tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post1133710754480082696..comments2023-11-10T08:26:51.182-06:00Comments on Beth Loves Bollywood: just another day at the bubble factory: Ajab Prem Ki Gazab KahaniBeth Loves Bollywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-62024638941745108742014-02-12T09:08:23.563-06:002014-02-12T09:08:23.563-06:00I have. :) http://bethlovesbollywood.blogspot.com/...I have. :) http://bethlovesbollywood.blogspot.com/2012/12/mini-review-marathon-new-ish-hindi-films.htmlBeth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-55274678460808040492014-02-11T22:44:27.633-06:002014-02-11T22:44:27.633-06:00If you haven't, do watch Barfi! A lot of the s...If you haven't, do watch Barfi! A lot of the scenes are copied, but the movie is made a delightful watch because of Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Wonderful acting by the lead pair. TaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107180359645019921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-57847996054146470772010-08-11T23:52:11.115-05:002010-08-11T23:52:11.115-05:00sparkle h - I loved it! I need to rewatch before p...sparkle h - I loved it! I need to rewatch before posting about it.<br /><br />ligne - Yeah, I'm not a fan of Priyadarshan generally, and in fact I want back the hours of my life I spent watching Kyon Ki and Bhagam Bhag - though inexplicably I like Hulchul. And I looooove Billu. <br /><br />I have seen Hera Pheri and Andaz Apna Apna and don't understand why people love them so. I assume the language barrier is part of the reason they both make me just go *shrug*. I'll have to try AAA again sometime (with a Hindi speaker!) - it's been awhile since I saw it.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-9107784289577092102010-08-11T23:22:32.714-05:002010-08-11T23:22:32.714-05:00actually if you thought this was loud, then most p...actually if you thought this was loud, then most priyadarshan movies are worse. His gem movie is Hera Pheri..watch it if you havent already<br /><br /> <br /><br />This movie is made by the director who made Andaaz apna apna which was/is a cult classic...it quite ridiculous and fun to watch with a bunch of friends.lignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16780706279197851911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-90034355673525319782010-07-30T09:12:34.141-05:002010-07-30T09:12:34.141-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560851341542868989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-11452817186918728282010-07-20T11:42:58.118-05:002010-07-20T11:42:58.118-05:00Rocket Singh is a real gem of a film, a sweet, low...Rocket Singh is a real gem of a film, a sweet, low-key caper that packs a real punch. Ranbir totally won me with Rocket Singh.2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/10905469142234190538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-49079084914467544192010-07-20T11:41:12.254-05:002010-07-20T11:41:12.254-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/10905469142234190538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-76378581107753670102010-07-19T18:13:13.882-05:002010-07-19T18:13:13.882-05:00Filmbuff - Thanks! I am no fan of KK either but at...Filmbuff - Thanks! I am no fan of KK either but at least here I wouldn't say she was the worst part. The question of who to put opposite Ranbir is a good one...I like the idea of Asin...and maybe Vidya? No idea!<br /><br />sparkle h - YES WE CAN. Seriously. <br /><br />I can't wait to see Rocket Singh - my copy just came in the mail today (though I think it's on netflix instant too, or at least it has been).<br /><br />Heqit - Heehee yes, that was funny. I loved lily-white Jesus just because he is so often depicted in unearthly (and un-human) pale skin tones, and I assumed the filmmakers were riffing on that? The wig, though...yech. :)Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-40331534521588363572010-07-19T17:08:50.235-05:002010-07-19T17:08:50.235-05:00Oh Beth, you are so right about this film. It'...Oh Beth, you are so right about this film. It's worth watching for Ranbir and otherwise pretty forgettable.<br /><br />BUT...!!!<br /><br />You forgot to mention the one bit that actually made me laugh really hard: the Jesus-in-a-fruit-truck (deus ex machina! literally!) cameo at the end. How, in a nation full of dark-haired dudes, did they have to put a white guy in a wig to play JC? And how awesome is it that Jesus apparently takes a sheep with him at all times on his fruit/happy ending delivery rounds? Rama always has a bow and arrow; Jesus has a little lamb (whose fleece is white as snow).Heqithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02724534568272470035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-60832583676036881922010-07-14T07:31:58.047-05:002010-07-14T07:31:58.047-05:00OMG yes, can we please have an end to jokes about ...OMG yes, can we please have an end to jokes about rape/abduction/forced marriage in Indian cinema. There's a similar abduction joke in Namastey Lon don, which I can shrug off only because it is clearly said in "jest" and because the women around Kumar's character in that scene give him a good cuffing for it. But totally agree about Ranbir. Have you seen Rocket Singh? What a gem. I haven't seen Ajab Prem yet -- usually like Katrina in this sort of fare. She can be very charming and has such great comic actress potential. BTW beth, love the Shashi banner.2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/10905469142234190538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-10214498616028615562010-07-13T22:51:11.292-05:002010-07-13T22:51:11.292-05:00Memsaab, to start with, pls watch Wake up Sid and ...Memsaab, to start with, pls watch Wake up Sid and Rocket Singh.Filmbuffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-62293419172382941072010-07-13T22:50:26.207-05:002010-07-13T22:50:26.207-05:00Good review as usual Beth. KK spoiled this movie f...Good review as usual Beth. KK spoiled this movie for me. As I previously said to Nicki, I wish they had paired Ranbir with Genelia, Asin, Sonam or Deepika in this film. Ranbir is good and I liked all the screencaps. He was really good in WUS and Rocket Singh.Filmbuffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-16826908442185382882010-07-13T08:32:38.780-05:002010-07-13T08:32:38.780-05:00Christy - That is the ONLY reason but it is a tota...Christy - That is the ONLY reason but it is a totally worthwhile one :)<br /><br />bollyviewer - Yep! I have been Ranbirfied, no doubt. I watched this with Amrita and she said "That's going to be your whole post, isn't it? 