Ra.One

I saw this in the theater recently and I look forward to owning it. Before seeing this film, I had never even heard of SRK, so the intricacies of Bollywood pop culture were irrelevent as I sat and enjoyed this outstanding film.I should begin by saying that Hollywood superhero films like The Dark Knight have nothing to worry about from this film. Ra.One doesn't try to be gritty or dark or realistic. It is a family film, closer to the Christopher Reeve Superman films, in that it tries to be both sweet and thrilling. As a result it comes across as simultaneously modest and, because of its technological aspects, incredibly ambitious. Compared to the family fare churned out by Hollywood, it is never calculated and unlike Hollywood superhero films, it is never pretentious. From beginning to end, it simply wants to be the most entertaining film it could possibly be. Remarkably it succeeds far more frequently than it fails.The highlights are the two extended action sequences. The first is a car chase through London that ends in a spectacular parking lot battle. The other, an even more astounding sequence, involves a runaway train and some remarkable stunt work and trick photography. Almost as good are the musical numbers, particularly Chammak Challo and Criminal. In a lesser film these interludes might have dragged the story to a halt, but in this film, they are made integral to the plot (and besides, are filled with such delight and affection for the characters that they can be forgiven almost anything).As for the plot itself, it borrows freely from films like Terminator 2 and The Matrix. The hero, G.One (played by Sharukh Khan) is a video game character come to life, his mission to protect the son of his creator (also played by Mr. Khan in a very funny role). The film sets up its rules on how G.One and his nemesis, the evil Ra.One operate in the opening sequences and remarkably sticks to these rules for the most part. The story is just believable enough to work, though if I wanted to nitpick, I would have had a field day. However, if I did that, I would've missed out on entertaining scene after entertaining scene.There were some problems, but overall they didn't really bother me. There were a couple of scenes where I had to ask myself, "Why is this happening?" There is an extended fight scene outside an airport that might have fit well in a Jackie Chan film from the seventies, but doesn't do much but show off some inventive fight choreography. Another sequence involving G.One being controlled by a video game controller might have set up an interesting possibility for the final battle, but is instead played just for laughs. Finally, a scene set up to sell an anti-smoking message is admirable, but hardly necessary.Despite its few issues, this film was overflowing with invention and ideas and hopefully Bollywood can top it. If they can do this with a $30 million dollar budget, just imagine what they could do with even more. Though to be honest, I almost hope we never find out. Huge-budget "family" films like Transformers are so overblown, and so calculated to appeal to the lowest common denominator that they completely lack in heart or inspiration. Ra.One has both of these to spare.

I really enjoyed this fun flick. All of the elements were in place. I kept flashing back to 1976 and Lucas' first Star Wars movie (4). As always, the usual troupe of actors were totally believable within the world of this film. Even the youngest actor was super! And it was delightful to revel in SRK's precision. He's such a specific actor/artist. And chameleon! Also, the final version of the villain was one of the most beautiful men on the planet. Suffice it to say, this wild ride was totally worth the time spent. Loved it!

I can't beleive SK will spend that much money on a movie that is just not good at all, i didn't like it, songs were alot i want my $10 back

If you missed this in the theater, you must see the DVD. This movie has taken "Bollywood" to an all other playing field. It is bringing them much more even with "Hollywood". In fact in my opinion HW had better watch out! I am from the USA and saw it with my daughter who has never watched a Hindi movie, she was surprised at how much she enjoyed it. My grandson's first words when it was over "Can we see it again?" Needless to say we will be buying the DVD. A wonderful family film, with fantastic special effects, and a strong message about family love.The reviews in America, especially "Hollywood" were very good. But something is very wrong with the "Bollywood Movie System" this movie was treated very unfairly by the Indian press, I feel very sorry for the Indian public who did not see this film. Not only have they missed a wonderful film but they have missed Hindi film history in the making. The people who have written bad reviews on here never saw this film "Period" I have watched 100s of Bollywood films, and this one ranks in the top, for story, acting and special effects.If you are an International film buff, you must see it. If you have kids you all must see it. If you just love a good time, fun and want to see a new super hero you must see. I know you will enjoy it!

I'm only commenting on the blu-ray transfer of Ra.One. Personally, I love the movie, so I'm not going to go into any review on what I loved about it. It's been said better by others here, and I just ignore the closed-minded haters because they don't grasp the importance of this movie to the Indian film industry as a whole.The Indian film industry has been slow to release films to blu-ray, mostly because the technology seems to be slow in catching on in India, and the films are more expensive to buy. Also, the blu-rays never contain additional features that are available on the regular DVDs, which is annoying. Those of us who love a particular movie find ourselves having to buy 2 copies in 2 formats just so we can have the extras (deleted scenes, featurettes, etc.).In some cases, as with this one, the quality of the transfer isn't as good as it should be. Actually, I was a little dismayed at the quality of the transfer of the regular DVD of Ra.One, so I had hopes that the blu-ray of Ra.One would be crisper. It's not, for some really odd reason. So in the case of this particular film, if you loved the movie, stick to the regular DVD because I didn't see any visual improvement of the blu-ray over it.I give 5 stars for the film as a whole, but 3 for the blu-ray transfer.

