It tries to weave that into a story of a young, confused, urban girl. And that's exactly what the film does too.

Obviously, you are going to end up philosophizing a lot. The Quint - ' Dear Zindagi doesn’t score high and remains yet another underwhelming effort by the composer who is capable of much more. The brightest lining around this skepticism is that these are exactly the thoughts I had when I first saw English Vinglish's teaser. But, this one sounds too upbeat even when Alia Bhatt's character asks, “Why are romantic relationships so irritating?” I am all for romance and the “aawwww” that comes with the honemoon period and the “aawww shucks” that goes with the heartbreak thereafter. But the question is, when does charm become too much? Is it possible to watch 2+ hours of it? We could've blamed Alia Bhatt's cuteness for the OD, but not after Highway and Udta Punjab, right? Despite Shah Rukh Khan's character being played by Shah Rukh Khan. If you’re in the mood to do some soul-searching this weekend, this film could do it for you.The charm is inescapable, surely. And SRK in his sober-avatar possessing infinite gyaan tempts you to seek out a therapist. So it isn't all in vain.įeisty Alia, one of the better actors of the current generation, turns in a nicely nuanced performance. As he meticulously picks up the pieces of her past and 'pieces' her together, the film allows the viewer too to confront some of their own anxieties. It is on his couch that she is able to voice her fears. To analyse why she is the way she is, Alia makes an appointment with SRK a DD (dimaag ka doctor) in Goa.

Honestly, her angst bites to some degree but not entirely. And there is a backstory to show why she is so messed up. Frankly, things actually begin to look up just before intermission when SRK, without his trademark outstretched arms, makes an appearance.Īs said earlier, the protagonist played by Alia flits like a butterfly from Raghuvendra (Kunal) to Sid (Angad) and later to Rumi (Ali). However, the first half of the film meanders, making you restless. Some of this makes you chuckle, some of it makes you cry. There are numerous analogies drawn to explain the innumerable relationships one encounters in today’s fast-fleeting urban life. But unlike her first film English Vinglish that hit the bullseye subtly, here the message is hammered.

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