Jodhaa Akbar (Three-Disc Collector's Edition)

This is visually stunning, beautifully acted, moving, battle scenes that don't have the cloned-by-computer look (and where else do you get elephant training and war elephants!( that we've seen recently in the West. It is basically a beautiful evolving love story that is very 'from the heart'. It is also about a great and good ruler who is wise, caring and had unusually high principles for his times.. It is sumptuous and shot in some stunning palaces and sets. There are some battle scenes but they are short and symbolically violent rather than going on about realism as Hollywood seems to prefer (and I avoid thesedays). Some may not like the lack of realsim in that but frankly I got the point long ago about war and I dont need to see gut-wrenching images to drive that point further home. This isnt about war even though old power struggles and conspiracies are part of the times and woven in. The ending is satisfying and the film reminds you about the higher points of being loving, wise and evolved as a human being. The music is more subtle and traditional and Hithrik doesnt get to dance yet the music is also evocative and I tracked it down for its own merits even though I usually prefer the upbeat catchy Indian music. Hrithik is just so well cast here and does an incredibly good job. He won many awards for this portrayal and deserved them. Aishwarya Rey-Bachchan is also beautifully cast. Even the English subtitles are credited with the name of the translator. Rightly so as the words are poetic and beautiful. Very fine performances from Hithrik and Ashwairya who were born for these roles. Its cinematography is beautiful and the whole movie not only isnt amateurish but is superior to most coming out of Hollywood. Beautiful.

I just love this film. Hrithik Roshan is so gorgeous I could swoon and Aishwarya Rai is an incredible beauty. The costumes are brilliant in their color and design. The scenery and settings are stunning in themselves. It runs the range from battle scences, political intrigue, and family scheming to a romantic love story complete with music and dancing. The love story centers on a very serious topic of Jodhaa taking a strong, uncompromising stand for her religious faith, despite pressure for a woman to conform and bringing peace to her region. He must find the strength to keep his rule and establish peace among a conquered and diverse people. Love and war, peace and diversity, all too current today. I love a film that takes me to a different place and time. I wish I understood Hindi, but am glad that is not dubbed. I'm never bothered by subtitles. And while musicals are not my favorite genre, the song & dance is minimal, most of it seeming to occur naturally in a festival setting. I caught this film first on Netflix streaming, and decided it was one I would like to own because it is quite different from the average American film, & I wanted to make sure I could always have it on hand to watch when I wanted.

This is for the movie itself - we watched it through Amazon [Prime(?)] Video Channel: EROS. Beautiful movie. Beautiful story. The pageantry, the acting, the *feels*.... If you haven't seen this movie yet, it's a must see - and it's suitable for older children (9+) and the rest of the family. My sister-in-love first began talking about this movie and then my dad *made* me watch it. I, in turn, have had my children watch it. The ability to read the subtitles increases the family enjoyment, which is why I recommend for older children. I love history, and learning about other (to me) cultures. This is one of our all-time favorites! There is no cussing, no graphic sex, and even the bloodshed is limited (the idea is there, not the visual, though in one scene one could tell by sound what had happened). Overall a beautiful story of love, faith, and religious tolerance. ****Spoilers**** She learns to see past "the enemy" to the man beneath; he learns to love and rule with his heart, not only his head and strategy. They both overcome their own prejudices and together overcome their peoples' prejudices.

I love this movie so much I'm giving it out as a christmas present. It is a perfect example of Bollywood, I mean it is a great story and acting with a fair bit of cheese to go along with it.

Un film che appartiene alla migliore produzione della Bollywood recente, di tema storico, che pur trattando propriamente di storia indiana (o comunque del medio Oriente, quindi teoricamente meno interessanti per noi) riesce ad essere un'opera di significato universale e molto attuale, per i temi di convivenza tra popoli di religioni diverse e di rispetto dell'uguale dignità di tutti, del governo di un sovrano illuminato (almeno per quell'epoca violenta) e desideroso di conoscere e confrontarsi con culture anche diverse dalla sua, sullo sfondo di una storia d'amore un po' romanzata, ma resa con grande poesia. Musiche, luci, costumi e ambientazioni favolose, interpreti bellissimi e di grande versatilità (come la maggioranza degli attori del cinema indiano attuale, vedere per credere), un film lunghissimo ma che non annoia mai, e mi ha anzi ispirato il desiderio di sapere di più su quel periodo della storia indiana. Inoltre era disponibile in varie versioni, tra le quali ho scelto quella francese perchè veramente a un prezzo irrisorio, ma è comunque un'edizione di lusso, in doppio DVD (recentemente è uscito anche in edizione da 3 dischi, e sempre a prezzo ottimo); inoltre contiene interviste al cast (artistico e tecnico), making of e trailers vari, e immagini di ottima qualità, dunque sono più che soddisfatta. Uno dei film in mio possesso a cui tengo di più, regge il confronto (anzi a volte è anche superiore) rispetto alle più grandi produzioni storiche di Hollywood, e non mi sono data pace fino a che non sono riuscita ad averlo. Lo raccomando davvero, non ve ne pentirete.

The movie is very tastefully done, beautifully shot and the acting extremely believable. The music is appropriate and assists in adding colour to the movie. All the awards the actors and the director won is well deserved. However, i believe when buying a DVD it would be nice if the director placed the deleted scenes where he feels they belong. Because, the exerpt about Bilbir would have been very welcomed. Also it would be nice to have a version with a commentary, to understand the reason for the specific shot or scene.

Nice. Movie

バーフバリ以来、ボリウッドにハマっていますが、 このソフトはあまりにも画質がひどい……。 海賊版なのでしょうか。擦り切れたVHSテープよりもひどいくらいです。 かんじんの映画に入り込むにはかなりの集中力を要します。 自分には無理でした。

MAGNIFIQUE fut le seul mot qui soit sorti de ma bouche une fois que le générique de fin eu fini de défiler sur mon écran de télé !!!! une fresque historique où l'on en apprend plus sur les origines de ce grand pays : l'Inde. Un Grand film où tous les sentiments de la vie se mêlent et où chacun et chacune y trouvera son compte. Des paysages, de la couleur, des chants des danses, le respect de l'autre de sa culture et de ses traditions.....et aussi une Histoire d'Amour très intense où les regards, les frôlements et les attitudes sont suffisants pour vous donner la chair de poule !!!!! le jeu des acteurs tout en retenu et pourtant si présent crève l'écran. Hrithik Roshan (l'empereur Jalâluddin) et Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (jodhaa) sont 2 stars en Inde et je comprends pourquoi avec ce film, Ils jouent, chantent et dansent....des artistes complets et avec un physique magnifique (les yeux de Hrithik sont sublimes). Le DVD possède la VF et les voix françaises vont bien aux personnages. Le plaisir reste le même avec la VOSTFR. La seule chose que je regrette mais qui ne concerne pas le film c'est qu'il est était coupé en 2 parties et qu'il faille changer de disc, j'aurais préféré pas de coupure mais il est vrai que le film dure 3h20 !!!!! A voir et à revoir sans AUCUNE modération +++++++ Un chef d'oeuvre Bollywoodien.