Just came back from watching Jodhaa Akbar and all I can say is that it's been worth the wait after all those release date postponements and other delays. Brilliant performances from almost all the actors who appear on screen, great production values and stunning execution by the director Ashutosh Gowariker. For those of you looking for some spice, yes, Hrithik and Ash do share a fleeting kiss.
What stands out in Jodhaa Akbar:
A bare-chested Hrithik practising his skill with the sword
His duel with an elephant
A scene where Akbar tells Jodhaa that he can neither read nor write
The swordfight between Jodhaa and Akbar after he goes to Amer (Jaipur) to manao her.
The Sufi number, Khwaja Mere Khwaja
The hand-to-hand combat between Nikitin Dheer (Sharifuddin) and Hrithik (Jalaluddin Akbar)
The lovemaking scene between Jodhaa and Akbar
When he throws a close aide, Adham Khan headlong from the balcony (twice!) for killing Raza Murad’s character, Shamsuddin Atka Khan
The elaborate dance sequence after Akbar annuls pilgrimage tax (Azeem-O-Shaan-Shahenshah)
Some other review snippets:
On the whole, JODHAA AKBAR is, without a shred of doubt, a brilliant film in all respects. This historical has all it takes to prove the first blockbuster of 2008. Very strongly recommended!
- Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM
It’s been a long time since I have walked out of the cinema hall with a feeling of equanimity and the asseveration of having just witnessed a film that will go down in history as a classic. History with a heart, Jodhaa Akbar ravages the screen with its royal fest of nobility and catalytic performances , crowning it’s viewers with cinematic glory.
- PROJEKT iVIEW, PassionForCinema
Jodhaa Akbar - Ashutosh strikes gold. The characters in the film are so real and leave a heavy impact on you. Only a visionary such as Ashutosh Gowarikar can dare to do such a film. Kudos Ashu!
- IndiaGlitz
Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch.
- Rediff
Jodhaa Akbar is a brilliant work of cinematic excellence. Period!
- IndiaTimes
Previously: Jodhaa Akbar theatrical promo dvdrip video
Comments (6)
on: February 18, 2008 4:56 PM | Reply
I completely agree. I loved the movie. It was a brilliant flim from a very sensible director who handles every story with simplicity and makes it extremely watchable.
on: February 18, 2008 7:20 PM | Reply
INDIA BEST DIRECTOR who actually knows how to put things together is Ashutosh Gowarikar i give him all the credit of making such a brillant masterpiece all mnc(thakare's support) go see the movie their role is also played by some adviser and after that go for religious journey.........best movie after Rang de basanti....
on: February 18, 2008 10:49 PM | Reply
The movie is good.. the photography excellent and awesome performance from all.
THe only draw back I feel is it shows Akbar on a very high pedestal.. which is not true.. He was good.. but not as much as he is shown out to be(considering his tolerant attitude towards Hindus).
Also, marrying jodha, if looked at closely, was like spreading Islam coz their progeny will definately embrace islam and looking at a larger picture, he has made a Rajput princess(a staunch hindu) give birth to a muslim prince.
on: February 19, 2008 1:23 PM | Reply
I was disappointed a little... and I blame it on the reviews where I read it to be such a great movie and so obviously I had very high expectations from it.. and sadly it did not meet them.
It is a good movie.. but does not match the expectations that preceded it.
on: February 20, 2008 1:40 AM | Reply
the movie is good but from the point of niew of actual facts ashutosh has messed it up really bad this time..akbar's wife was heera kunwari who converted her faith and was known as mariam uz zamani..jodha bai was the name of jahangir's wife n she was princess of jodhpur...ashutosh should go back n take some history lessons i think..but the entire movie is a treat 2 watch only as a fictional movie nuthin true about it.
on: February 21, 2008 4:58 PM | Reply
This movies is mind blowing. Brilliant performance by everyone.
First Hit of the year 2008.