TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

ScoobyMint Disappointment for a huge fan!

Stephan Hammond It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

bobbysing As mentioned earlier in one of my recent reviews, here is another film made on the same low cost recipe of Bollywood which has more chances of recovering its cost featuring two fresh faces. Posing as a new age romantic comedy with few bold dialogues and novel sequences, London Paris NEW YORK once again follows the same old process of presenting before the audience a smart interesting dish, inspired from two great English Classics, adding the usual unavoidable Bollywood ingredients in it for a clichéd climax.But here, few friends may like to support this movie with their argument that "How many of us have seen the Originals, so at least they are giving us something new." And in answer to their point raised, I would like to give my honest but strong opinion in the following words. LPNY revolves around only two main characters who become love birds as the time progresses and then in the end they realize that they were actually made for each other. The story basically talks about their meetings in three cities under different situations or time spans and the script largely relies on their mutual conversations alone to amuse the viewer. Now this whole concept of two people meeting each other in a journey, roaming around the city together and then parting with a promise to meet at a certain date is all taken from the two English masterpieces made in sequels. And they are BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) and BEFORE SUNSET (2004) directed by Richard Linklater featuring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in the lead.As an individual project, London Paris NEW YORK can be called a sweet film which tries to be extra ordinary in its first hour and then simply gives away to the routine path in the end. Many of the youngsters may like it due to the bold dialogues written realistically, its fine performances by Ali-Aditi and its few hummable songs composed & sung by Ali Zafar himself.But in frank words, what this film does to a sincere cinema lover (eager to watch all the well made classics in the entire world)………….is nothing less than a SIN!Why? Because London Paris NEW YORK simply snatches away all those surprises, thrills, love, sensuality, intelligence, intellect and magic which one can feel watching its two originals in their virginity. In other words, now after watching LPNY if you try watching the two movies mentioned above then you will never be able to enjoy them or feel them in the way you could have, as a surprise viewer. The Bollywood version clearly ruins the "Out of this world Experience" of watching these two classics which is nothing less than a SIN if seen from the eyes of a passionate cinema lover.Truly speaking I rate both BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) and BEFORE SUNSET (2004) as one of the best movies made till date in the World Cinema, especially for those who don't just watch, but like to study the films made with such rare conviction. These two movies have the power to teach you love as an unexplained phenomenon, which has its own unlimited dimensions. They can teach you the value of relationships as never before and can enlighten your deep thinking patterns bringing in more clarity or understanding in your personal real life love affairs.As a commercial venture, directed by the debutant Anu Menon, London Paris NEW YORK should turn out to be a safe bet, preferably in the metros. The director shows the sparks in the execution but if only the writers could have stayed away from the routine ending, the film would have been at least a little close to its originals. However at present its miles away from its actual sources and is not able to give you even a sip of that delicious drink offered by the two masterpieces. It neither impresses you as a thoughtful love story nor is able to leave a mark through its borrowed intellect shown in its few sequences.Still considering it in a positive manner, if you have seen London Paris NEW YORK and liked it even partially then treat this Indian version as a loving invitation to the world of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, the couple admiring each other. And if you haven't seen this new Bollywood release till now but the narration does excite you then before watching it, essentially go for BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) and BEFORE SUNSET (2004) as a must like an emergency. Because watching these two classics without having any preset notions about their actual content is something beyond explanation and imagination.In the end though this is a write-up on London Paris NEW YORK which is unarguably an unintelligent mess inspired from two extremely intelligent foreign classics. Yet I would like to use it to inform all lovers and cinema freaks here, about these two precious gems, which should not be missed or delayed at any cost.So if you are a lover or have felt the true love ever in your entire past then do watch BEFORE SUNRISE (1995) and BEFORE SUNSET (2004) both, like an essential medication for your precious life. London Paris NEW YORK might be cute in its own limited way but director Richard Linklater's two babies really talk about something of the BEYOND..............which cannot be copied ever.

rizwan_mohson I have a history with films releasing all over the globe. Because i almost seen every good movie. With that note i believe London Paris and Newyork is one of the best love story i ever seen. The movie has many twists and turns. It was no doubt an engaging experience. Particularly the end was amazing. No doubt Ali Zafer give an excellent job.I rate this movie 10 out of 10.Further i assure everyone that they will enjoy this movie And they will get the return of their each & every penny while watching & enjoying this beautiful master piece.I know many people believes that this type of films they seen at many times. For them i advise, yes you see the Outline in writing, but not the film. Theory is always fake as compare to practical.

