Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Gypsi Bates In the early 1900's, Devdas (Shah Rukh Khan) returns from school in England, and wishes to marry his childhood sweetheart Paro (Aishwarya Rai), who has loved him devotedly all the time he's been away. His family objects, and he leaves Paro to debauch in a brothel, where he meets Chandramuki (Madhuri Dixit) who falls in love with him. The two women bond over their shared love of Devdas, but are powerless to help him as he slips into drunkenness.Based on a 1917 novel by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, the plot is tight and engrossing. All three main actors are near perfection in their roles. The supporting cast (which includes Jackie Shroff) are also solid. The music is good and the dances breath-taking. The extravagant costumes and sets are a feast for the eyes. This is a serious drama that will keep the viewer entranced to the very end.

Namra Syed Hussain Devdas- 2002 Director: Sanjay Leela BhansaliSanjay Leela Bhansali's labour of love Devdas is a larger-than-life, poignant and spectacular interpretation. Clearly Devdas is a work of art and heart. Ismail Darbar's rich compositions are mostly situation-based and aid the narrative. Thankfully, the music plays in the background and Devdas and Paro are not shown lip-syncing sweet nothings. Pandit Birju Maharaj and Saroj Khan storm the screen with some sensational choreography. Madhuri Dixit's dances are breath-taking. Binod Pradhan's eye for detail cannot be missed as he romances the camera with imaginative angles and lighting. The good thing is that before the viewer gets too caught up in admiring Aishwarya's exotic hair clip, the shot switches to the sorrow in her eyes.

melly47-1 This has to be one of the most romantic films ever, ever made! It definitely deserves 10 stars.I love the storyline. Its about the lovers Devdas and Paro. Devdas is from a wealthy status family in India and Paro is of a poor family. Devdas and Paro live next to each other as children, and therefore become childhood sweethearts. Then, Devdas is sent away to school, and they are both separated. Ten years later Devdas comes back. Obviously, they fall in love. Because of their difference in fortune Devdas's father forbids them to be together, so Devdas goes away and tries to forget about Paro. But Devdas realises he can't live without Paro and returns only for him to find Paro is about to have an arranged marriage to an older man. So once again Devdas and Paro are separated, but this time for good. Devdas becomes an alcoholic as he tries desperately to recover from losing Paro through his own fault. Eventually, Devdas becomes seriously ill, and is told he will soon die. As he's moments from death, he remembers the promise he made to Paro (to go to her doorstep when he dies), and sets out to fulfil it. He makes it to his destination, but unfortunately Paro does not know he is there. When she finally finds out, she runs to Devdas to be with him, but doesn't make it in time. Its so tragic!! The acting is amazing from all the cast. Especially Shahrukh Khan (Devdas) and Aishwarya Rai's (Paro) performance, its no wonder they won so many awards! Maduri Dixit (Chandramuki) was also very good.The music is wonderful. Its one of the best things about the film in my opinion. All the costumes were beautiful in this film! I really loved Chandramuki's outfit during the song "maar dala".10/10! Excellent film!

shivakumarvishwa I saw this movie in January this year and i have to say this is a breathtaking movie.This is sometimes Sanjay Leela Bhansalis best work.And i do consider.The story opens when Devdas family is happy that there son is returning from England.His mother says that she will be the first person to see him.But he goes to see Paro first.Mother is angry.Then a fight happens between Paro mother and Devdas mother.She banned him from seeing her.He meets Chandramukhi.From her Husband Chunilal he is Drunk.The movie is a remake of the 1955 Devdas starring Dilip Kumar as Devdas,Succhitra Sen as Paro,Vyjayanthimala as Chandramukhi.Shahrukh,Aishwarya,Madhuri and Jackie were superb in the movie.Shahrukh delivers a Breathtaking performance.The cinematography and Chereography is Excellent.The music is Excellent with Excellent picturisatioons.This deserves an Oscar Award.To Bad it failed.I don't know why they ignore Indian movies.Costumes are dazzling.Dialogs are wonderful.The climax is powerful.The scence where she runs to the gate is unforgettable and haunting.Kirron Kher and Smita Jaykar do a great job and so do the others.On the whole,this is an amazing movie