prison for twenty-two years, and Somayya, his young, beautiful lawyer trying to get him out. Veer tells Somayya his story of why he's there. It's long, yet beautiful, touching, poignant, and emotional.
  Throughout the film, marvelous song-and-dance numbers are interspersed (My favorite song- "Lado"), making the viewer want to "get theeself to Indian dance lessons."
  Lastly, the movie leaves a few lessons on the viewer's mind. The first, what is a border, but a line drawn on a map? The second, what is life without love?
  Enjoy!!!
  
  

• A surprisingly good movie!

  
  By A1UMH0DPGQHU18 on 2006-06-15
  I sat down to watch this film with rather low expectations. I mean, sure, it was backed up by heavy star power, like the unfailing Shahrukh Khan, and the excellent Amitabh Bachan, but I didn't expect the film itself to be good. However, this was a beautiful masterpiece, and I must say Yash Chopra has pulled off another splendid film! My only two complaints were that the film tended to drag at some parts, and there was one song (but only one) that bored me a little. Overall, it is a nice film, and should be watched if you have the patience and time. The plot was good, and the romance was not overdone (like in many Hindi films). The main theme song is also rather catchy, and you'll find yourself humming it after you've watched the movie. There is no violence in this film, and it's good for the whole family (I mean that)!
  
  

• A great Love Story

  
  By AXOQKMWC2KM32 on 2007-01-05
  This movie is one of my favorite love stories. Great cast and great acting. Not to mention a great story that goes where you least expect it too. I am so glad that Hollywood didn't touch this one, they would have ruined it. Bollywood sure knows how to do it right.
  
  

• This was my first "Bollywood" film and I was impressed

  
  By A2KVOE5K95N86U on 2005-08-14
  Before viewing this movie, I had never been privy to a "Bollywood" film. I'm your typical "whiteboy" so this genre of film was quite new to me. The first things to take into account (for "whiteboys" like myself) are the length of the movie, bollywood films tend to run longer than american films (no worries though, there's an "intermission"), the other attribute is that this film as with most bollywood films I've learned, incorporate song into the film. Hence, they have more of a "show" feeling to them. It's kind of corny at times, because the actors don't actually do the singing. When the scene suddenly goes into song and the vocal voice is significantly different than the actor/actress's voice it's quite noticable, but that's how things are done and you just have to get used to it.
  
  Overall, Veer Zaara was actually a quite wonderful film, the story is solid and heartfelt, the cinematography is wonderfully done, the acting is superb, and the songs are quite beautiful and catchy (I now have the soundtrack, and listen to it often). This for me, was a wonderful introduction into the genre, and I will seek out more similar movies to view, due to this particular film.
  
  The hardest thing for me was getting past the cheese of the actors during the musical numbers. This is the american in me speaking when I say that I'd probably prefer the songs in the background during scenes, rather than the actors lip-synching to them, but I can definitely get used to that.
  
  I guess in closing, if you are a die-hard fan of Bollywood, or a novice like me, you will enjoy this film. it's a great story, with wonderful actors, spectacular sets/locations, and the music sets the mood perfectly for each scene. I own it now, and that should at least be motive enough to see it when you have the chance.
  
  

• "Just for two moments existed the story of our hearts."

  
  By A1G5Q9HBN0EGDV on 2007-10-29
  "When the right woman comes into a man's life, that's when he becomes complete."
  
  
  Unfolding slowly with the bright and vibrant colors of an Indian quilt, this rich and moving romantic epic is the more hopeful side of "The English Patient." Whereas that film was haunted by love Veer Zaara revels in it and embraces the notion that destiny can sometimes overcome circumstance because, in the end, love really is all.
  
  It begins in the same dark tone, however, as a young beautiful Pakistani named Saamiya Siddique (Rani Mukherji) comes to aid a man imprisoned for the past 22 years known only as 786. But she knows his name was once Veer Pratap Singh (Shahrukh Khan) and when she uses it, it opens up the floodgates of memory for him and he begins to tell her ever so slowly the story of love which brought him there. It is her belief that once she hears it she can prove his innocence and free him, despite her handicap of gender.
  
  Veer is an Indian rescue pilot and Zaara (Preity Zinta) is a young Pakistani girl trying to bring her Bebe's ashes back home to India before she must return and marry Raza, an arranged marriage benefitting both their powerful and respected families but taking away Zaara's sprit. There is both humor and romance against the colorful backdrop of the two countries, which despite religious differences, director Chopra shows are closely tied together.
  
  His Indian Uncle and Aunt, who have raised him, embrace Zaara as their own, and only when she must return does Veer learn she is bethrothed to another. He only knows he loves her and wants to be the one to marry her but not how she feels about this. It is a story of two hearts crossing borders, their love running deep like a river full of sacrifice. When her sister Shabbo comes to Veer and lets him know how much Zaara loves him, he comes to the shrine to see her and sets in motion the tragic events leading back to the beginning of the film.
  
