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Mohabbatein (2000)
Message could be better, otherwise good.
Let me first give some positives - the movie boasts of some great performances by the entire cast. The scenes of Shahrukh and Amitabh Bachchan are very strong and extremely well executed - some of the best lines in the movie are right here. The cinematography is excellent. Songs are breezy and hummable. In my opinion, the sole weakness lies in the excessive stress on love and the seeming ultimate rejection of discipline. In reality one needs both. Love without discipline is not right,likewise, discipline without compassion is unacceptable. The movie shows both extremes well, however the mega-speech of the mega-stars seems unable to convey this balance; if only this was better worded, better framed, the movie would have made a much stronger impact.
Khubsoorat (1980)
Great Lessons
This movie is what I call a must-watch. While it is very natural in its presentation it gives a strong message as well. With all the talk of love and freedom today it becomes even more important to see this movie which goes a step beyond and puts freedom and love in their true perspective - no freedom comes without a sense of responsibility; love alone is not enough, one needs to realize the responsibility that comes with it. This simple but profound wisdom is conveyed with great spontaneity. The movie also teaches about the thin line between rules that help and rules that are uncomfortably binding. All this in one funny, homely three hour package that is a very wholesome entertainer. Absolutely beautiful!