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5/10
Unnecessarily emotional. Improbable plot with loopholes
bhttacharjee-saurav13 February 2022
The only objective of making such a movie is to showcase human emotions. This movie doesn't justify adultery or say cheating is cool. Worse, it doesn't do anything much at all. Shakun Batra does well with good cinematography. His attempt at bringing in a Sam Levinson-Luca Guadagnino type work into scenes is appreciable, much like Kapoor and Sons. So is Deepika's and Siddhanth's acting. But why cast Ananya Pandey? Her acting is so bad, she always seems like a clown in a board meeting.

Besides, there are glaring loopholes in the story. How does Zain run away from home, still manage to study in the US, scale up quick enough, return to India as a board member, start his firm, and still be young? Zain has no family? Why is Alisha onboard with cheating so quick? What is the cliffhanger even supposed to convey? 5/10 only for Deepika and Siddhant's acting, the cinematography, the music.
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6/10
The "drama" works, the "crime-thriller" doesn't! [+57%]
arungeorge1311 February 2022
The weakest part of Gehraiyaan, I thought, was its abrupt transition into a crime thriller. This was always destined to be an emotional drama, and the unexpected jump in pace startled me, and not in a very reassuring way. That aside, the drama bits are fantastically done. The contemporary struggles and feelings of two lived-in couples are splendidly captured. The leads, to my surprise, have incredible chemistry. What also helps is the character texturing. It's a family affair (pun intended!) alright, and leaving some dots deliberately disconnected for that end reveal made that climactic exchange between the characters of Deepika Padukone and Naseeruddin Shah a lot more impactful. Padukone also depicts breakdowns and anxiety attacks as they are, in a remarkable performance. Also liked how they ended it with effective throwbacks to phrases like "small world" and "the past always catches up." While the songs, visuals, and some of the dialogue carry the feel of regular Bolly fare, I'm glad they don't weigh the film's engagement factor down.
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5/10
Lukewarm
tp-7473411 February 2022
Adultery, thrill, crime, drama, love (meh?).....nothing seems enough to carry this modern day version of 'kbhi alvida na kehna' None of the scenes seem to capture the essence of emotions; the viewers find it difficult to connect/empathize with any of the characters. Definitely a strech in terms of the length. It's time Bollywood brought us better versions of urban modern love stories.
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1/10
"Boring and not even one time watch kind of movie"
adityamaheshwari-8654618 February 2022
I'm still wondering what made them work on such a pathetic boring project with no basic storyline. It was just stretched to 2 hour and half. It was kind of wanna be a Hollywood movie which made it disaster.
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So everyone is cheating in every generation
akankshanegi-8296311 February 2022
Everyone is cheating among their own relatives. Why?

If Alisha needed money for an app or for whatever cant see start with instagram influencing or just another social media platform?

She could have earned new customers or clients from there.

She is already wealthy , she could have taken help from her cousin Tia Lame story where everyone is animal just cheating with everyone possible.
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9/10
Absolutely brilliant
tulsi-das-khan12 February 2022
Shakun Batra's forte is making engrossing films. Never during the 2.5 hours of the movie did I check my phone or moved from my seat. 'Gehraiyaan' is NOT just about infidelity; it deals with how a person's identity is interwoven with the family's history. The screenplay, direction, BGM is spot on. The story is pretty engaging and every frame is worth watching; a very deep movie which requires your full attention. The last 20 minutes of the movie is some of the finest story-telling I've seen in a long time; the twist in the end will blow your mind. The movie ends on a very interesting note too.

I'll be very disappointed if Deepika and Rajat Kapoor don't bag awards for their performances. Siddhant was good but they could've casted someone else in place of Ananya. She was unconvincing especially in serious moments, she can't act.

Take a bow Shakun Batra; you've created a masterpiece. Arguably the best director in KJo's camp. Deducting 1 star because of Ananya's pathetic performance.
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6/10
Depression felt real ...
njoy_dj_joy11 February 2022
Well everybody acted very good ... Excellent.. director did amazing job with mediocre crime petrol story ....

