Here are a few reasons why you shouldn't be wasting your time and money in watching this film either in the theaters or on your laptops!
1. The story makes no sense! In short the story can be explained in 2 sentences- "My name is Khan! And I am not a terrorist!" Karan and SRK shouldn't have wasted so much of their money on these 2 statements!
2. SRK's acting is pathetic! He's said to have Asperger's syndrome, a disorder which makes it difficult for people to interact socially.......so when he meets his bhabi for the first time, he doesn't even look at her- or avoids looking at her. But the same Khan leads a group of people into aiding some Hurricane victims..........His character doesn't make any sense at all! He's shown to hate the colour 'Yellow' , so much so that he's unable to cross a road cause of yellow lines on the road! But he seems quite comfortable in the company of a big yellow pumpkin!
3. The film goes to show how much love Mr. Karan Johar has for America.
a. Almost the whole film is shot in America.
b. There are more American actors than Indian actors.
c. The film gives you information about the American History and geography.
d. Mr. Johar's love for American Presidents' is almost unbelievable!
4. 2nd half of the film will kill you!
5. It's a boring film!
Lots of other things to dislike about the film, but I wouldn't even waste more time brooding about it! Foreigners might like this film or NRI's maybe........definitely not meant for a true Indian!
What's good about the film?
1. Music is good. Actually its just about okay.
2. You get to see Kajol after a very long time. Though her acting aint anything special, nor is her character, still ......at least- you get to see her, and she looks the same, doesn't look old!
3. 1st half is watchable.
4. The woman playing Jimmy Shergil's wife's role Sonya Jehan ( Guess that's her name) is very pretty !
Any other plus points then please add on!
But that's that!
The critics on TOI ( Goa Edition) gave this film 5 stars........ I think any kind of journalism should be practiced with a lot of responsibility! The critics who've given more than 3 stars for this film - I don't know which is the likable angle in this film. Yes! As always technically the film is good- but what we want is a story!
The last film I watched which was as bad as this one was ' Chandni Chowk to China' .........that film , though pachku- was a comedy, so you could leave behind your logic! But not this one! This film doesn't deserve your sympathy nor your attention! All the hype with the Shiv Sena Controversy is only to make audiences to go and watch this film!
My Rating: * / 1 star.
( Some people might argue about the film being good, as they argued that Saawariya by Sanjay Leela Bhansali was a good film! How each person perceives a piece of art is different, how it touches each one's heart is based on his set of experiences!
Would this film ( My name is Khan) get the same critical acclaim and appreciation if it wasn't for Karan Johar's direction ? If it wasn't For Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role?
Just because it is made by 2 of countries biggest productions ( Dharma and Red Chillies) and stars the countries biggest star and everyone's favorite Kajol can't earn it 5 stars!
Would this film work without SRK in it? Or Kajol in it? Or the Karan Johar factor in it?
Would you still watch it? Would you have still liked it?
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ReplyDeleteyou were little late in posting this.
I watched it and I completely agree with you.
In the sena-khan controversy I don't know who used whom, but certainly the film is of no other use to anybody!
Thank goodness, I dint see it!
ReplyDeleteI went to watch it on 1st day! After reading the TOI review which gave it 5 stars- not to mention the high praise...........my entire family went, n we all freaked out!
ReplyDeleteIts like , ok ppl! we understand being a Muslim it is difficult in post 9/11 world.n tht all Muslims r nt terrorists........bt plz try xplaining this to someone who hs lost a loved 1 in terror attacks! if i ws amongst those who hs lost someone, i wud've walked out of d theater midway!
Do Muslims deserve our sympathy? I knw this question is very tricky....n personally i knw quite a few of thm who r d best human beings I've met in my life!
Or let me re frame d question, Does Islam deserve our sympathy? As a religion, what gud is it doin to d world today?
This is like danger area m stepping into.......bt films like "MNIK" is nt giving answers to any problem created by Islam!
I don't think it is right to blame Islam for anything... would you attribute problems created by Shiv Sainists as a problem created by Hinduism? I know people of other faiths who believe in violence, the only reason why muslims are tagged terrorists is because a majority of them are victims located in counties that have a wealth of resources. They have been fighting far too long, initially for themselves, now because some "big" countries fund these activities. Needless to say, the "big" countries are not Islamic.
ReplyDeleteMuslims do deserve much more, because a vast majority of them are not terrorists and have to bear the brunt of the others actions.
And no, I am not a muslim.
Muslims are not the only people fighting to get their rights. There are many religions which are fighting for its survival and to maintain their identity! That doesn't mean people from those religions go and kill others to prove their point!
ReplyDeleteIslam is creating problems world over today!
That is my concern!
The Islamic law( which is a reflection of Islamic thought and ways of life) that I studied in my college days only makes my belief stronger!
The highest Muslim authority will Issue fatwa on an international player such as Sania Mirza, but not stop the practice of having multiple wives!
I am definitely concerned about some Indian organizations wrongly interpreting the hindu religion and misguiding hindus into fighting!
But Hinduism being a very minor religion in the world today, hardly has any say!
Of course that doesn't mean we look over the illegal and unethical acts of Shiv Sena and Sri rama Sene and the likes.......But the voice of a concerned hindu is equally strong in our country and increasingly educated and aware hindus are stepping up to these organizations!