Ra.One Once Again

Ra.One. A movie that was made on the basis of 5 years of work, troubles, blood, sweat, dedication and all kinds of emotions. It came out on October 26th, 2011. Loved and hated by the masses yet lingered on every mouth for days. It became the reason for the arguments while it became and still continues to be the reason for bank accounts of theaters to be full and growing.

I have been thinking hard about its response. I have given too much damn about people's opinion regarding this film which happens to be extremely close to my heart. I know many people won't agree with what I'm about to say but still in the name of freedom of speech, here I go.

Two kinds of audience mainly expressed their love and hate for Ra.One. First those who weren't much informed about the concept of the movie or its promotions. And secondly, those who have given their attention to everything related to this movie, promotions, events and all the news.

The first kind of audience, as far as I have seen have liked the movie. In this category also falls those who don't know either Telegu, Tamil or Hindi. As I have seen, Eros also failed to provide good subtitles for it, meaning they were not in sync but I cannot comment about the 3D version. Unusually, I have not come across a single foreigner, especially non-SRK fans to dislike this movie. They seemed to have fully enjoyed the simpleness of this movie. This is a movie made for kids although I must say Shah Rukh didn't correctly promote it because he kept saying everyone will like it. Well he ignored my second category people.

The second kind of audience kept up with everything related to Ra.One on the net and on TV perhaps. Their expectations grew, skyrocketed! But when they watched the movie, their expectations crashed because they watched with the expectation of GREAT. But unfortunately, the buck for Ra.One stops at GOOD. It is neither bad or great, it's in the middle. (Good.One) G.One could have been named Great.One but that wasn't the case. The name of the superhero was a big cue but when our mind starts to think big which I'm not saying is a bad thing, but truth is that we start ignoring the little things while thinking great. Of course in this category of well informed people fall people like me who actually liked the movie in spite of knowing so much. I'll talk about myself only. I am biased. Super biased for SRK. I can forgive 100 sins for him, forget a few small flaws because I still believe this movie is the most perfect superhero movie I have ever seen. Period.

I always have nothing to say to those who like any SRK movie besides to agree with them. But those who dislike it makes me want to watch a movie with a more analytical mind because I keep getting the urge of proving them wrong. It is a good thing while it takes a heavy toll on my emotions because you dislike my SRK's movie, you are leaving a hole in my soul my friend. On a lighter note, if SRK ever needs a lawyer, MAIN HOON NA =P

If I'd have to play the blame game, I'd say people are to be blamed for expecting too much. Shah Rukh kept saying it is a simple story of a father-son. Also I'd blame Eros and Red Chillies for promoting it a bit too much hence giving out a little too much of the movie which stirred high expectations of a super real kick-ass twisted movie. Many complained about the vulgar jokes in THIS FAMILY MOVIE. I don't need to say it again. But I have finally found a great proof of the connectivity issue people complained about. I personally did connect to it but never found the right words to describe it. Here is one example of connectivity:

@kay4crazy Richa Mehrotra tweeted on Nov. 11th, 2011

@iamsrk ra.one gave hope 2 my 4yr old son. Now he imagines his LATE father returning 2 him as G1. He expired last yr. Thanks Shahrukh :)

This is one example of connectivity. Another example is so common which is the biggest connectivity ever. If you love your family, you will surely protect them. May not be from evil like Ra.One but other evils. Evil has no face because it has many forms. Goodness has a face but exists in one form which is love. Love equals to be caring and protecting your loved ones from harm.

Anyway, now back to my own issue. I still have to watch 3D! Hopefully soon...then will gear up for Shah Rukh's next film Don 2! For now, let me sign off by saying, try to appreciate the movie if you love your family. Try to appreciate the movie...just try it.