Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

MartinHafer Devdas (Shah Rukh Khan) has been abroad getting educated for ten years. Now, he's finally returning and his beloved Parvati (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) awaits him and hopes they'll marry. However, although the two are in love, his mother and sister-in-law decide rather coldly that he should marry someone even richer than Parvati. Now Parvati is NOT poor--just not quite as fantastically rich as Devdas' family. So, when her family rejects this union, Devdas stomps off BUT he does NOT take Parvati with him. She is naturally hurt but reluctantly agrees to marry a super-wealthy guy (who, sadly, is a total jerk). Devdas finally decides to defy his family and comes for her--but it's too late. For the rest of the film, Devdas whines and whines and whines--and drinks LOTS of wine. During this time, oddly, a courtesan, Chandramukhi, Madhuri Dixit loves Devdas and cares for him but he refuses to marry her or accept her into his heart. Ultimately, Devdas drinks himself to death and the film ends...after almost three hours of Devdas' whining and mooning about and drinking.I am probably NOT the best person to be reviewing "Devdas". While I have probably seen more international films than anyone NOT currently undergoing psychiatric care, I have only seen a few dozen Indian films and am by no means an expert. And, certain clichés might be adored by fans of the Indian cinema, but as a bit of an outsider, I see them a bit differently. Now I am NOT saying I dislike Indian movies or their unusual style. I have adored and praised films such as "Three Idiots", "Kandukondain Kandukondain" and "Aparahito" in my reviews, I just did not enjoy "Devdas" and I'll try to explain why.As I sat and watched "Devdas", I thought of an appropriate metaphor for this film. It was like giving me a gigantic bowl of whipped cream to eat. Now I like whipped cream--but after eating gallons and gallons of it, I want some substance. "Devdas" is full of sumptuous sets, gorgeous actors (particular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan---who, apart from my wife, is probably the most beautiful woman on the planet). It has lovely camera-work and singing. However, the story itself seemed like a collection of children's "Disney Princess" fairy tales that most guys cannot relate to. Now it is NOT because I am not a romantic--I love a good romance. But, I also want one with depth. And, sadly, "Devdas" is sadly lacking depth and too often I just wanted to slap the title character and tell him to 'stop whining and man up!'. After all, although he lost his childhood sweetheart, he was incredibly rich and well-educated--unlike 95% of his countrymen. I am sure a lot of folks in Mumbai would have a hard time feeling all that sorry for this guy! I just thought the story looked great and gave me characters I really didn't care for or like.

jjm333 This classic is really well re-made.One can not say more of the story-line as this has been remade so many times. I was surprised that the first version was made in 1925. The setting and costumes are really classical and the acting by all three lead actors tugs on one's emotional strings. The two mothers also had their share of fine performance.The dancing in this movie is one of the best. The solo classical dancing of Chandramukthi is exquisite; every movement of her body down to the fingers and eye movements tells something. Ash really look beautiful here. The coupled dancing by Ash and her later on was also very well done and enjoyable. No wonder MJ went to India to learn dancing! He really had a thing or two to learn from India.

MovieInspector This film was, at the time of its release, the most expensive film. I can totally understand why. It is all completely lavish and the sets are wonderful. The acting is the best part though. Shahrukh Khan excels in the role of Devdas, a role I think only him and perhaps Aamir Khan could do well. His performance is totally out of this world. For me, Aishwariya Rai ruins the film a bit; her acting is ordinary, if that, and she just doesn't do much to add to the overall effect; the other two steal the show. Madhuri, on the other hand, is absolutely fantastic. The music of the film is one of a kind, with the stand out tracks, for me, being 'Maar Daala' and 'Dola re Dola'. Technically, everything is superb; can't fault the screenplay, cinematography and editing. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has got it right once again. Hats off to him.Verdict: one of the finest films you'll see. I give it 9/10

madhavbola SLB is a god gifted director to bollywood and i am again spellbound by his work. He is the only director who can remake a super hit 1960s movie in 2002 with the same essence. This movie was marvelously made with a powerful star cast with mesmerizing scenes, dialogues and music at the same time.Aishwarya rai has done her best and Madhuri was the same refreshing as 8 years ago. Shahrukh khan to put his best and this makes this movies unforgettable.I consider this movie as one of the best movies made in India. I recommend this movie to everyone because even after the end, this movie won't get out of your mind.