BBCi FILMS - Readers' Reviews

Sue
It's a visual treat from beginning to end.Roshan has truly eloquent expressions in some sequences, but his urdu delivery leaves much to be desired. Also his lack of royal gait and deliberation. Rai scores on this account.Many many captivating sequences. Absolutely must watch movie.

rita goyal
What epic film (Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Titanic) can exist without a grand soundtrack? A.R. Rahman did beautiful work that was true to the film, and the melodies stay with you long after the theatre lights come back on.

rbgoyal
The set was phenomenal as were the costumes, the dialogue in urdu and hindi was fantastic, and gave a great feeling of time and place. All of the Overseas epics (Troy,etc.)mentioned above were also three hours plus, and i think the script could have been shortened without losing any of the movie's momentum for ALL of these, from Braveheart to Jodhaa Akbar.

U Ven
The film has been made with perfection in every sense. You get engrosed in the story and lose track of time. The distinctions between Rajputs and the Mughals, was made evident is every way. I loved the dialogue. Music is apt. Above all, Hrithik is absolutely fabulous. He simply steals the show. If history was taught in such a beautiful way, I would have developed interest in that subject years ago.

Belle Jardiniere
Have already seen it twice. Plan to see it a third time next weekend. Mesmerising, breathtaking and utterly delectable!

Manish Singh
A great film indeed. Shows history in a beautiful form. Acting is superb.

amna
good

Sue Mitchell
Awesome!!!

C-va
This movieshould benominated foran Oscar.Best ForeignLanguage Filmthe very least!

tg
Very goodHistory

Devyani K
gud movie, appreciate Hrithik Roshan's role.sets were really attractive as though it was 16th century. really gud job Ashutosh.

Jas
felt this movie missed a vital opportunity to convey Akbar's legacy. Instead they concentrated on the love aspect, typically Indian. Akbar made many policy changes. Wasted opportunity in my opinion

Nilesh
Magnificient in all aspects. Story and cinematography

BB Haider
superb film.Well done Ashutosh and Hritwick.Every mixed marriage couple see it to learn about respecting each others value; Every men and women should see it to learn how to love and respect your partners.BB Haider

Robert De Souza
One of the best Inspiring Indian films I have seen....Could not stop telling all my friends about it. So many went to see it..

John Colledge
I have seen very few Bollywood films, but I am sooo glad I saw this one. Yes, it's long, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Far more than say Let There Be Blood, which did drag rather badly a number of times. There is some fabulous music as well. An epic indeed and I can't wait to see more Indian films. I would give it 5 out of 5 as well.

Rafina
This is a very good film

Peter Garside
I watched this film at the Ritz in Shimla on 16 Feb 2008. I did not understand a word of the hindi dialogue but for three and a half hours I was carried away by the beauty and majesty of the film and watched it enraptured.The best 75 rupees I have ever spent! 5 stars

imran
its a nice historical movie

raju
best

Raveen Hayre
The review says it all and the film left me with a renewed faith in humanity and the power of one,as well as rejuevenated to improve my own and others life- what a feat!

Janice Carter-Lourensz
I was besotted with the colour and music of this film. not to forget Roshan who is breathtaking here. Yes, it's big and magnificent, but it somehow manages to captivate. 3 hours seemed short.

m stiles
magnificant

Priya
I was moved watching this movie. It is huge, grand and classy. The direction is excellent. Costumes and jewellery are amazing. I was worried about the running time but did not feel it while watching the movie. I recommend this movie because this one is going down in history.

tejsweeta
very good

Sharen Sandhu, London
It starts off as a history lesson, and then progresses into a love story...and then back into a history lesson again. Overall, an enjoyoable film, but the ending was laughable. Some people in the cinema, did let out a laugh of disbelief. The ending was abrupt and untidy. Surely such an epic story deserved a better finish?

diksha sharma
Hi,I like jodhaa Akbar.

Mahesh
nice film, portrays the reality how the mughal kings ruled india- suppressing hindus and also their cruelty. Hrithik's acted so well, you will fall in love with his character. Aish is her usual average herself! the film sets, costumes great as expected from such a film-though it is not such a treat as Devdas!Long film, but you won't get bored for a minute apart from a few loud songs!

