subject: Aashayein Movie Review [print this page] This is a film about coping with dyingThis is a film about coping with dying. But that's not what makes it such a special experience. It's the writer-director's profound understanding of human nature that furnishes the simple story with a lucidity and coherence even when the protagonist's mind is so numbed by physical pain he can barely think straight.
Aashayein' is structured as a journey from a bright delusory light into a place where the radiance comes from a consciousness of why mortality is not to be feared.
Nagesh Kukunoor is known to make films which talk about the spirit of life. His films IQBAL and DOR had his exceptional touch and beautifully captured the various shades of life and its celebration. AASHAYEIN (Hope) is another attempt by the filmmaker on the same lines.
Rahul (John Abraham) wins big time in gambling and announces his retirement (He hardly worked actually). At a party to celebrate his win, he proposes to his girlfriend to Nafisa (Sonal Sehgal). While giving her a kiss, he collapses on the ground. The medical reports reveal he has only a few months to live as he is suffering from lung cancer.
Is Aashayein Nagesh Kukunoor's best work? No, it isn't. Aashayein shouldn't be compared to Dor or Iqbal because it is a lot more sensitive. However, that said, Kukunoor's unique style and execution is evident. Such a touchy subject needs to be handled with careful precision and it takes an incredibly experienced director to be able to come through. Aashayein makes you think about life and responsibilities in a more honest light. Kukunoor clearly understands that Indian audiences are exceedingly emotional when it comes to life and death. With Aashayein, Kukunoor attacks the Indian emotion and connects almost instantly. Whether it's the script or the sentiments he is trying to emote, he manages to do that with extreme precision and feeling.
The problem with Aashayein is merely that parts of the script hams and is over the top. The dialogues are cheesy, corny and the tears just flow from every angle. Emotion in a film should be subtle. In Aashayein, it is all around which eventually becomes emotion overload. At points the film borders and hovers over being far too fictional making it almost unrealistic. It is this over the top quotient which brings down the script. And then of course, the pace of the film is far too slow. It moves from slow to slower as the death of John's comes closer.
In its totality, Aashayein is promising and filled with emotion.
The problem with the film is simple: it is emotionally far-fetched and too slow. There are a number of sequences which make you cry and become overwhelmed with emotion. Aashayein should be watched at least once; especially since John Abraham has revealed himself as actor...finally!
Aashayein Movie Review
By: vaibhav
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