Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

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Can't get enough of this movie

The songs are in my head 4 weeks after seeing the movie - and I replay the songs over and over in my iPod.

The story is a beautiful romantic tale embedded in a period piece of the relationship between the Mughals and the Hindu Rajput dynasties. Ashwarya Rai is stunning in her simple glances and few words. Hrithik Roshan steals the show with his passion, intensity, and ability to take the viewer into a time where so much was going on in India... and extends credibility to his role as Akbar the Great and makes us love him.

I have seen this film THREE times in its entirety with my parents, aunts, cousins, etc - and have seen clips of it many times more. Watch the DVD deleted scenes - it includes a really nice folksy tale of how Birbal the Wise joined the court of Akbar (a childhood tale re-enacted).

The song "Inn Lamhon ke Daaman Mein" is haunting and will cause goose bump. Listen to it in its entirety and appreciate the Urdu-poetry and exquisite verses. The video for "Azeem-o-Shaan-Shahensah" is a beautiful representation of the secular and beautiful diversity of the tribes of India.


One of my all-time favorite movies! November 20, 2008

Jodhaa Akbar

It is one of the best movies I have seen. Akbar and Jodhha incarnate spiritual people with grace and power. The unity of religions is still something to dream about. November 17, 2008

Incredibly good

I wasnt sure whether this was one to buy when I read the reviews earlier. After viewing it I found no basis at all for the comment "most inept, amateurish epic movie .... The acting is appalling, the staging pathetic and as for the battle scenes, with thousands of extras, they were laughable" (from a reviewer who only lasted a few minutes and missed out on a beautiful film).
In fact it is quite the opposite: Visually stunning, beautifully acted, moving, battle scenes that dont have the cloned-by-computer look that we've seen recently in the west.
It is basically a beautiful evolving love story that is very 'from the heart'. It is also about a great and good ruler who is wise, caring and had unusually high principles for his times..
It is sumptuous and shot in some stunning palaces and sets.
There are some battle scenes but they are short and symbolically violent rather than going on about realism as Hollywood seems to prefer (and I avoid thesedays). Some may not like the lack of realsim in that but frankly I got the point long ago about war and I dont need to see gut-wrenching images to drive that point further home. This isnt about war even though old power struggles and conspiracies are part of the times and woven in.
The ending is satisfying and the film reminds you about the higher points of being loving, wise and evolved as a human being.
The music is more subtle and traditional and Hithrik doesnt get to dance yet the music is also evocative and I tracked it down for its own merits even though I usually prefer the upbeat catchy Indian music.
Even the English subtitles are credited with the name of the translator. Rightly so as the words are poetic and beautiful.
Very fine performances from Hithrik and Ashwairya who were born for these roles.
Its cinematography is beautiful and the whole movie not only isnt amateurish but is superior to most coming out of Hollywood.
Beautiful. November 2, 2008

A beautiful love story

I watched this movie twice and I am still telling people about it. The charm of this movie doesn't leave one's mind. I found part of its appeal in that they didn't dwell on the fighting that was going on during that period. They showed some and enough to show the Emperor's good judgment as far as dealing with his subjects and especially those he had conquered. It was refreshing to see his religious tolerance and respect for his new wife. The fact that he abided with her wishes concerning her faith made his views far before his time. I know there were inaccuracies as far as historically but it was not a documentary.

I was awestruck watching this movie. The acting was outstanding on the level of Best Actor for Roshon. As a lay person I would not notice technical things but the overall scope of the film. It was lavish and gave a good idea of what life was like in that time and place as far as the cultural differences and the political intrigue. I have nothing but raves for this movie and any criticism for it would be by someone who would never appreciate a movie of this type in the first place. November 1, 2008

Most Outstanding Epic Movie in a long time

I absolutely love this movie. I am an American filmmaker and it is shot so well. This movie gives you everything drama, action, betrayal, and a love story. I love the clash between cultures that make this movie so on edge. October 12, 2008

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