Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

You won't be disappointed!

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

The subject is not new: Three men on a road trip, thinking about their life choices, evolving and maturing throughout the movie, finding new goals and healing old wounds. Indian movies are not what I usually prefer. I chose to watch ZNMD because of two reasons: Hrithik Roshan, an actor I saw in KKKG and was deeply impressed with. And the plot being set in Europe. I wanted to see how much an Indian movie can catch the atmosphere so different from India.To anticipate the outcome of this review: It was a through and through positive movie experience. I will definitely watch Indian movies more often than I did until now.Before Kabir (Abhay Deol) gets married he wants to fulfill a pact he made with his two best friends, Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan). Each of them will surprise the other two with some adventure sport experience they will do for the first time together. For this they travel through Spain and find not only adventures, but laughs and loves, new insights and unexpected outcomes. Director Zoya Akhtar has found a way to make a new movie out of an old theme. Charming, compelling and – thanks to the protagonists – totally believable. Among all the good performances Hrithik Roshan stands out. His change from the smart businessman to a man thinking about his life choices is intense but still with the kind of lightness and charisma that suits exactly the tone the director sets for the whole movie. Cool demeanor and vulnerability, strengths and weaknesses of his character – Hrithik Roshan portrays all the different facets with sensible acting, touching emotional involvement and a humorous streak you wouldn't expect first seeing him on the screen. Abhay Deol as the future groom has all the sympathies in his role as the balance between his two friends, but shows the complexity of his character in the course of the movie. Farhan Akhtar characterizes the free spirit of Imraan – believable and intense. He is at his best in the humorous and in the very quiet scenes of the movie. Katrina Kaif portrays a sensible woman, full of dreams yet down to earth and Kalki Koechlin shows in her scenes that she is an actress with presence and good comic timing.Outstanding of course the music and the dance scenes full of rhythm and fun. Again, it is no surprise that Hrithik Roshan – known for his great dancing skills – is the heart of these parts of the movie, though without showing off. So it is the concerted performance of all the protagonists that gives the movie its special flair. As European I have often seen Europe or parts of Europe characterized in a way that makes me slightly cringe. Not this time. Europe – more specifically Spain – is portrayed recognizable and simpatico. I have since learned that this lightness and humour on one side, the depth of content on the other side is not the norm in Hindi Movies. As the rare gem among them that ZNMD is I can only recommend to watch it as outstanding example of Indian films.A movie not only for Bollywood lovers. You will agree at the end of the film – we all should give us the chance to have new movie experiences. Because we all know: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – you don't live twice 😉

This is fantastic movie even Hollywood cinema can agree that Indian cinemas has great standard values in making of road trip movies. I always felt Hollywood is greatest industry they have innovative thoughts always some kind of movies we can't make like inception, But we have also some standard this movie represents so superb thought of from Indian heart.Hrithik Roshan,Farhan Akthar,Abhay deol,Katrina kaif and Kalki...superb cast who never replaced by others..especially three friends Hrithik,Farhan,Abhay they have done great job. Indian youth attracted to this film lot and lot. We difinitely admire this film because as we have all enjoyed childhood things, friend with fun during college, current life standards and joyful moments everything is showed wow what a decent manner. The heart touching movie to Indian youth. Everyone youth under 30 either 30 they want to do this kind trip with friends at least once in life dobara tho nai milega... Best friends mind and their fun making in every situation, move with friends situationally...great good it could be favourite movie to all youth...because the trend right now and generation is going on like this..they do something after job life before marriage life...This would be best picture list in Indian cinema ever thank to Zindagi na milegi Dobara team...

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is directed by Zoya Akhtar and it was an absolute blast. I loved this movie. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, and Farhan Akhtar as the three leads. And they were great. I knew Hrithik and Abhay Deol would do good and they certainly did, but Farhan Akhtar really blew me away with his performance. His charisma really stunned me. The three of them had great chemistry and it made it all the better. The movie's script is told in such a way that we the audience begin to think as if we are there with the characters during their trip in Spain. It is so funny and had me laughing throughout.The story follows these three friends on a bachelor trip in Spain on which they each learn something about one another that changes their lives forever. The journey through Spain was beautiful and a lot Spanish culture is blended very well with Indian culture. There are a lot of subplots in this movie. But unlike Zoya Akhtar's latest film Dil Dhadakne Do (a film I also liked), the subplots are incorporated masterfully and don't mess up the pacing that much. The songs are also really nice. Plus the cinematography is handled excellently.I honestly have no flaws with this film. It was directed to perfection in my opinion, and that's why Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara gets an A+.

The only thing great about the movie is Zoya Aktar's direction. The story and screenplay transition smoothly, locales shot in is great, but it's just the same old, OMG make time for yourself, stop running after money. The real struggles about everyday people could have been highlighted. Instead, there is an extremely good looking, rich guy (Hrithik) struggling to be in relationships because he is so career-driven and miserable. Goofy friend with daddy issues (Farhan Aktar) who also writes poems secretly and another guy who keeps the group together but breaks up with the woman he is about to marry because she thought he was proposing her when he showed her the ring he bought for his home (I mean, come on!) He could have manned up and just told her that but no, they needed an entire trip to Italy and Spain and what-not to realize that. Just read one of Brain Weiss or Louise Hay book than watch this boring movie about life's lessons.