  Khan and Zinta are terrific here but it is Rani's marvelous turn as a Pakistani girl going against tradition, very much like the love story of Veer and Zaara, which is the glue holding the story together. Like most Indian films, it is interspersed with the occasional song which moves the story forward. For 22 years Veer has protected his love from dishonor but once in court, Saamiya discovers something which will change all their lives forever.
  
  Magnificently romantic and hopeful, the viewer is rewarded with an old-fashioned love story both visually and internally beautiful. Rare and rewarding, its brilliance tied to its simplicity, this is a masterpiece of the old variety. Its story of love tied to modern Pakistan and India is somehow timeless and not soon forgotten. Those wanting romance in their films will want to come to the valley filled with the season of love.
  
  
• VERR-ZAARA IS A MASTERPEICE
  By AAI8D7D8XXY1I on 2006-04-12
  VERR-ZAARA IS A MASTERPEICE BY YASH CHOPRA. A FANTASIC FILM WITH A WONDERFUL STORY,LOVEABLE MUSIC,SUPERB SCREENPLAY AND A BLANCED STORYLINE. A DESERVERING SUPER SUCESS.
  SRK SHAHRUKH KHAN IS OUTSTANDING.
  PERRTI ZINTA IS FANTASTIC.
  RANI MUKERJI IS SUPERB.
  AMITABH.HEMA AND MANOJ ARE EXCELENT.
  
  BUY IT.
  
  
• veer-zaara outstanding in all categories.
  By A20SMHYJYQPE7I on 2006-07-19
  This film exceeded all expectations. The music was hauntingly beautiful and extremely current despite being written so long ago. SO GLAD THAT THE MOVIE PRODUCERS DIDN'T LISTEN TO THE INDUSTRY PUNDITS! Scenery and costumes were breathtaking. Last but not least the actors were flawless and moving.
  
  
• Very good Movie
  By A3LF7U744OYKUQ on 2006-11-10
  This is one of the best india's films i have ever seen
  
  
• wonderful
  By A6ICOQ4CRWV7D on 2005-12-24
  King Khan and Preity Zinta show a wonderful performance. Many reviews complain about things like accents being wrong or if one was even able to cross the border 22 years ago. This film is touching and if you don't care about those kinds of things or don't understand those rivalries it is even more exceptional!!
  
  
• Gone With The Wind is gone!
  By A2SM5IY1CHCVM on 2007-11-22
  Once upon a time Gone With The Wind was my favorite epic romance. Veer-Zaara ended that forever! New to Indian film, at first we giggled over the exageratedly dramatic opening scenes, but before long we were entranced with the beauty of it all - the scenes, the music, the characters, and the story. V-Z is a heartbreaking and heartwarming love story, but far beyond that, it's a moral tale and a reminder of how we should determine our values and live our lives.
  
  
• Pretty cheesy and way too much over acting
  By A34TCN47VZP8KL on 2007-07-09
  I think it has become a tradition of Shahrukh Khan to over act and made movies extremely cheesy. It's almost like you're watching a bad soap opera sometimes. He's a funny guy, but he's terrible at drama. And 90% of this movie is just plain drama. The whole India-Pakistan theme is good since it fosters some kind of understanding between the two groups, but otherwise the movie was not very good.
  
  Better to watch the Discovery channel than waste a night watching this! Seriously!
  
  
• Great, classic Bollywood
  By A2CFU8DR9L5VH6 on 2008-01-05
  This is one of my favorite Bollywood films. It is a take on the classic Romeo and Juliet love story, but with an Indian man and a Pakistani woman. Veer is a former pilot who meets Zaara, a girl from privileged Pakistani society who has traveled to India to bury her nanny's ashes. The two fall in love and the rest...well, you have to see for yourself.
  
  Shahrukh Khan is great as he always in, incredibly invested in his character--it's hard not to love Veer. Zaara is played by Preity Zinta who is very good as well, and the two look very good together and have a lot of chemistry.
  
  As I've said, this is CLASSIC Bollywood (in my opinion). Great songs (such as "Tere Liye") and a really moving story. It contains all the drama and sappiness that Bollywood movies tend to have, but this one has a lot of heart. I highly recommend it.
  
  
• Veer-Zaara
  By ASJNHNJRP6DKT on 2007-03-15
  I have not enjoyed a mucical like this in years. The production was excellent from the cast to the execution of the song/dance numbers. The story line was engaging. I have viewed a number of foriegn films and Veer-Zaara is at the top of my list.
  
  
• Wonderful!
  By AFLUXUOW3B6W0 on 2007-06-15
  This is such a wonderful movie! Just beautiful to watch and an amazing story!!
  
  
• the best love movie of all time
  By A1FM6OVAKX16QV on 2007-10-22
  I have shared this with many friends; and everyone loves the moive even if they haven't seen Bollywood movies before. It is absolutely beautiful!!! Who says you have to have sex to be sensual?
  This movie is acceptable for all to watch,it's a movie about true love and show great values.
  
  

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