PK
Review
What is the film about?
PK is
a satire on religious beliefs and God men from the point of view of a person
who is unaware of all these traditions and persons.
How is Aamir Khan’s performance?
Aamir
Khan is heart and soul of the movie. He takes us a through a journey with his
character and a performance that can be easily put among his career best. His
break down before God unable to get what he wants or when he knows the
flashback of Jaggu (Anushka) are some remarkable moments that stays with us.
His accent that hits the right notes be it in terms of comedy or drama is
superb. If not for anything the film is a must watch for his performance.
Direction By Raj Kumar Hirani?
Much
like the actor even the director is a master craftsman and PK is a shining
example of his craft. He has handles many controversial issues relating to
religious beliefs, made fun of them in an introspective way without crossing
the way or being offensive. This itself deserves a huge credit. But all this is
covered in the first half itself which makes the second half look weak with
lag. Still he makes us sit through with his able direction and screenplay. In
final conclusion PK, the film showcases his strengths but he has surely done
better in the past.
Anushka Sharma and others performance?
Compared
to the previous films of the director the character of heroine is slightly
better. Of course all the limelight is hogged by lead actor but Anushka too
gets her moment and she makes them count. Sanjay Dutt has a very small role and
he makes his presence felt. Boman Irani is underutilized compared to the
previous outings from the director. Sourabh Shukla gets a typical and by now
typecast religious head kind of role but still manages to leave his own
impression.
Music and other departments?
Music
by Shantanu Moitra was pretty average when listening as a standalone album but
when it comes to Movie they sync well with the narrative. Add soothing
background score to it overall the impact is enhanced. Cinematography is good
and so is editing which is handled by the director himself. Dialogues are a
major plus for the film with punches flowing non stop.
Highlights?
Aamir
Khan.
Story.
Screenplay.
Direction.
Entertainment.
Drawbacks?
Lag in
second half.
Religious
theme.
Alternative take:
After
a point in second half it feels repetitive as things don’t go beyond the stuff
that has already been mentioned in the first. The director clearly
understanding this has introduced the love angle but it wasn’t given enough
time to have that emotional engagement which would have further elevated the
climax. Only this aspect felt the need to be reworked.
Did I enjoy it?
Yes.
Will you recommend it?
Yes,
slight caution for religious sensitive people advised though.
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