Review: Barfi! (2012)

Barfi! is a joy to watch!

 

The start of the movie brings back memoirs of Legends Charlie Chaplin, Rowan Atkinson and Jackie Chan. But then, it takes a plunge and the genius of Anurag Basu who miserable failed last time with "Kites" comes into play. There is no doubt that Kites was the "only" failure in his filmography. Others were classics.

 

Cinema is an art and Barfi! proves it. Every character, every scene in this movie is charming. They make you fall in love at first sight.

 

The story starts with a narration (flashback) and then there is flashback within a flashback. Nowhere confusing. Very simple to understand. Kudos to Anurag (Basu).

 

Starting with acting, No points for guessing! Ranbir is the best of the lot although others are not far behind. He is one person who stands out. Brilliant Stuff.

 

Priyanka pulls a miracle from nowhere. Absolutely stunning stuff. Never wondered she was such an amazing actress.

 

Ileana kick starts her bollywood career with a bang. She is as gorgeous as ever (in recent times). She looks amazingly hot in the "bong" attire. Perfect Fit!

 

Every junior artist, character artist and anyone in the frame does a good job.

 

When you thought that the first half of the movie was amazing, post-interval is even better. There is no dull moment. The story is so well written and told that you get tears in your eyes. I got them.

 

Cinematographer Ravi Varman (popular in south) captures various shades of Kolkata and Darjeeling so accurately and the output is crisp.

 

Music by Pritam is surprisingly awesome and the background score is a protagonist in itself.

 

The genre of the movie is difficult to be certain of. It has romance, it has comedy, it has serious drama, it also has a lot of suspense. And of course its sort of a musical.

 

Watch Barfi. Celebrate life. Enjoy the experience. Leave the cinema hall refreshed. Don't miss it!

 

"Don't Worry, be Barfi!"

 

Rating: 4/5

 

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