All these years we as audience wanted Bollywood sud make Hollywood level movies so what our dharma producers thought... In Hollywood married super hit actress does all these adult scenes... Let's do that ... That's Sharma's Bollywood reply to Hollywood ... All acted well but why they needed Deepika for that ... I mean Deepika sud do movies which assures produces a great return ... Like high budget experimental movies with action etc ... Any way we will never make good scale movies not atleast by dharma as they are too mediocre in their talent.
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1/10
Worst movie ever seen
desaibhavikit18 February 2022
I regret to watch this movie Could have been done some productive work then watching this Worst acting ever from speacially Deepika Padi kon and Anaya pandey.
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9/10
One of those films where complexities take the precedence
SoumikBanerjee199613 February 2022
I'm quite frustrated seeing all the pessimism surrounding this film, and I feel pity for those who have misinterpreted the message. Being a responsible reviewer as well as a fellow admirer of this wonderful medium; I would like to present my side of the argument.

Hear me out, let me explain...

"Gehraiyaan" is a tale of flawed individuals more than anything else, like a bare exhibition of human relationships. Be it parenthood, sisterhood, or romantic affectations; Gehraiyaan takes on the mantle of showcasing all these different dynamics and the social stigmas that comes alongside.

This certainly isn't glorifying infidelity nor does it set out to rationalize the characters and their iniquities; the way I see it, the film did the exact opposite! Batra's narration depicted the bad choices and the consequences that followed. Amongst this pair of individuals, nobody was perfect, they all had flaws just like everyone else does as human beings. And "Gehraiyaan" with its innate dissertation attempted to illustrate the painful reality we all want to run away from.

While on one hand, it very much instigates the feel of salvation, favours the idea of moving on; on the other, it gets to a relatively different verdict, where it exemplifies the fact (the last scene with that Old Lady), that no matter how hard we try to get over our sins, the past will always catch up. The memories will haunt our thoughts till the end of time.

Although, I do understand that many people might find these intricacies, a bit difficult to comprehend. Therefore, let's just put aside the narrative for a moment and let us all cordially appreciate how invigorating the presentation is on a technical level. I simply adore the visuals. The roaring waves of the sea symbolised the endless rifts in our conscience, So articulated, isn't it? The same goes for Music! I became infatuated with the composition. It not only intensified the very essence of dramatic portions but also set the right kind of mood and ambience the film otherwise insisted on.

Now, on the subject of performances, the entire ensemble poured their hearts out. It seems the majority of the audience is only interested in the contours of intimacy but not the rationales behind the same. I don't know the problem people have with Deepika Padukone, nor do I care, but nobody in their sane minds could deny the capacity she holds as an actor. Yet again, What an astonishing performance, Deepika for me was unmatched, unparalleled in here.

Siddhant Chaturvedi is another highlight. Since the announcement, all eyes were on him, we all expected him to deliver and let me just say, he doesn't disappoint. Ananya Pandey had gone through a lot of complaints and disapprovals down the years. Perhaps a bit too much at times.

Not me though, as I have always been a well-wisher, and I knew that with a little bit of guidance and under a competent director, she would do well. And guess what? She has made some progress. Dhairya Karwa as Karan is perhaps the weakest link of this feature, although it's not entirely his fault as the writing on his part hasn't been up to the mark as compared with what others have gotten!

At long last, we've reached the part where I normally draw a conclusion. But before I do that, I hope, I was able to clear all your doubts, if not, have it your way, do as you please. Then you have to come to terms with the fact that maybe it's not made for you. "Gehraiyaan" is one of those films, where complexities have the upper hand. It's like a double-edged sword, the intricacies are the greatest strengths as well as the biggest of the weaknesses. Not all will relate!
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7/10
what a complex film
Eggoreluckadman11 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
In all seriousness I enjoyed this Good performances direction and cinematography a tad bit long and melodramatic and the third act goes off the rails, but the major highlights trump the minor flaws.
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2/10
Cringeworthy and poorly-written. Trying too hard to be "deep" while precisely lacking any semblance of depth.
radknight2811 February 2022
Doobey has been creating waves for weeks before the actual movie released and it's commendable that the person who edited the music video made the movie seem exciting. But it was far from it, none of these characters had any actual motives for acting the way they did. None of their actions seemed to fall in line with what was previously established about them (which wasn't much to begin with) The so-called "deep", "complex" backstories each character had fell flat too since they seemed to come off as excuses rather than actual explanations.

The dialogues seemed so off, I found myself questioning whether people actually talk like this. Maybe an OTT release is subjected to comparatively low censorship but does that mean the word "f-ck" gets thrown around like confetti in every dialogue? It just comes across as lazy writing.