Rahul
Everything in the film is big and grand: the palaces, the armies and most importantly, the love story.

Krishna
Loved it, loved it, loved it. It was long but not boring. Hrithik's best best work yet.

SomanSaha
It is one of the historical love story of India which was not reveiled in the screen before.

sdfghjkl;'
it was a very good, actually great, movie. it was the best movie i ever seen!

cc
great!

Raisham Dahya
what a great movie

Shalu
Looks like the Director's research of 3-4 years prior to making the movie has been misguided.Movie seems a fantasy with a little background of history.This is an attempt to maximise gains all over the world at the cost of misleading masses

anil
confused direction

Ramya
Simply superb.....Technicians done good work...And Hrithik and Ash look entirely different and real.. evrything is natural in this movie..

AA
Absolutely wonderful, takes you back to a special time and place.

rita
The similarities to Braveheart & Troy are true in that it is an epic tale set amongst real events with the blanks filled in using imagination & storytelling. Braveheart was mostly fiction and Troy was even more fiction: this historical-license is what makes great movies!To spark the imagination & invoke renewed public interest in india's rich history is an undertaking well done, Mr. Gowariker!

rbgoyal
Well Done! This film leaves one wanting to know more about pre-british empire Indian history. This movie has challenged watchers to go back to a time of sovereign states that were resisting union as one country: India. Tourism boards in Rajasthan, History and Literature professors all should be thankful for renewed interest in travel and encouraged by the newfound curiousity generated by JA.

hema
I am completely in love with this movie

kkkhan
very good story

Teribrown
Jalaluddin Akbar is the type of leaders we need today to save our planet from destruction. He is also senstive to the treatment of women. The music and dancing in the movie was so wonderfully in tune with the universe. 5 stars please.

mala patel
What a treat! I just enjoyed basking in amazing sets, costumes and of cource watching Hrithik. Although I am not been a great fan of Ash, I thought this was her best film. It was good the Director was addressing on current problems to do with intolrence of faiths. Please let me know where I can buy those lovely 'chanya cholis' that Ash was wearing

Nadskins
A rather drawn out drama, which can't decide if it's a love story or action film.

hema davay
Epic of gigantic proportions.Hrithik best performance todate.

RB
Good acting, Good story, Different from other movies, only one love scene,nice dresses, Good direction

Vineet
Awesome spectacle but a bit too long.

SUNNY
-GREAT EPIC INDIAN MOVIE.-COMPLIMENTS TO THE DIRECTOR.-FOR EUROPEAN PEOPLE,A GOOD HISTORY LESSON,AS THEY WERE UNAWARE ABOUT THE GREAT RULERS OF ANCIENT INDIA.-HISTORY TEACHES US,THAT INDIA IS A POPULATION OF TOLERANCE, LOVE& PEACE.-BE PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN TODAY, THANKS TO OUR GREAT ANCESTORS HISTORY.

Bob
Ab Fab film that everyone must watch....

An Avid Fan
Absolutely stupendous acting by Hritik & Ash. a must see.. Didnt notice how long the movie was, and very informative in terms of one who does not know of Indian history.Amazing sets. A chance in a lifetime to see on big screen.

Gowrishankar
This movie is very nice

Moshgan
I like this movie it is the best one that I saw.

Faisal
Hrithik excels. However, story has been twisted and the actual tale fabricated to fulfill "bollywood" requirements. Yet, an enjoyable watch for those who know history.

karthik
this is a very good film so far i have seen in bollywood

Mas
A highly entertaining epic. The film has a mark of quality and detail marked all over it.The two leads give a great performance. Well worth watching !

Eilis Kelly
Fantastic, wonderfully shot and produced, sumptuous! A real eye opener as well. Love Bollywood, just delighted I can see some of these movies in Dublin!

vaibhav
A movie par excellence. Running time nowithstanding, it is easy to watch chemistry of Ash and Hrithik combined with good photography and choregraphy. Must see as an example of communal harmony.

cacahouete
i think it's an intresting film i liked it a lot i really cried good job!!!!!!!!!

