Jodhaa Akbar - External Reviews

[..In any movie in general, every extra minute beyond the 120-minute mark yields lesser enjoyment than the previous one. Unless, unless … you have an extremely captivating story to tell, or you are telling it in an extremely captivating manner..]

i walked in a few minutes late in to the movie and couldnt catch the censor board certificate that they display before the titles, can you tell me how long the movie was in terms of reels ? iam guessing it is around 22 or 23.

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hi
movie rocks
it has been long seeing such a great movie on the screen
great movie indeed
i say awesome

a must see,5 out of 5. the actors were really good. very nicely done. the coutomes and the conteent of the movie was nice.

I saw the first day first show here in US, that was Friday, Feb 15 2008, 5:00 PM. After traveling in massive rain for 2 hours, and boy was I disappointed??? And you know what was even worse, that I didn’t have to wait till interval to realize that I made a wrong choice, it was clear from the first 10 minutes itself, in the first “epic” fight

Well Nice Review Meetu !!

you decided what is essentially a love story to be bad based on the first 10 minutes which mostly consists of bacchan voiceover and horses and soldier charging !! huh ?!!

Mr Khalid mohammad and alike such as Meetu...... How can you insult a movie that potrays indian history in such a magnificient way, that is so fulfilling and captivating and that is getting huge praises from masses all over india.

KM, you are one of those people who would give 5 stars to the movies such as "kis kis ki kismat" or "buddha mar gaya"
because you only like those movies which has double meanings and cheap comendy in every scene.
You do not have any appreciation for a great movie which potrays indian history so beautifully which u can watch with ur whole family.
Seriously...do you have anything personally against Ashutosh or hritik or Ash. Or you have been paid hefty money by directors of cheap comedies to white such ripping reviews.

HT , you better give it a thought to retire this reviewer of yours or he will throw you out of business.

Aks filmi you must be drunk while watching this movie. Or your brain washed away with the rain pouring on your head.

By far this is the best movie I have ever seen and produced so beautifully in this genra.

Hritikh acted so beautifully that for a minute I thought he was really Akbar.

When I walked out of the theater, I was simply speechless. And when I regained my real self the first thing I said...what a movie....simply out of the world.
I am in love with Akbar. And I wanna read everything that is related to Akbar.

WHAT bold decision to make a movie like this. And look at the acting, look at the voice modulation the walk, the style, grace. everythng was perfect.

Whole theater was watching with whistles and enjoying the small naughty things. Every battle was followed by hair raising events.

Jasaen e bahara song was mind blowing. Ash and hritikh are new couple, who gonna take the lime light....
watch and see..mark my words............ raja and sartaaj of bollywood hritik arrives,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Lovely movie to watch.Nice story.Hrithik delivered a dazzling performance.In a word superb.Aishwariya is looking awesome.

hey guys,jus chill out by watching the splendid performance by hrithick roshan and ash.the movie is just great.

@meetu

my comment was not directed to you , it was in response to AKS filmi's comment No. 9 .

Meetu sounds like so jealous of this movie. Looks like she is some one else's fan and does not digest such a wonderful performance. If asked her to deliver a word in a movie she would gasp.
People are against this movie coz they are just people.
Hritikh is superb, no actor can come near him. He is a legend. People never throw stones at fruit less tree.
So Hritikh and Ash be proud you acted in this movie, and we are so proud that we saw the movie. Keep the good work rolling.....everyone should watch this movie and yes take your children along. When the movie got over I was like comeon don;t let it go over.

I love the movie. Gonna watch it again and again.
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I enjoyed it......Three of you should be critics coz you guys have style to comment on movies.
Meetu need to learn alot. She sound less critic and more dumb.

So Jodhaa was Akbar’s daughter-in-law, how could she be shown as his wife, is the question that’s running across the minds of mobs on the rampage. While posters are being burnt, hoardings razed and theatre owners threatened, its time for Indian Cinema to herald the arrival of a masterpiece------Jodhaa Akbar. A cinematic marvel with competent performances, technical brilliance and musical excellence. It’s a movie and beyond. It’s a story that not only needs to be heard but learnt from.

. All that Ashutosh Gowariker was attempting is to tell a tale of love, courage and conviction. However the freedom to translate one’s grand vision to a cinematic spectacle has always come at a high price. A faint-hearted director would have chickened out to avoid this entire royal rumble (pun unintended) ensuing the release of the film, but AG marched towards realizing his ambition, unfazed by skeptics, undaunted by saboteurs. The result is out and the verdict is clear-----the movie a true blue magnum opus.
In the meanwhile, those fortunate who can grab a chance to watch this painstaking endeavor are advised to go for it at the earliest. You’ll surely be proud to belong to the land of Jodhaa and Akbar……..Hindustan.

Tarun has really written a true and fantastic review. The movie is a classic and I am sure it will become a legend just like the actors who play the title roles. I cannot believe that these are the same people who were dancing like sexy brazilians in a dumb movie called Dhoom 2. What a transformation! thanks to ashutosh. You need brilliant directors to create and bring such a vision to screen.
I pray that this movie be a great success and more and more people see it and forget the controversies around it. It is an effort very few people in the world, even in the film fraternity will attempt. Some critics have talked about how the war sequence was full of errors. I would want them to shoot just one sequence and then talk. It is very easy sitting on the sea shore to comment on the fishermen.