I was hoping there'd be no glorification of infidelity and we'd be able to at least empathize with the characters for cheating on their partners. None of the problems they faced were beyond the ordinary and didn't justify their motives to cheat. Are we supposed to believe that actual grown-up adults approach their problems like 16-year old's?

I wouldn't blame the actors for the bad performances since it was evident that they weren't given too much to work with anyway. All of the glitz and glamour, none of the substance.
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8/10
Deepika is outstanding
mrserial11 February 2022
This movie is worth a watch solely for Deepika - she has portrayed her character really well. Sid is adequate, dhairya and Ananya are so so. The way this complicated story is interwoven is commendable. Music really stays with you after the movie has ended.
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7/10
I cannot believe that I liked it.
Unfilmy11 February 2022
Deepika and Naseeruddin shine through. Surprisingly, Ananya has also done a good job. Couldn't see the chemistry between Deepika and Siddhant. They could have done a better job at clarifying things in the end. Obviously, it isn't the first time "falling for your sister's/best friend's fiance" is being done, but overall, a nice attempt. Deepika looks pretty in yoga outfits and her emotional scenes are very convincing.
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1/10
Direction less story, overhyped and bought out ratings
sumanta-4503918 February 2022
There is no concrete story. All desperate attempts being made by purchasing high ratings, postive reviews and promotions. The theme could have been conveyed in much better way through a better story line and script. The movie left an impression of a confused direction. However only the cinematography is excellent. Songs are not worth to even comment on.
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1/10
Bad storyline
divyaknilankar18 February 2022
Nothing but just a intamacy movie. In the beginning thought like something would be crime thriller suspence but as we go further there nothing rather than cheating, betrayal by hot scenes it doesn't even have any exciting story it is only a good way to attract people by showing hot scenes. Not even good enough bad story not even deserving 2 stars good actors Like siddhant and Deepika used in a bad story movie. Wasted.
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10/10
Do not judge before watching the movie
KenlightL11 February 2022
I was sceptical about this movie, however, it turned out to be a pretty great movie. Yes, not just good, great!

While watching the movie with my friends, we kept on getting into small discussions about the motives, behaviour, mentality, the situations created, etc. About relationships, adultery, love, etc, and It made me realise that this only happens when a movie is engaging, making you think, and effectively achieve what its suppose to!

The screenplay is amazing, it doesn't go into exposition and shows the emotions, implications, and things happening in the background through dialogues and subtle visual queues.

The acting and direction is great. Every single actor has done a great job. Ananya Pandey was just brilliant. Deepika was at the top of her game as usual.

The story is way more deeper and darker than people might have anticipated. There are several unexpected directions the story and the characters go into which was delightful to watch.

Please do watch it, you won't be disappointed!
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7/10
7.5 Stars
booksforfs11 February 2022
If you are expecting an over-dramatic service to universally accepted stereotypes or masala, please understand that you might not be the intended audience for this movie, and that is okay. There are no tongue-in-cheek quips or punchlines in this one.

This is a movie about the intricacies of modern-day relationships in a world of businesses and ethics. Startups and investor funding. One-income couples and power play in relationships. Generational wealth. Mental health and addictions. Family secrets and how hard they are to bottle up, especially when kids grow up.

I never write reviews, but I had to or this movie. I commend Shakun Batra for the honesty he maintained throughout this movie. This is not a manual to life. He is not telling you what is wrong or what is right. He is only showing you people in different scenarios and how differently they act if certain variables change. Or better yet, how internal and external pressure influences us.

Deepika has no problem portraying silent angst and a pensive protagonist at the receiving end of fates' short stick. I think that was already established from the trailer. Her role as Alisha was very believable. Her character development into near manic for rightful reasons was somehow portrayed with enough anxiety and just the right amount of grace that you almost empathize with her. Kudos to her for choosing such a morally grey character and playing it with such conviction while emoting the required uncertainty that the character always had in her aura.

Siddharth always wows me whenever he is on screen. This is primarily because of how much he embodies such brazen characters when I see him fumbling (in an endearing way) during the recent promotion interviews. He was very convincing as Zain. A US returnee, a go-getter, a hustler of sorts with a deep understanding of the loopholes in finance and business who badly wants to establish his name in stone in India. In fact, all seems to be going in his favour until it isn't. There we begin to see how well he portrays a man falling apart while keeping up the facade of 'I've got it all under control.' His growing chemistry with Deepika was nicely captured.

