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Kites - Notepad
Kites
quick review:
Lovely locales are shot and edited beautifully and set to some very nice background music. But the story doesn't fly that high. The twists and turns are mere ploys to get to an end that was decided before the first chapter was written.
This page has additional observations, other than the ones noted in the main review.
Plot Summary
J (Hrithik Roshan) is in trouble because he didn't something unforgivably grave that he was not supposed to do in bad-town Las Vegas.
What Worked
- The underwater photography.
- The editing between the fountain and the romancing couple.
- The mass destruction of cars. Felt bad for the cars but was a good vent for my destructive tendancies.
- Reference to 42, even if it meant nothing. :D
What did not
Note: This section simply lists the things that I did not like in this movie. This is not the overall impression about this movie. Please read the full review here
- Hrithik's tan - looked too artificial.
- Are Indians allowed to break all rules in the US? Drinking and driving, no seat belts. I'm not even getting into broad daylight murders.
- How silly the cops were made to look.
- The sporadic humor.
Kites - Movie Details
- Official Sites: Website
- Banner: Filmkraft Productions Pvt Ltd, Big Pictures
- Producer: Rakesh Roshan, Sunaina Roshan
- Director: Anurag Basu
![[Has twitter account]](/site_media/images/icons/twitter_small.png)
- Lead Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kabir Bedi, Kangna Ranaut, Nick Brown
- Cinematography: Ayananka Bose
- Music Director: Rajesh Roshan
- Running time: 120 minutes
- Reviewer: meetu
- Categories: Hindi Movies
- Genres: Action, Romance
Kites - Trailer
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External Reviews
60 reviewers have given Kites an average rating of 1.9/5.0. 13 yays, 28 nays, 19 so-so. See all external reviews »
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Comments (39)
To borrow from a friend's twitter feed...
Hrithik calls Kites Truly World Cinema...Truly=whatever papa says; world=barbara mori+some gora extras; cinema=shot by a camera.
:D
It seems to be a great movie with awesome dance from Bollywood's best dance.
@Bollyfan Haven't our movies made us into major cynics!
Here is a review of the film I found (via IMDB)
http://showbizcafe.com/en/reviews/kites/403
Leaving the review aside, I am excited for this movie. Rakesh Roshan might not make path breaking movies, but he does make them very enjoyable. However, it is the prospect that Anurgag Basu at the helm of affairs that excites me - he is not known to make "proper masala movies".
Let's see what we get - I do anticipate an immensely enjoyable affair at least.
@Rahul my problem is with the expectations the hype creates. Sometimes I feel bad for the films, since it is not possible to beat the expectations, even if otherwise it would have been good....
@meetu - There have been very good movies which have gone unnoticed (commercially) because of a lack of hype.
I have no idea as to the amount of TV time the trailers are currently enjoying in India so I do not know whether they have overdone it. Regardless, a Hrithik movie after 2.5 years was going to create a lot of hype anyways. The fact that it is a home production (brilliant commercial track record) only serves to add to the amount of expectations. Add a critically accliamed director in the mix and you know where we are heading.
In short - expectations are (and were bound to be) sky high.
That said, I personally believe that with such foundations if you are not able to deliver a good product which meets the audience's expectations you have failed at your task. If the movie is good, it will succeed.
@Rahul "Everything in moderation" would be asking for too much, I guess. Its the excess that creates excessive expectations. I see and here Hrithik everywhere advertising Provogue and listening to songs of "Kaho no pyaar hai" on radio. Could easily get overwhelming if expectations are not in check.
There is a reason so much hype is generated by filmmakers. Bulk of the profits are made in the first 1-2 weeks run in multiplexes. Hype helps tremendously in that
@Reviewgang I'm not saying they do it without reason, all I'm saying is it increases expectations which might ruin a film for someone who might otherwise liked it.
Had to post this - TOI rips it apart.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Movie-Reviews/Hindi/Kites/articleshow/5948562.cms
@Rahul and i've done pretty much the same. And i concede, for this one, the expectations won't make a good film seem ok. It will most likely, just disappoint the people who expected magnificence.
Must say I am uber disappointed - I was expecting much, much more. Ah well - I think I will still watch it. Am home for the summer - need something to watch. :P
I know many people will watch it in theaters despite the "o-kay" reviews. Go right ahead and let us know what you think.
I think I'll skip this movie now... may be I'll wait for the official DVD to release and then watch it... @meetu: how about wathing it on DVD...at least is it worth that?
@Wardhaman good call. Hmmm...yeah it might be a one time lazy Sunday watch. Especially if you have a good sized TV with a decent sound system.
Just as was being expected...For Bollywood going international means shooting out there, like them and with them...now, why should the Goras pay to watch this when they have seen such sleek car chases and stunts umpteenth times in their films....
Anyway I think the Indian audience will still lap it up just like they did with Dhoom 2...
So, the wait for a decent film this year becomes longer. Even though I always make it a point to wait for the reviews of hyped/over-hyped films, this time, I was getting a bit carried away. Good that the tickets were sold out and I couldn't book them :).
Hopefully, Rajneeti will be a decent film... in fact, a must-watch (am I getting carried away again??? :P)
@meetu:
If it is still in the cinemas by the time I get home, I will watch it. :P
hi meetu watched the movie yesterday and must say your review is perfect.The screenplay(especially the second half)was dissapointing.Both Hritik and Barbara look gud, apart from that there's nothing in the movie.people in the theater were actually laughing by the time end credits rolled.Throughly dissapointed to know that it took them two yrs to cum up with such a film.
