Highway (2014)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

The Worst Film Ever

So much average

There are fewer movies which takes you to a journey and you are completely transformed at the end like you fill you are there with protagonist.... One of the best acting by a leading actress

Who could not see the resemblance with PATTY HEARST film made by Paul Schrader or even Sidney Lumet's RUNNING ON EMPTY, about escaped of kidnapped wealthy daughters who suddenly feel better in their new life than in their older one? This is always an interesting character study, no matter the directing. Of course it is better with a good film maker and actors. The Indian movie industry gives many good surprises for European audiences, even the few who can see them. Most of the comments are from India for those features, such a shame.

What stands out to me in the movie are cast, costumes, script and dialogues & songs - magically weaved into each other! The film itself does remarkably well in redefining the meaning of what safety is and where freedom could be found.Direction and Writing : Prodigious - forces you to respect Imtiaz again for his originality.Cast: Just seems so neat. Esp. every supporting Bhati has done a great job! Hooda is surreal in blending into the character throughout. This character should have lionized Randeep more in the industry. And, Alia (with my prejudged idea of her being less than acceptable for her skills) actually is spot on in some scenes with fabulous and natural acting, a mixture of innocence and childlike foolishness.Music/Songs: Rustic, earthy, fuses so very well into the story!Cinematography : Well done with some great shots at the Himalayas!7.6 is an underrating and hence I want to give full marks to take the score up. Just cannot think of any points to hold back. One of the best original works I have seen recently!

A Cult Classic ..... I couldn't control myself in writing a review for this movie....I loved it so much that I wrote my first review....Here it goes....Initially I hesitated to watch this movie due to mixed reviews it received .... but l regret it now after watching this movie few days ago ..... How did I kept this cult classic movie aside ..... Anyways better late than never..... First thing this is very underrated movie ..... I follow Rajeev masand's ratings on a movie , he gave 2/5 . But after watching this movie I thought why did he rated this movie very low?. May be his expectectations were high after Rockstar. May be in theaters it looked like being dragged .....but on DVD it was not like that ...... You can take 'Swades' , it might be very long while watching in theaters , but you can see what a cult following it has got after its release in Digital formats.So is the case with Highway.... I liked the screenplay very much .... very natural . Many people thought why Alai Bhatt suddenly changes her mind. Well in the song 'Tu kuja' she realizes where is her life going ,while looking at the stars (lyrics goes like....main kahan kahan ...main kahan kahan).That is the moment where her expressions changes instantaneously ( i saw at least 10 ten times that scene ..... Wonderful change of expression by Alia Bhatt ) and she decides to come back to Randeep Hooda...... I hope people understand why she changes .As opposed to Masand , I wanted the second half to be much longer . It was the second half that makes this movie a classic. The chemistry and love between them was so pure and they will melt your heart for sure .....About songs A R Rahman is at his best ..... The music drives the movie . Initially I didn't like 'To kuja' and Pattaka Guddi ( Male Version ) ..... But now after watching this movie , I fell in love with themDirection is great , Acting is top notch ... I think this is Alia Bhatt's best performance till date , which won her Best Actress (Critics) at Filmfare awards this year. Randeep Hooda was at his best. Cinematography was excellent.Do not miss this Classic Movie , very rare to find in Indian movies which is filled with no brainer movies.....such a beauty this movie really is ..... Don't miss this you will regret it just like me. Now this is in my DVD collection .