Ananya Pandey, Finally a role where she is not all floss and candy. Frankly, It was a breath of fresh air seeing her in such a relatable role. Not as an upper-class Indian but as a woman who was madly in love. At the same time, she had unshakeable feelings about his intentions and actions and how her subsequent actions dictated the happenings of the plot without her even knowing.

In a movie where all the characters are different shades of grey, so was Dhairya's character Karan. Was he loving or dismissive and selfish at times? He played all those human complexities quite well. For a character that was supposed to garner maximum sympathy from the audience, the real-life plot and portrayal just showed him as another spike on the wheel.

Special shout out to Naseeruddin and Rajat for their commendable performances as well! Bringing the non-judgemental and judgemental views respectively to the story as needed.

CON: We could have done without the multiple wave shots. We get it, depth. I swear we get it no need to remind us 100 times!

This movie has a high rewatch value, and I look forward to this type of cinema as we continue to evolve as an audience.
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1/10
Waste
incognitoflyer18 February 2022
Penurious story, flawed acting and substandard direction!!!

What's wrong with Deepika and siddhant dint they read script before signing up such amateurish assignment?
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Movie premyy honest review
premmgor11 February 2022
I think we, the Indian audience is not yet ready for such a complex, deep and tricky film so basically, this could be one of the 'ahead of its time' films. Highlights: cinematography, Deepika Padukone, dark & realistic plot but honestly, I expected more. It is not everyone's cup of tea and also asks for your patience. Highly recommended! 😄
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10/10
Complex and Poignant
shivnarang11 February 2022
Director Shakun Batra's new venture Gehraaiyan is a deep dive into the convoluted lives of messy people. It's a head on collision between middle class Mumbai and rich Mumbai, trying to co-exist and sometimes even overlap.

The story is about 4 characters who's lives are intertwined. These protagonists are complex characters, who are byproduct of their upbringing, consequentially leading to a journey that is immersed in the pains of the past traumas, as well as the ambitions of future prospects.

Leading them is Alisha, played by goddess Deepika Padukone, who is not satisfied with her upper middle class life and wants more out of it. She is just divine and has done a tremendous job in making us empathize with her grey and almost unlikable character. Her performance is phenomenal to say the least and I loved her in every frame.

New kid on the block, Dhairya Karwa plays Karan, Alisha's boyfriend of many years, who is a struggling writer. He delivers a decent performance as the necessary fourth wheel in this dynamic.

Then there is Ananya Pandey as Tia, who is Alisha's estranged cousin. I had major reservations about her inclusion in this star cast, but thankfully she has risen to the occasion and managed to deliver a good performance. She was definitely the surprise factor.

And lastly there is Zain, played by Siddhant Chaturvedi, who is Tia's fiancé and probably the most serpentine of them all. Siddhant's journey has been an interesting one. From the lanky, out of his depth, good boy in Inside Edge, to a self-centered, overambitious guy in this one, he has really grown as an actor.

The movie also has 2 great supporting casts. First is Rajat Kapoor as Zain's business partner, who is ever so reliable as actor and has yet again delivered a great performance even with a straightforward character.

And then there is my favorite, Naseeruddin Shah, who plays Alisha's father. His performance in this movie is yet another example of why the length of the role doesn't really matter for it to be impactful. His scenes with Deepika are my favorite bits of the movie, especially this one scene in the end that just left me speechless.

I am happy to report that Gehraaiyan is so much more than just the adultery story highlighted in the trailer. I am glad that Shakun chose to not show the entire movie in the trailer, like most filmmakers unfortunately do these days.

This movie explores real human relationships. The estranged family dynamics in the movie goes beyond what Shakun had explored in his previous venture Kapoor & Sons and dares to dive deeper into the dark side of it.

I feel that despite their urban lifestyle, the characters had many layers and tremendous relatability. Relatability of wanting a better life, relatability of estranged family dynamics, but most importantly relatability of wanting to be seen and loved.

The movie is technically well executed. With beautiful Cinematography, crisp Writing and Dialogues, immersive handheld Camerawork and effective swift Editing, even the runtime of 2 hour and 30 minutes doesn't feel like it's outstayed it's welcome.

