Left work early so I could catch the 5:30 show, and I tell you my boss wasn't too happy about why I had to leave. I had really high expectations going into this movie. A really bug fan of Shahrukh Khan, and don't think there is a YashRaj Film I don't love. Plus the songs have really grown on me and was also really into the whole Pakistan-India background for the movie. Will try not to give any spoilers. The story is really refreshing and where there is a certain tendency to follow the DDLJ plot line, the different treatment is extremely refreshing. The movie may seem a tad bit predictable in the beginning but trust me for the largest part it is anything but. Shahrukh Khan further cements himself as the tear-jerker maestro, Preity has me in love with Zaara's character and Rani Mukherjee really shines as a lawyer looking for some justice. The movie never seems to lag, and where it doesn't have the flashiness of Yash Chopra's last work, Dil tu Pagal Hai, it has a lot more soul. Coming at a time where the norm has become the run of the mill skin flicks, this movie serves as a breath of fresh air. The dialogues can be cheesy at times, but there cheesy for a cause. For the large part though, they reach for the heart and leave a lasting impression. This is truly in my opinion Yash Chopra's best, in league with DDLJ, although set in a much more mature tone. A must see for those who just love the feeling that comes with the so called mush mush Indian flicks, and for anyone else that appreciates good theatre.
Review of Veer-Zaara