I did feel slightly disappointed with the movie.. I felt too many of the segments were not edited well or timed appropriately.

Ironically enough,in spite of the length, I found too many of the themes woven into the story slightly short.. I wanted less predictably and more flow. I enjoy period films so I didn't have any problems with the length or the content.

I found the character of abkar kind of cheesy, wanted to see more of a substantial character with more shades of grey and not so 1 dimensional.

Unnecessary and utterly boring

The movie is a complete waste of time and money!!
It's boring, the characters are half baked..and some of the dialogues (specilly from Ash..sucks!!)The politics is saas bahu stuff...and the war sequence is more childish and immature (specialyy the special effects..if at all u wanaa call them special)...meetu..i absolutely agree with u..i loved Hrithik-Ash in Dhoom-2..but this movie doesn't quite work for them...and all the people loving Hrithik ..calling this 'The movie of the Century' and writing shers for him..Guys..Get a Life!!

After mesmerizing the audiences with Lagaan and Swades, Ashutosh Gowariker this time chooses a completely different genre to express his cinematic vision .And does he succeed? Well, you would have to commend Gowariker for choosing a subject as cryptic as the love story of Akbar. In an age where historical films have rarely found support and appreciation amongst the masses (cannot remember any film but Mughal-e –Azam), Gowariker decides to tread the path which less able directors would fear to think of. Never mind, the widespread protests in Rajasthan against the authenticity of the love story, Gowariker’s attention to detailing does catch your attention. Gowariker’s vision subsumes a reined-in wealth of ideas and images into an opulent and aesthetic tale of love, ideals and secularism. And that is something to root for in an age of cynicism and religious warfare. It is not often that historical films of this cinematic splendor and caliber are made in India.

The film begins with young Akbar being entrusted the responsibility of the Mughal Empire following the demise of his father. Although his formative years are under the tutelage of his father’s trusted aide, Akbar very quickly develops his own ideologies and vows to be a people’s king. The film touches on various events in the king’s life which include his political alliance with the Rajputs and his subsequent love story with a Rajput queen. Political vendetta and sibling rivalry form an important part in Akbar’s quest to become a people’s king. That is where lies in the problem. The film frequently oscillates between so many diverse situations that the viewer finds it a tad difficult to decide what the main premise is –the love story itself or expansion of the empire and welfare of the common man. The film is expectedly on the slower side and its length (3 and half hours) is ought to cause a hindrance to its commercial viability (despite the presence of superstars).The editor should have used his scissors in a more prudent manner to give the film a slick look. Despite this glaring gaffe, the film more than compensates on other counts.

Gowariker’s direction is first rate. He handles the love scenes and war sequences with equal aplomb. His job is just made easier by the adept technicians on board. While Nitin Desai’s sets are larger than life and the costumes are rich in color and appeal, Ravi Chandra’s camerawork is marvelous. A.R Rehman’s music, as always is special. Ranging from the soulful Jashn –e Bahaara to the Sufi rendition of Khwaja re Khwaja to the visually enthralling Marhaba, the songs leave an indelible impression in your memory. The love story between Akbar (Hrithik) and Jodhaa (Aishwarya) is compelling.
The two give a new definition to love and lust. The eyes say it all and depict the sanctity of love. Of the supporting cast, Ila Arun (Akbar’s step mother) and newcomer Niketan Dheer (Sarfuddin) are competent.Aishwarya Rai looks stunningly beautiful as queen Jodhaa and delivers a duly restrained performance. But Jodhaa Akbar truly belongs to Hrithik Roshan. Be it his royal gait, impeccable dialogue delivery or expressive demeanor, he steals the show with his riveting performance. For a moment the viewer actually forgets that he is watching the screen character of Akbar.

So those who want to revisit their history books and witness high quality cinema, what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorns and let the magic unveil before you.

Mainne Jodha Akber dekha aur isko dekh kar yeh mahsoos kiya ki Mughal Aur Rajpoot aikta ke karan hi itna bada Mughal samrajya khara ho saka Akbar aur jodha ka swabhiman poorn pyar TajMahel se zyada khoobsoorat hai kyon ki Akbar ne Jodha ke dill ko Talwar aur taqat se naheen, balki pyar se jeeta tha.

A beautifully made movie with all the cast enacting their parts with passion.

gud review meetu...i totally agree with u..it is just a hyped movie...but i would like to add something...its tooo boring yar.....i slept throughout the movie ..so dont know what was it all about...so came to see this blog..to know wat i missed (luckily) despite of being in the talkies...hahaha...a gr8 escape for me...the problem with Ashutosh is he thinks himself to be talented,,,..i wud agree ...he is talented in making audience sleep....and wasting resources..in a "beautiful" way..
anyone with sleep disorder?..movie is highly recommended to them...

This movie rocks. This is very nice to see. My family and I loves this movie. Its very great!

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jitna sundar india ki history hai, us se bhi jayada sundar movie banai hai ashutosh ji ne... i really love and respect the hardworking of ashutosh gowarikar ji...