Felt sorry for Kangana who was wasted in the film.But i guess people like me(htitik fans) will still go to watch the movie as its holiday season and not much competition for this film in the next 2 weeks.
I'm a bit confused. It is getting fair reviews abroad, while "not so great" reviews in India. Is it specifically meant for the foreign audience or what?
@ Meetu.. Go to hell.. u don hav a taste.. or mayb u r frustated with life..
Kites is awesome.. Full of positiev energy.. Awesome music.. dance.. spanish is sexy.. mori is hot.. hrithik is superb.. Las Vegas is awesome.. Nice movie overall..
@J(uncle-MIB-wale): bas itna bolo naa ki tum ko pasand aayi, yeh meetu ko kos rahe ho. Yeh galat hai, get well soon, mamu.
@meetu: Thank God, I don't have a TV. Hype se bach gaya. But jab story se jyada, Barbara aunty pe focus ho (public-city me) toh kuch naa kuch locha hona hi maangta naa.
@J(uncle-MIB-wale):[Correction] bas itna bolo naa ki tum ko pasand aayi, yeh meetu ko KYUN kos rahe ho? Yeh galat hai, get well soon, mamu.
@Jitaditya this once, i think this won't happen. I present Drona and Blue as evidence.
@moviebhakt i think the trick would be not to expect anything at all and just go with the flow.
@lost in confusion is it? Will do a complete rundown on Monday, so we'll know.
@Dattaprasad thank you ;) But what's with uncle-MIB-wale?
@meetu: So far, it surely seems that we Indians weren't the target audience. Most of those I know are saying that it is not recommendable.
And regarding great reviews abroad, my observation there is based on Hrithik's tweets.
KITES movie, finally the long wait for Hrithik Roshan fans is over. With this action packed romantic thriller, Hrithik Roshan has made his debut in Hollywood. Kites movie story is not different, we have already seen many films on this very own concept. What that makes a difference in this movie is its taking, the action scenes, and the chemistry. Kites music, especially Kites background music has been excellent. Many known reviewers from India is slightly under negative side. But the International reviewers has given Kites good marks, and some of famous English movie sites lauded Hrithik Roshan as ‘a Man with green eyes and near divine looks’! Some question left after viewing is that, “Is this what a common man is looking for in one of the most awaited movies of the year? Isn’t it a responsibility of the makers to entertain us along with these additional added elements in the script? Do we visit the theater only to see some new foreign locations, few good action scenes on the screen and a speedy thriling love (without depth). Kites is visually stunning and makes a sweeping impact, but it totters in its writing department.
Hrithik is unbeatable and that's the truth. Very few actors can rise above the script and Hrithik is one of them. He's the lifeline of this film. Barbara Mori looks perfect for her part, but appears slightly mature at some places. Even though the film is nice comparing the repeadted stuffs in bollywood & one of the best movies released yet. If you are going to watch just go and watch, and be in the film, not be with your friends.
@meetu: 'uncle MIB wale' ka funda yeh hai ki MIB movie me Will Smith chacha ka naam bhi 'J' hi tha.
@lost in confusion, interesting study this could become...
@Dattaprasad, but then why call J, 'uncle MIB wale', you could say, 'dadaji Kites wale', no? :P He'd be so happy!!
@meetu: Didn't see Kites, yet. Didn't get that Dadaji one... Seriously, is there a character named 'J' in that?
Just read today that Barbara memsaab is planning to leave India soon.. Reason?? India is not allowing Kites to soar higher :)
Sahi mein, hum logo ka kuchh nahi ho sakta :P
Agree with your review a hundred percent. If I were as analytical and articulate, it could have been written by me.
Hi there :-) this is the first time I've come accross this site. It's simply perrrrfect, will surely spread the word around for those who still want the suspense of the climax. I too recently watched Kites and like everyone else, a tad bit dissappointed with the final product. Of course Hrithik looked like a Greek god descended from the heavens to save a very hot damsel in distress but it felt more like a kid brother looking out for his elder sister. The chemistry level was -40 degrees Celcius, in the scene where they come closer to kiss right outside her apartment, invoked absolutely nothing inside me. Unlike in Dil To Pagal Hain when Shah Rukh Khan finds Madhuri's bangle and invites her closer...aur paas...aur paas...just before they start belting out Dholna. Kites was just too thanda for me inspite of all that smooching.
Then there was the half baked love angle of the lead pair, why exactly did they fall in love and how? This was hardly developed and the entire movie lies on the basis of the true love that 2 people share for each other, forsaking the whole world. Based on that reasoning, the ending of the film is beyond my comprehension. How can I or anyone else connect with the sacrifice Linda/Natassha made?
I enjoyed this movie, quite nice actually. Yay from me :-)
overall i like the actors played their roll very well, they have put all the efforts but some places felt uncommon, like suddenly Hritik foll in love with Barbara.
@Samir thank you ji!
@Jadoo girl may you live longer and have many many friends :D
@bach that's cool!
@Gaurang oh well to each his own, like we say here.
How many reviews do you look at before you decide to pay to see the movie?
@Dave well i don't read any reviews before watching a film. I go through them later for the purpose of the 'external reviews' section.
I'm usually not a big fan of this kinds of movies, but I have to say that I like Kites a lot. I was traveling on a reisen malta trip with my friends from India and we decided to watch the movie. I did not expect it, but it was really good. 4 out of 5 from me.
Movie should be in Hindi, common people couldn't the french language.
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