Parth P
Meghna Gulzar's work always hit on mark – 8.5/10
Starting with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, lovable chemistry they created showing how back at time arrange marriage look like. Story is down to reality and no over drama is created in this. I know Meghna Gulzar's works and she is capable of handling the story which is on true event.
Full movie was carried by Alia Bhatt and she has given her best throughout her career. Amazing job by her. Small or big action whatever she is doing, dialogue delivery, every small detail in her face expression, every crying and fear she got in tense situation had grab hundred percent attention from me to this movie. Vicky Kaushal and Jaideep Ahlawat had created a backbone for Alia Bhatt character. Specially Jaideep Ahlawat.
Speaking about story, they created foundation providing some data what was going on that period. The tense shown from starting few minutes and moving on to young girl played by Alia Bhatt with fully innocent yet smart provides us time to settle with flow of screen play. First half is important part because screen play has provide complete data of each main and supporting characters intro, foundation of story and time from us so we connected with film. If we connect in first part, then from next part we understand each moment of screenplay, mainly how hard trauma a young girl is facing and every action she doing on we are understanding it.
Ending of movie I felt very hard. Really I appreciate Alia Bhatt for her performance and she has given justice for that young girl character. I love this movie and this movie going on my favorite movie list
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/03/24
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sachin j
As usual another bollywood crap to whitewash islamic ideology
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
07/13/23
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Meydiana R
Undoubtedly one of the best patriotic film with a niche humanity touch
The film starts with a subtle introduction of 20 years old Sehmat who eventually makes the entire storyline. It is based on a true story and director Meghana Gulzar does an excellent job of portraying the patriotism of Sehmat in the film. The film also depicts the part of humanity in patriotism. Alia and vikcky have prefectly got their character in the film and does a wonderful job! Very thrilling and motivational!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
04/27/23
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tarek a
One of the best war spy thrillers I have ever seen. The tension is sustained from the opening scene to the closing, with not a single dull moment. Alia Bhatt richly deserves the multiple awards she won for this film. It is painful to see her character being torn to shreds, as she commits one unspeakable act after another, all for duty to her country above all. Her depiction of the struggles with a conscience is remarkable.
The fact this is based on a true story makes the events all the more plausible and relatable. 1971 was a monumental year for the sub-continent, as that which was one and split to two, further split into three. These periods of history are always cataclysmic, and the stakes are tremendously high.
As a spy movie, the events portrayed here are rapid-fire and striking. Spycraft is authentic with little melodrama or hijinks. The production design is exemplary - we are steeped into the 70s, and every frame is on point for the era.
Overall one of the best I have seen, laser-focused on the tremendous personal cost paid by those who risk everything for their countries.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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Audience Member
A well written script complemented by a strong performance by Alia Bhatt.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/05/23
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A tight no-nonsense thriller with excellent acting
Raazi does what very few Bollywood movies do right. It pulls off a tight script with good acting, and a realistic believable storyline that leaves you on the edge of your seat for two hours. The film also manages to maintain a tight pace while building up towards an impactful climax. In particular, I think three things made it unforgettable:
Firstly, the acting was on point, and made the movie what it turned out to be. Alia Bhatt is turning out to be an absolute genius, and has come a long way from her 'student of the year' days. There are very few in her peer-group that can do justice to these kinds of roles. Vicky Kaushal was good as the beguiled husband, and his restrained yet emotional male character (supporting a powerful female lead) is a Bollywood rarity, and was thoroughly enjoyable. The others are on point too, with minor actors like Jaideep Ahlawat and Rajit Kapoor delivering strong performances.
Secondly, the movie turned out to be tight and on point, with no melodramatic displays of emotion or sappy songs. The good old premises of a bride departing to her husband's household for (presumably) good, the arranged marriage with a virtually unknown man, and eventual marriage consummation were all present, in theory. These are all typically perfect opportunities to inject unnecessary bridal parting songs, lengthy wedding song and dance sequences (boy's side, girl's side, etc.) and the worst of all - a song balancing sleaze with "Indian culture" (read: censor board mandated restraint) that plays when the marriage is consummated (this is typically a couple kissing and rolling around in a bed, carefully clothing their privates with velvet or satin sheets). But Raazi eliminates all of this fluff and more, leaving you wishing more movies would do away with the crap in favor of keeping the pace of the plot.
Lastly, and most importantly, Raazi does justice to the complexity of the India-Pakistan conflict. The countries have a shared history which makes the war painfully more unique (e.g. Abdul, the oldest and most faithful caretaker in the Pakistani household is of Indian origin). The movie takes no sides, and shows you that humanity and ruthlessness exist on both sides. This is a significant departure from the patriotic films of yesteryear - we are habituated to seeing a good vs evil theme, and having Pakistanis depicted as soulless warmongers. And so, you are simply not prepared to empathize with Iqbal's (Vicky Kaushal's) gentle persona, and when you do, it his vulnerable humanity hits you like a truck. Conversely, the hardened Indian intelligence agent Mir is many things during the movie, but 'human' he is not.
I walked away from the theater understanding better the nature of such wars, and that the real conflict is not over Kashmir, or between two sides, or between ideologies. The real conflict is always fought within the human heart: between the ruthless imperatives of duty, and the very human urges of gentleness, mercy and love.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/09/23
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