The music is also melodious and is seamlessly woven into the screenplay. I can't stop listing to Doobey on the loop. My only issue with the movie was that at parts the dubbing felt a bit off, but thats just me nitpicking now.

Overall I tremendously enjoyed this movie. From the day the first trailer was released this movie has received divisive reactions and I'm sure people will have divisive feelings towards the movie as well.

But for me it just worked and how. I would only suggest is that you don't listen to the chatter on social media and watch it to decide for yourself.
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6/10
Shakun Batra Makes Sure That Amazon Is Amazon, Not Ullu App. This Exacting Take On Relationship Issues Works Just Fine Enough For Urban Audience
SAMTHEBESTEST11 February 2022
Gehraiyaan (2022) : Movie Review -

On a nice wedding day, a simple girl is about to marry the man she loves. The next moment, she learns that her own sister has eloped with the groom, and they both marry each other. The sister's boyfriend, heartbroken, consoles the girl, and eventually these two fall in love. In the meantime, those two eloped lovers are having a troubled marriage. Wait, I was just talking about John Huston's old Hollywood classic, "In This Our Life" (1942), starring two of the greatest actresses of all time-Bette Davis and Olivia De Havilland. Shakun Batra's Gehraiyaan reminded me of that film at the initial stage, but as it moved forward, I realised that it was a different one. There were similarities, like the Love-quartet involving sisters, but that was just about the basic plot, not the detailed one. Gehraiyaan goes deeper into relationship issues caused by professional crisis and conflict between love and business. That's all. Batra's Kapoor & Sons looked like a complete family thing because it involved the entire family at the same time and at the same place, while Gehraiyaan works for individuals at different places but at the same time.

Alisha Khanna, 30, ambitious, now finds herself at a crossroads in life. Her six-year-long relationship has grown monotonous. Her career seems to be hitting a lot of roadblocks, and just when she had begun to accept this reality as unchangeable, the arrival of her cousin, Tia, and her fiancé, Zain, with whom she bonds over a troubled past and a common wish to break free from its confines. The story charts the journey of Alisha and Zain as they fall in love and confront the ghost of their past on the path they take to avoid it. Expectedly, some terrible consequences follow to make the mess even worse, but then it finds a nice getaway through it. Remember Montgomery Clift from "A Place in the Sun" (1951)? Siddhant Chaturvedi's character will remind you of that (hopefully, it's not a spoiler) - but there are different implications to conclude it. Batra and his co-writers' rip-off of multiple flicks still stands pretty much original, owing a favour to its urbanised climax. Not great, but definitely good enough.

Gehraiyaan is mainly led by three actors: Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturved. Dhairya Karwa doesn't really seem like a lead character. He is more of a supporting actor, similar to Rajat Kapoor, and both have more screen time than Naseeruddin Shah. Rest, it's all about the trio. Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi's steamy chemistry is indeed something to watch, but their performances have won the race here. Siddhant still carries that "Gully Boy" tone; it looks a bit unnecessary at the beginning, but becomes familiar afterwards. Deepika Padukone's sizzling hot avatar may cause you a slight diversion from the act; however, she captures it before it's gone too far. Ananya is that perfect urban girl even in real life, so there's no way she can go wrong with her natural features on the big screen. Deepika's character was a little contradictory to this urban thing I'm mentioning again and again, as she plays a middle-class working girl, but with Ananya, everything falls into place. The casting director is definitely at merit here for such a lovely casting coup.

What works in Gehraiyaan is the gripping storytelling. It's a long film with a runtime of 148 minutes (that's definitely too long) and the soul of its context is too short to convey the extension. Nevertheless, the screenplay is very pacy and engaging. There is not a moment when you can move your steady neck from the screen, and it goes on for two hours, almost. The problem appears in the last 20 minutes, when it loses its grip and its quota of new elements is over. There is nothing left but cliches. Thankfully, all the songs in the film are situational. "Doobey" and "Beqaboo" both work fine as long as they have situations to carry them. The cinematography is very nice, and the background score definitely adds to the mood-making frames

