

No where did it drag.The songs were excellent. Shahrukh was convincing.Preity was her usual bubbly self initially, and then equally convincing.The movie was fast paced.Editing was good. Twenty two years in jail can age a man beyond his years. He has done well as the young squadron leader as well as the ageing prisoner. SRK has become a living legend.He is a good actor. If you have negative vibes about the person playing the principal character in a movie, you really should not be watching the movie in the first place.

A flaw nevertheless, but then you can find faults with just about everything. The mistake did not cost him anything because the movie succeeded at the box-office.It might also have taken too long a time to give an explanation.And the movie is already 192 minutes long. Like, how did Rani Mukherjee know Veer's name? Maybe Yash Chopra made a mistake.

The audience identify with the characters and go back to watching it again and again.One must realise that a movie is a hit only when the audience is able to identify themselves with the characters.Questions do come to mind. If you want to get away from the mundane affairs of everyday life watch a Hindi movie.Veer Zaara is a Hindi movie with lots of emotion. The main purpose of the cinema is to entertain.Entertainment can mean different things to different people.Normally we expect a lot of emotion in Indian movies.If emotion makes you feel like throwing up, you should not really be watching Indian Hindi movies.If you are really taken with realism, watch a documentary. It is one of those films which become classics instantly, and I recommend it to anyone, whoever and wherever he is. It is about the main values a person should cherish in life: humanity, respect and love, and it conveys this message very well. This film is far ahead of anything it can be blamed for. Having said that, it just doesn't matter here. It is far from being flawless and has its share of loopholes where script is concerned. Veer-Zaara, though a completely entertaining epic romance, is not the greatest film you'll see and it often goes over-the-top in its emotions. She is natural and impressive and leaves the film as a winner. Rani Mukhejee makes a great impact with her relatively minor but pivotal role of the tenacious, level-headed Saammiya. Zinta is beautiful and compelling as the intelligent and headstrong Zaara, and looks great in traditional outfits. Khan is the main soul of the film and he is believable in everything his character goes through. They resuscitate their characters with restraint and dignity and have a credible chemistry despite not having much physical interaction. Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta are great choices for the film. The movie soundtrack is perhaps the most beautiful soundtrack in recent years, and the fact that it was actually composed many years ago contributes to the epic mood of the film. The love story is portrayed grandiosely, with larger-than-life orchestral music of heavy violins and piano. There are many surprising and touching moments in the film. The film also addresses women's empowerment through Rani Mukherjee's role of a Pakistani lawyer who tries to overcome society. The film does look a bit dated, but then it does not have a defined period of historical time, which makes it an all-time saga. It flows very well through the stunning views of Indian and Pakistani fields and groves, and colourfully shows the bright sides of each country. That's what really makes sense in this film. It is a cross-border love story between an Indian and a Pakistani, yet their nationality is not what prevents them from being together. Although the love story itself, the separation and everything else is very typical, Chopra creates an entirely different film in the way it portrays the respect the lovers have for each other, the honour they pay to parents and elders, and their genuine willingness to sacrifice themselves for each other. Yash Chopra artistically combines realism with greatly unrestrained emotion and some overdone sentimentality. It is a visually stunning and emotionally touching picture about star-crossed lovers who meet once and are tied forever. Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara is a film about humanity, devotion, sacrifice, and the power of love.