Momin Tausif
It should have been "Akbar Jodhaa" not "Jodhaa Akbar" After all he was An Emperor of India and his name shouldn't be following his wife's name.

mukesh patel
very intresting very colourful lvery joyfull historical drama.well made.full credit to director. 100/100 marks.

anupam sinha
very well made unlike most bollywood movies.its long but quite gripping.

Bob Carver
AN EXCELLENT EPIC. BROUGHT BACK REAL TIME MEMORIES OF THE HISTORY OF INDIA. AN ENDEARING LOVE STORY AS WELL. KIDS GOT AN INSIGHT INTO THE WAY THE MUGHALS RULED INDIA AND HOW AKBAR WAS A B=VERY FAIR EMPEROR OF INDIA.

Victor
A better movie than expected at first. Should be seen more from the angle of a historical love story than an action/adventure film.

lorna
this film is so beautiful and spectacular it definitely surpassed my expectations, don't let the time put you off!

syed
its superb.i loved the movie.

ALYSSA
i loved the movie alot

Belle Jardiniere
Intend to see it a third time this coming weekend! Breathtaking, delightful and utterly enjoyable...

pirouette
I love Hrithik!!!

KOTA SUMAN
ITS GUD

Raj
This movie has mastered it all. The subtle acting by both the male and female leading actors is marvelous. I thought I was watching a Hollywood movie and not the usual Bollywood movie. This movie is so real. Just forget the hindu-muslim-rajput disagreements, controversies, indian nationalism and what not for a while and just go and enjoy the movie for what it is. A splendid movie.Raj,Sweden

vin kumar
Too long, too self congratulatory and historically all over the place, doesn't hit at 'the heartstrings'. The only saving grace of this film are the palaces and Ila Arun's fantastic performance. I also must add that this is a very poor review which does not do any justice to the standards set by the BBC

Parth
It is one Brilliant film.. I would reccommend everyone to watch it.. WORTH SPENDING MONEY....

luo
i think it is the best

chirag
in all ways a master piece and a must watch. such a brilliant movie. just superb!!!

Abhishek Verma
a story which has romance at its heart. no intentions r there to depict d wars n battles. d romance seems like a bit extended for no good reason. hrithik is too good. a r rahman has done full justice wid his talent as far as d music is concerned. good mello jingles. all in all a nice movie worth watching.

Honest
Bring the real actresses back like Rani and Kajol.

Prudence
Ashwariya rai not rated as highly in the UK for her actting abilities, if Bollywood wants to get recognised for its acting give us brits some real actresses. I have seen kajol and Rani mukrajee act, they are what you call real actresses

ash
good movie with classical acting and direction.

Deepak Verma
Jodha Akbar movie is very good and hrithik had justifiedwith role for Akber.Noone can do this role except Hrithik.

rukia
great movie

kirti
worth watching,very well done

hirisgr8
After seeing this film I can say proudly that I am indian. Hats off to Hritik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Ashutosh Gowarikar and A.R.Rehman for the fanstastic efforts in Jodhaa Akbar.I would rate this movie 4/5

simran
hrithik absolutely superb in the film. hrithik and ash are certaintly the hottest couple in bollywood who are made to do films together. Excellent cast who gave excellent performances. Hrithik and Ash were certainly made for these roles. The film has you at the edge of your seat. Its entertaining from start to finish.Well done Ashutosh and Haider.

s.BEEJADHUR
Super hit because of super Actor Hrithik whose perfomance is outstanding

Nischal
Fantastic & clean movie ,lovely sets,best perfomance by hritik & ash

sonali
i like this movie very much which is historical love story.

rukia
great film.loved it

jahanara ullah
one of the best

amsaramesh
hi it was a nice movie hrithik has done a good job Ash is also nice good direction good acting good camera its very grand movie pl watch the movie

sabina
I would like to watch this film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

niks
Ihave not yet seen this film but I am sure that I will see it. I think the charectors in this film are really great because they are both one of my favourite charectors. XxxX

nisha
I have to say this film is excellent.

jose
i saw this film last night and i must admit its an a masterpiece coming out of bollywood.

JIn
Beautifully made and acted movie. I love it