For the type movie this is evil against good (made for teenage children to adults) and all the special effects and music, dancing, and action and humor --- WOW the humor --- I really liked this movie and so did my grandchildren. It does have some sadness in it but it is quickly recovered so that the sadness does not linger too long. Shahrukh Khan is especially sexy (actually, so is Kareena and there is a lot of that kind of trait in this film with the dances and costumes and some of the music but it's in the form of comedy which tames it down a little). It's quite modern and should not disappoint you if you remember it was designed with Shahrukh's son in mind.

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Ich habe diesen Film sehnsüchtig erwartet und fühlte mich von der ersten Sekundesuper unterhalten. Doch erst einmal kurz zur Handlung:Der schusselige Familienvater Shekhar (gespielt von Shah Rukh Khan mitLockenkopf) arbeitet als Computerspielentwickler und wünscht sich nichtssehnlicher, als die Achtung seines Sohnes Prateek (Armaan Verma). Aber dieserfindet seinen Vater nur langweilig und peinlich...nicht zuletzt, weil Shekharnicht eine Gelegenheit auslässt, ins sprichwörtliche Fettnäpfchen zu treten.Dies ändert sich erst, als Shekhar, inspiriert durch seinen Sohn, ein völligneues Computerspiel entwickelt, in dem der Bösewicht "Ra.One" die gleichenStärken und Schwächen besitzt, wie der nach Shekhars Ebenbild geschaffene Gegen-spieler und Vertreter des Guten "G.One". Voller Begeisterung stürzt sich Prateekauf das Spiel. Doch dann passiert etwas, womit keiner gerechnet hat. "Ra.One" gelingtes, aus der virtuellen in die reale Welt auszubrechen, besessen von dem Ziel,seinen letzten Gegner ein für alle Mal zu vernichten: Prateek. Um seinen Sohn zuschützen stellt sich Shekhar "Ra.One" entgegen und stirbt. Nun gibt es nur einen,der Prateek's Leben zu schützen vermag..."G.One"Es war wirklich ein Genuss, diesen Film zu schauen. Er verbindet herrlich übertriebeneAction mit einer großen Portion Humor, der mich ein ums andere Mal herzhaft zum Lachenbrachte. Alle Darsteller überzeugen auf ganzer Linie:Kareena Kapoor als Prateek's Mutter, Arjun Rampal als Bösewicht "Ra.One", Armaan Vermaund natürlich Shah Rukh Khan, der als "G.One" dann auch seinen sehr gewöhnungsbedürftigenLockenkopf durch eine trendige Gelfrisur ersetzt. Doch selbst dieser Lockenkopf passt indas Gesamtbild der überspitzten Handlung.Die Musik fand ich klasse...allen voran das spritzige "Chammak challo"...und auch dieCoverversion des Song's "Stand by me" ist, meiner Meinung nach, gelungen.Mein Fazit: Ein unterhaltsames und witziges Pixelfeuerwerk mit einer super Besetzung, derLust auf eine Fortsetzung macht.

Brilliant Bollywood blu ray

SRK spielte einen romantischen Helden.Man glaubte ihm den.Er spielte einen Psychopathen.Man glaubte ihm den.Er spielte einen knallharten Bösewicht.Auch den glaubte man ihn.Er spielte einen Autisten.Und auch der kam glaubhaft rüber.Und nun...Kommt er zum einen als trotteliger, aber herzensguter Familienvater und als Superheld ohne Gefühle daher.Und? Schafft er das?Na klar!!Wieder einmal hat SRK super Arbeit geleistet. Sicher, dieser Film kommt nicht an Meisterwerke wie "Lebe und denke nicht an Morgen", "Koyla" oder "My Name is Khan" heran, aber er ist trotzdem wieder einmal sehr gelungen.Humor ohne Ende, der sich aus "G.One"Žs Unwissen einfach natürlich ergibt, Action und natürlich auch eine Prise Drama. Aber nur eine Prise, nicht, wie man es sonst von Bollywood gewohnt ist.Die Musik ist okay, nicht so grandios, wie die aus anderen Filmen, aber trotzdem hörenswert.Was mich etwas enttäuscht ist, dass diese DVD keine, aber wirklich überhaupt keine Extras aufweisen kann, sieht man mal von den zwei kleinen Postern ab, die beigelegt wurden.Aber naja, das ist ja bei Einzel-DVDs meist so und bei dem Preis kann man da echt nicht drüber meckern...Alles in allen: Wenn ich nochmal die Wahl hätte... Ich würde ihn wieder kaufen. Aber dann die Doppel-DVD... ;-)PS: Der Titel ist etwas irreführend, den Ra.One ist nicht der "Superheld mit Herz" - das ist immer noch G.One. ;)