BollyMoviesFan After hearing the constant hype about the similarities between when Harry Met Sally, and Hum Tum, I was almost going to overlook this movie, however I am glad I didn't. This movie clearly outshines many other bollywood rom-coms (and undoubtedly hum-tum) I have seen.The story is of two strangers, who develop an instant connection and relate to each other initially on the common grounds of their new found independence from their parents (his parents are overly protective of him, she has lived her life only living up to her parents' expectations). They are clearly attracted to each other within moments of their first meeting, however the pragmatic Lalita feels they shouldn't pursue anything as she doesn't think long distance relationships work well. Their chemistry, and interactions are explored again when they reconnect in Paris and New York years later.Kudos to first time director Anu Menon, for capturing the angst of the Lalita and Nikhil so well. Noteworthy mentions especially go to the very intense scenes of Paris, from the moment when they first reconnect to when they part again. You see Lalita detest the very sight of Nikhil at first, eventually letting her guard down again as they spend the day together, and even lending him support when she sees that he is vulnerable and feeling dismayed from his experience in film school, only to shut him out again after watching his movie that has brought back some unpleasant memories and feelings in her that made her detest him before. The angst of this woman who suddenly goes from feeling the highs of being madly in love to the bitter and vengeful side of the woman when she feels dejected and heart broken is very well relayed. Equally note worthy is also the New York Scene, where Nikhil goes on to express his angst, relaying how despite his many attempts, he never got a fair shot from her, feeling cheated by the fact that despite them forming an amazing connection and reconnecting so well every time and the fact that her actions gave him the impression that they have a shot back together, she has no intention of carrying through with it. His crackling voice in his rant again displays his moment of vulnerability and his heart break. We see Nikhil transition from a playful, bindaass, goofy guy, who has had it easy all his life to a persevering romantic and we see Lalita transition from the hopeful who believes she can change the world, the pragmatic girl who avoids indulging in moments to a girl who learns to shed her inhibitions and go with the flow.I don't know if the movie could have worked without the lead pair of Ali and Aditi - they have done an outstanding job and breath life into Nikhil and Lalita. Not only are they a fresh pairing, their chemistry is amazing and you walk out of the movie thinking about Nikhil and Lalita rather than Ali and Aditi. Their delivery is great, no overly drawn melodrama or "rona dhona". Despite there being less than five minutes screen time of the supporting cast collectively in the whole movie, the two have managed to carry the the entire movie by them selves very well - they captivate your attention from the beginning to your end, without any dull moments in between. Ali is very expressive with his eyes (e.g. watch his eyes expression when he sings "philosophy ka craze hai", or his eyes burdened with remorse in Paris when they are eating breakfast on the balcony). The story and screenplay feels believable, real and does not try to be pretentious - and both Ali and Aditi do justice to their parts. The dialog works for this movie, has many witty and funny lines (e.g. Lalitapedia), and again feels very believable and real. My only complaint was Lalita's constant use of "shit" and "shut up"- it seemed a little annoying after a while. The music is fresh, very catchy and goes with the flow of the movie - it does a great job of carrying the story forward and does not feel out of place.Overall this is a very enjoyable romantic movie, especially when compare it with recent youth oriented type film such as Ek Main aur Ekk Tu that had mostly caricatured characters.

prashantgupta2002 That is one of the dumb movie I have ever seen. First time in life I went to manager of hall and demand my money back. Two strangers meet in London fell in love. After two year they meet again for one day again fell in love, do sex and girl dumped him. Perhaps some people like talking style of Ali Jafar but for first time talk with a girl like this.... This is not fault of actor but director. After 5 years they met in Newyork one day before wedding of girl, again fell in love and girl broke her marriage. No story line, no acting and mostly boring direction. One Song is good and lovely Aditi Rao Hydari. In first part small comedy is there which is better then other full movie. But you can't see the full movie only for this part. This is worthless to see the movie.