'Ranbir is soooooo cuuuuute!'?" I hope I have down her proud.<br /><br />I'm surprised you don't remember the rape bit - though it is very short, so maybe you were refilling your coffee for those 40 seconds or so?<br /><br />You must see <i>Saawariya</i> just to understand how bad it is. <br /><br />Anishok - GOod point about the songs! I think my favorite, musically and picturizaiton-ally, is "Prem Ki Naiya," though "Tu Jaane Naa" is very very pretty indeed. Ranbir among the ruins? Yes please.<br /><br />Filmi Girl - REALLY? Wow. I find this utterly content-free and not visually pleasing enough to repeat. But I do enjoy some pop rocks now and then :)<br /><br />Filmi Geek - Absolutely. Can't wait to watch RS!<br /><br />Banno - I totally agree. I have no who could play opposite him. I, of course, think Rani would be great but I assume they wouldn't put them together because she's "old"? What say you?<br /><br />Christine - Ha! That says a lot about the film, doesn't it?<br /><br />ajnabi - Totally agree. <br /><br />Mansi - He really, really does :)Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-91737537867430065322010-07-12T16:59:41.581-05:002010-07-12T16:59:41.581-05:00Ranbir absolutely steals the show here... louv him...Ranbir absolutely steals the show here... louv him in this one and in every movie... muah<br /><br />Cheers!<br />http://eatpraylovemovies.blogspot.comMansihttp://eatpraylovemovies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-84368003896453784552010-07-12T11:11:52.976-05:002010-07-12T11:11:52.976-05:00Love the milkshake plus pop rocks analogy--and fel...Love the milkshake plus pop rocks analogy--and felt about the same way about the movie and its stars. So silly, yet Ranbir is still so good! I share Banno's despair over finding an actress from the current crop to match him. Aamir had Juhi, SRK had Kajol... I'm not seeing anyone on the horizon for Ranbir.ajnabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296593338690811213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-32946501589027916512010-07-12T09:38:50.478-05:002010-07-12T09:38:50.478-05:00I'm with you on this. Even after reading your ...I'm with you on this. Even after reading your review I couldn't remember if I'd seen it, but when I checked Netflix I see I gave it two stars. And I like Ranbir too. Enjoyed your review a lot, though!Chrism929https://www.blogger.com/profile/15934268736188847769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-37812778026496007752010-07-12T09:28:46.095-05:002010-07-12T09:28:46.095-05:00I came back from 'Ajab Prem ki..' and moan...I came back from 'Ajab Prem ki..' and moaned for days about the fact that Ranbir Kapoor doesn't seem to have any heroines around him, who can match up to his talent and star power. Pretty sad! He's really good, but where's the jodidar?Bannohttp://batulm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-47710461395424970072010-07-12T09:10:36.304-05:002010-07-12T09:10:36.304-05:00Of Ranbir I have only yet seen Saawariya, which le...Of Ranbir I have only yet seen Saawariya, which left this particular jury out but hopeful about his abilities. I'm glad to hear that he's doing well and folks are finding him appealing hero material. <br /><br />I'm curious to see more of him and a couple of his films, like *Wake Up Sid* and *Rocket Singh*, are in my "yeah watch that soon when it feels time to watch something recent" list.Filmi Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452657736759131107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-53317958309343574452010-07-12T08:26:45.941-05:002010-07-12T08:26:45.941-05:00I have still not seen a Ranbir Kapoor movie. What ...I have still not seen a Ranbir Kapoor movie. What is WRONG with me?!memsaabhttp://memsaabstory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-60743763008625820002010-07-12T06:28:12.820-05:002010-07-12T06:28:12.820-05:00See, I've seen this like five times and own th...See, I've seen this like five times and own the DVD. I wish every day was just another day at the bubble factory, where I toil making bubbles while drinking my strawberry milkshake laced with poprocks - for extra zazz.Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182245444783020664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-22765575478193641642010-07-12T05:59:01.770-05:002010-07-12T05:59:01.770-05:00a fluorescent pink strawberry milkshake sprinkled ...<i> a fluorescent pink strawberry milkshake sprinkled with pop rocks: fizzy, bubbly, loud, sweet, </i><br /><br />The perfect description of this film. The only thing as good as ranbir was the music and some of the picturizations. Tu Jaane Naa? Guh. Beautiful!Anishokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08119857300014387083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-66355527360230642002010-07-12T01:26:22.742-05:002010-07-12T01:26:22.742-05:00I can see that you love Ranbir as much as I do (al...I can see that you love Ranbir as much as I do (almost 95% of your screencaps feature him!). :D Yay! for a current Kapoor to love, finally - in the male actors category, that is. <br /><br />You're so right about it not being memorable film. I have no idea what you're talking about when you mention the rape/marriage threat (guess they both mean the same thing!) and I watched this not so long ago. So far, I think this is the only one of Ranbir's forgettable films (I have not seen <i>Saawariya</i>).bollyviewerhttp://bollyviewer-oldisgold.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-45161167629024564552010-07-11T23:30:06.726-05:002010-07-11T23:30:06.726-05:00I have it in my Netflix queue also just because of...I have it in my Netflix queue also just because of Ranbir. I pretty much adore him! Your screencap of him with the bicycle is perfection. Yumsicle indeed!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01131244543736980883noreply@blogger.com