Kapoor & Sons and now Gehraiyaan. Shakun Batra is definitely a director to watch out for in urban cinema. His detailing of small, small things is commendable, and the way he presents his characters without any compromises is a fancy treat for his audience. His cinema is never made for the masses and is never even supposed to please them. The same goes with Gehraiyaan, only I am not damn sure because maybe they will enjoy those intimate scenes as to their comfort and forget what it's all about. Yes, that's the question. Was so much adultery really needed here? I don't think so. One or two kisses are fine, and even a few abusive words are fine, but here it's like raining kisses and storming the 'F' word. Superfluous! Rest assured, Batra has made a sensible urban cinema for an urban audience. These relationship issues planted by professional problems aren't anything new, but this film makes them look new and fresh. Gehraiyaan is a perfect fit for OTT with an "A" certificate. Our mass audience, which fills most of the seats in theatres, is not yet ready for this. Let's swim in the ocean of Gehraiyaan this Valentine's weekend, created by this fantastic team but only if you are an adult.

RATING - 6/10*
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3/10
Poor story, senseless, wayward direction!!
sulabh-r-j11 February 2022
Honestly expected so much as the film had Deepika padukone in the lead & is directed by Shakun batra who made Kapoor and sons. Gehraiyan begins on a decent note but loses the plot almost immediately.

There is no build up to things and events start happening for effect(can't reveal more as that would give spoilers). Story does not go anywhere and the affair scenes become repetitive. Relationship complexities, traumatic past dont evoke any emotion as they are wayward. Too much focus on one character.

The sub plot of financial, corporate issues makes it worse. Just when you think story is headed somewhere, comes a turn which is so bizarre you can't wrap your head around it. Last act is illogical.

Songs, deepika's acting are nice. The Look of film is good but what use is all that when film fails overall!

It is all way too convinient, and ending is so abrupt. Seriously disappointed!.
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8/10
Mature
divineflame0611 February 2022
Much more than just a movie about infidelity. A matured drama about complex characters and how messy and complicated life can be. Shakun Batra delivers yet another drama after Kapoor and Sons with sheer excellence. The film is beautiful to watch. The framing of the scenes and overall cinematography sets the mood of the film just right. It sticks and runs along the narrative like how a F1 car would run around corners, planted and sure footed. The music is hip and fresh. Deepika is a firecracker, once again delivering a top notch performance. But Sid sadly couldn't match up. Maybe his performance as MC sher in Gully Boy is insane to match, so the expectations are sky-high. Ananya is serviceable, not much expectations from her but she did decently. The only negative from my viewing experience is the the story arc for Sid's character and the aftermath for it seemed a bit off. I didn't feel I got closure and I would creatively disagree with the part of that plot. The film does come a full circle overall albeit that little hiccup I wrote about in the previous sentence. I'm just happy to see mature films like this coming out of Bollywood talking about and exploring the complexities of humans, relationships and life that happens. Give this a watch, you cannot miss this out.
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6/10
... infidelity-deception.. but keep your clothes on
bjarias19 February 2022
... really a well made film... one major criticism is length... at one-hundred-forty-eight-minutes it's far too long... and more than a bit contrived near the ending... so is it worth spending all that time regardless.. depends.. go in for awhile, see where you finish up

... and a production relying on infidelity-sex as one of its main themes, becomes more than a bit ludicrous when there are numerous scenes really requiring nudity... and 'lovers' are never-nude.
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1/10
Not For Kids, Not for Family and Definitely Not for Intellectulas
Ankit-Kumar-Gami11 February 2022
Characters: Not Relatable

I am not saying that characters should behave just like me, I am saying that in most of the movie their is at least one character in which you can see yourself. That thing is missing in this one, These Characters are nothing but animals living their lives following their primitive instinct and to satisfy their lust and Needs

I don't know of these kind of things are common in High societies but sorry i can't relate with these things

Story: Ok

Story is very basic, They tried to integrate complex characters with this simple story which work sometime in the movie and sometime it's just feel weird and cringe

Ending: Above Ok

Before watching the movie i have an ending in my mind but the actual ending is quite different.

But but but The ending not something which you didn't saw coming, If you are someone who actually think while watching movies, you can easily predict what's coming next

ENDING IS GOOD BUT THE JOURNEY TO REACH THAT ENDING CAN MAKE YOU SICK VERY SICK.

Acting: Good Surprisingly Ananya Pandey acted good in this one, maybe because she is just playing herself, a spoiled rich brat.

Cinematography: Good

Love is not just Lust and Need it's something beyond that.
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