Purely Joyful Movie!

Lack of good storyline.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

A lot of Bollywood cliches are told here in a way that feels fresh, probably because the director is a woman who is able to draw out the novelties in a female protagonist, also giving her a profession of a cinematographer that is generally uncommon. Going to a therapist in India is like abandoning your position in the society as a sane person due to which a lot of people never try it out. So this was a welcome and long awaiting concept to be a feel-good Bollywood film in which some of the biggest stars like Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt gives charming performances. Kaira is not always a likeable person and neither did they add any unrealistic romantic turns that usually plagues Bollywood but her character arc is relatable. Even though preachy at times, India will never have enough films talking about the f**ked up parenting of the country and the trauma's that is passed through generations.

After 3 Idiots this is the far best movie i have ever watched of Bollywood industry what a story. The writer deserves an Oscar. SRK nailed it this is his career one of the best movie because he did not act he just produced a role, hats off. Wish they can produce more movies like this.

Many criticized this movie because of all these variables that are truly unimportant. I read a review which calls Akira a pig...how? The review told she should blame her past, when she wears "hip" clothes and goes out and parties. I completely disagree. She went to therapy because of the loss of the love she got in her childhood. She is young and can wear what she wants (clothes don't define you). Her going out and drinking do not reflect off the main issue that character is facing, in fact, it is more of a distraction from her problem. This movie was just showing how someone's past affects someone and why therapy shouldn't be looked down upon when it is one the most helpful thing you can ever do. This movie is judged somewhat harshly but is so real. There is nothing bubbly/fake/ditsy about it. Sure it has some cliché scenes, but then there are scenes that will make you ponder about our life itself. MUST WATCH!

I mean the movie was really good I understood 100%, Alia could had worked better on her emotional scenes towards the end when she was leaving Dr Jehangir 's house she looked absolutely pathetic as if her laughter was going to come out...lol im sure everybody must had noticed that, and the other bit was when Alia Bhatt falls over the sofa, and Shahrukh Khan didn't here the bang and looks left right when she falls right in front him...you can clearly tell Shahrukh khan was acting which these things spoil it for me, might not for everyone...but i can seriously say I really enjoyed the movie...I mean kajols mona brow and Alia Bhatt's hairy side burns, I was like is this for real do hairy Mary's still exist in bollywood...lol lol i mean Alia Bhatt's side burns was more than her male Co stars, has the trend of waxing threading and laser finished in bollywood... Anyhow I enjoyed the movie very much...but can not really praise anyone's acting individually cause I saw a lot of flaws In the actors ability especially Alia even though she was still good, but the singer Ali Zafar's acting shines out the rest...