Guzaarish (2010) (Urdu, meaning Request)
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Watched: 8/2/18
Rating: 7/10
Ornate costumes/sets, Magical realism aced- Stunning visual treat.
Mixed acting merit- Compelling but overdone; Works for song/dance acts.
Too long/clashing themes- Drama/laughs/musical? Comedic slant fails.
Deft narrative shows Both sides to euthanasia- But "Hinglish" hinders.
Less than the sum of its parts, But plus dazzling magic shows!
Haiku Sonnets are comprised of 4 3-line haiku plus a couplet of either 5 or 7 syllables, adding up to 14 lines, the same number of lines found in a sonnet. (5-7-5, 5-7-5, 5-7-5, 5-7-5, 7-7/5-5) Notes: Bhansali has been accused of borrowing or even plagiarizing from the unpublished novel "Summer Snow" (by Indian writer Dayanand Rajan) and the films "The Prestige" and "Mar Adentro". I personally agree with this last one; having noticed similarities that are almost eerie, making it difficult to believe that it is coincidental. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is a 2004 Spanish film starring Javier Bardem. A far superior film for a multitude of reasons, I highly recommended it as an alternative. #HaikuSonnet #PoemReview #Controversy #Euthanasia #Indian #MagicalRealism #Magician #Quadriplegic
Ornate costumes/sets, Magical realism aced- Stunning visual treat.
Mixed acting merit- Compelling but overdone; Works for song/dance acts.
Too long/clashing themes- Drama/laughs/musical? Comedic slant fails.
Deft narrative shows Both sides to euthanasia- But "Hinglish" hinders.
Less than the sum of its parts, But plus dazzling magic shows!
Haiku Sonnets are comprised of 4 3-line haiku plus a couplet of either 5 or 7 syllables, adding up to 14 lines, the same number of lines found in a sonnet. (5-7-5, 5-7-5, 5-7-5, 5-7-5, 7-7/5-5) Notes: Bhansali has been accused of borrowing or even plagiarizing from the unpublished novel "Summer Snow" (by Indian writer Dayanand Rajan) and the films "The Prestige" and "Mar Adentro". I personally agree with this last one; having noticed similarities that are almost eerie, making it difficult to believe that it is coincidental. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is a 2004 Spanish film starring Javier Bardem. A far superior film for a multitude of reasons, I highly recommended it as an alternative. #HaikuSonnet #PoemReview #Controversy #Euthanasia #Indian #MagicalRealism #Magician #Quadriplegic