A Sappy Movie Worth Watching

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a really sappy movie. REALLY sappy. There is no question in your mind where this movie is going to go, but that doesn't matter. You want it to go there and you need it to go there and are very satisfied when it does. In other words, it is very predictable, but that doesn't matter. It's a great story and lovingly told.

Plus - it stars Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan as brothers. Hrithik - by the way is one of the most handsome men in the world and he is also one of the greatest dancers in the world consistently compared to Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Michael Jackson. Amitabh Bachchan plays their father and he's wonderful. The female leads are also stellar including Kareena Kapoor and Kajol who plays so incredibly well against Shahrukh.

The dancing and the music are extraordinary and of course, plenty of Hrithik dancing. The best sequence was when Hrithik, Shahrukh and Amitabh all dance together.  Wow!

Anyway - this is a tear jerker of a film and when I say tear jerker - I mean to say I was openly sobbing. I didn't just have a tear trickling down my face, I was moaning and sniffling and openly sobbing. When it was over my eyes felt dry like I didn't have any tears left to keep my eyes properly moistened.  It was a lot of crying. Which is surprising given how predictable this movie was. But again, you want it to end the way it does and it is beautiful. So, if you like crying, lots of bollywood music and dance and an emotionally moving family dynamic story - watch this film.

Here is a trailer, which doesn't do it justice, but still, gives you the essence.