Review of Barfi! (2012) by Sreyash A — 14 Jul 2013

Barfi!, from the beginning, had every mark of an absolutely amazing movie. It's been long since I've seen such a beautiful movie. Seriously!

Barfi! for sure is sweeping all the awards this time and there's no stopping that. I love the way the movie started with that song "picture shuru...ho gayi picture shuru".

Ranbir is such an amazing and versatile actor. I, personally, love the way Ranbir says "BARFI (murphy)". The scene where Ranbir Kapoor explains to Illeana as to why she rejected him is just top class acting. Oh! His mute acting is just so brilliant, so amazing.

Illeana D'Cruz, yes, you are really cute. But Priyanka, without any glamour, steals the show. Ranbir and Priyanka overpower everything. Priyanka proves yet again how versatile she is.

The music gives a good feeling within. Yes, the background score was a rip-off or intelligently used or whatever but it was apt.

I don't understand the critics though. They say "the director's not content with a simple story", "he complicates the narration with confusing timelines", "there's a needless-who-dunnit subplot" What is your problem? It's really easy to talk when compared to stepping out there and directing a movie! So I personally think sometimes you guys should shut the...

The movie has a good mix of acting, comedy, drama, love, background score, songs, little twists and turns and above all excellent direction! Anurag Basu is the real hero. Thank you for such a nice and a different movie. My rating - 10/10.

P.S - Yes the duration of the movie is around 180 minutes, yes the movie might seem on the slower side but each scene has its own depth and importance. Its been thought out, planned and directed really well.