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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

For the brats who live in a world of 140 characters.... Ek Baar dekh lo yaar..

 

For the more discerning ones with ample patience... Read on..

First of all lemme just say that if possible leave kids at home or else be prepared for some awkward questions. Particularly when scenes hit first base. If you know what I mean. Wink! Wink! 😃 

There is off the charts chemistry between Ranbir and Anushka and they too good together. They are helped by hilarious dialogues and the super comic touch of Lisa Haydon. We need to see more of this lady. 

Anushka is fabulous. I have never seen her look so good. She is the Lady in Red... 

Ranbir proves yet again what a fine actor he is. 

The locales are exotic and time just sped away till the interval. Which had me wondering why it was that the critics were being so harsh. 

Ahhhhhh then came Ms. Bachchan and I understood. After that its all downhill and nothing can save this movie. This, dear parents is also when things awkwardly touch 2nd base..  :-)  :-) 

Come on KJo... 

Is the only angst you know that of father and son? 

Where is the intensity  the first half... The droll wit, the tongue in cheek humor? 

SIgggghhh.... 

Well I guess everyone has forgotten how to make love stories. 

I am shattered. This movie had so much potential and the second half just sucked. 

Soooooooo bad.... 

But the first half is wow! 

Specially for the Ranbir and Anushka fans.

This movie could be a reflection of the times we live in or then maybe not... 

But that's a thought for another day. 

So till then Happy Diwali.. 

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