Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: A Disappointing Bollywood Romance with Missed Potential and Formulaic Plot
Despite Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's undeniable chemistry, their performances alone cannot salvage the film's shortcomings.
"Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" disappoints as it fails to live up to the excitement surrounding Karan Johar's directorial comeback and the talented lead pair of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. While the concept of two individuals from different cultures challenging societal norms seems promising, the execution leaves much to be desired. The plot twist of swapping families before marriage feels contrived and lacks believability, resulting in clichéd moments throughout the film.
|
Release Date |
28 July 2023 |
|
Language |
Hindi |
|
Genre |
Drama, Kids & Family, Romance |
|
Duration |
2h 48min |
|
Cast |
Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, Ronit Roy, Jaya Bachchan, Parth Siddhpura, Aamir Bashir, Shraddha Arya |
|
Director |
Karan Johar |
|
Writer |
Shashank Khaitan, Ishita Moitra, Sumit Roy |
|
Cinematography |
Manush Nandan |
|
Music |
Pritam Chakraborty |
|
Producer |
Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta |
|
Production |
Dharma Productions, Viacom18 Studios |
|
Certificate |
U/A |
|
Rating |
2.5/5 |
Despite Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's undeniable chemistry, their performances alone cannot salvage the film's shortcomings. The supporting cast, though talented, struggles to elevate their underdeveloped characters, making it difficult for the audience to connect deeply with the story.
Karan Johar's signature emotional touch and humor are evident, but the film's pacing falters, leading to a lengthy three-hour runtime that tests viewers' patience. While the music and captivating visuals enhance the experience, they are not enough to compensate for the lack of depth and originality in the screenplay.
The film's commendable message of love and acceptance gets overshadowed by its superficial treatment of cultural differences and societal challenges. These themes remain underexplored, missing the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the audience.
In conclusion, "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" has its moments but ultimately falls short of delivering a memorable cinematic experience. Despite its potential, the film's weak plot and pacing prevent it from being the groundbreaking romance it aspires to be, resulting in a rather formulaic Bollywood offering that fails to fully engage its audience.
