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Kuch Naa Kaho [VHS]

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This movie was great. Kuch Naa Kaho (Say No More) was my second bollywood movie (if you count Bride & Prejudice as full-on bollywood) and I enjoyed it so much I've actually sat through it twice already (to inform the reader, i am a manly man who lives and breathes sports; watching a 2 and half hour flick with sub-titles is a big deal for me, as well as a step up in my social evolution, 'cording to my girl). I'm not saying that I've become a full-on bollywood fan, just an ardent Aishwarya Rai slave.

Anyway, the basic plot: Raj lives in America and is tricked into going to India to go to his sister's wedding, suspecting all the while that his matchmaking uncle'll try to marry him off. He meets Namrata (Aishwarya Rai) by a cute coincidence; later, Namrata is talked into guiding/babysitting the reluctant Raj as he dates the five women set up by his uncle; of course, it turns out the perfect chica for him is Namrata; but then there's a little twist...

The first two hours mostly pass in comedic fashion, now and then interrupted by song & dance numbers, then it segues into soap opera drama in the final 30-40 minutes. By the way, I just realized I haven't even mentioned the lead actor's name. It is Abhishek Bachchan and, apparently, he is the son of a famous actor (the director, Rohan Sippy, is also the son of a famous director). Abhishek as Raj does a pretty good job. I found myself liking the fella, even though he was romancing the girl of my dreams (I'm sure I have a shot; after all, I am a manly man). Abhishek's sense of humor shines through (check out the "making of" on the bonus dvd to see how laid back and cheerful this cat is) but he also holds up well in the dramatic scenes. Some friends more refined than me and who, therefore, have seen multitudes of foreign films have commented that Kuch Naa Kaho is actually "a refreshing confection added to the bollywood genre, flavored with up-to-date themes and values and peppered with more modern styles of music." Me, I just get hungry with that kind of talk. The thing about a lengthy movie like this is that, if you're enjoying it, you fall deeper into the story so that by the end, you're truly wrapped up into the tale and you have a deeper investment in the characters and what befalls them. Now let's go into the movie's not so secret weapon. For that, I'm gonna start a new paragraph.

Aishwarya Rai makes this movie work. I'm a layman when it comes to acting; basically, I know what I like. But, to me, Rai has that light, deft touch that is desperately needed with romantic comedies such as this. She is luminously beautiful, yet refreshingly down-to-earth. She makes the musical segments a sheer pleasure to watch. I've replayed the songs so often I could probably describe every dance step and hum every note right now...but I won't. And Omigosh her eyes! ...look, I've obviously degenerated into this rambling mode now so do yourself a favor, dear reader, and order this movie. This woman gets 10,000 e-mails daily worldwide. You're gonna make it 10,001. Cheers.

I recommend this movie to anyone who likes a good, memorable laugh! It's suitable for the entire family. Abhishek does a fabulous job. The ways in which he deflects the interest of his potential brides are clever and oh-so hilarious! I still laugh at his encounters every time I have a chance to replay this movie. It's also a story of love and Aishwarya's acting is wonderful (not one of her best, best though). There's a twist in the movie and it really shows how versatile these two actors can be. The two make a great pair. I also recommend movies such as Dhaii Akshar Prem Ke, which stars both of them. Superb acting by Aishwarya (& Ajay Devgan) can be found in movies such as Dil De Chuke Sanaam. Abhishek movies I also recommend are Yuva (superb all around cast & acting in this movie, but not suitable for children as there are violence and sexy scenes) and Bunti Aur Babli (another comedy in which there's an appearance by Aishwarya & stars Abhishek).

This movie was excellent!! It was hilarious, fun, serious and just a pleasure to watch - you get drawn right in from the very beginning. I watched it twice! Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were great together. It was so cute watching them - they were so natural. The choreography was awesome and the music was chosen so well. They make you want to dance with them at times. I really enjoyed the story line and thought this director did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters - I can't wait to see more from him. This was not the normal Indian arranged marriage movie. There was so much more to the story and it also had a funny, but serious twist. This movie was very thought provoking and many will be able to relate well. It is worth adding to your collection! Hope you enjoy as much as I did.

I admit it, I was surprised at how good this movie was. This was my first bollywood movie ever, I have yet to see even Bride & Prejudice. It wasn't nearly as over the top as people told me it would be. I enjoyed Raj's antics, even though his incredible, pathetic, story about how he needed that last seat on the plane because his son Babloo was sick from a heart attack had me rolling my eyes with a groan. I was outright laughing in the school scene when Raj lived up to Adi's boasting and jumped from the roof of the school and then had to kick a soccer ball back up onto the roof. It's a good thing for Namrata that Raj really did love her, because she was so stupid sometimes and stubborn that many a man would have walked away. All in all, even though this movie was surprisingly long, at 2 hours and 46 minutes, It's well worth the time to watch it.

I loved this. It had small "cheesy" moments, but I could overlook them because as a whole the movie was wonderful.

At the beginning I believed that it was certainly going to be "behind the times", but it quickly progressed into a cute matchmaking story that I thought I had figured out. Then there was a twist. And THEN, just when I thought it was almost over - TWIST AGAIN!

This movie had humor, romance, drama, heartbreak, and thankfully a happily ever after. And I loved the musical/ dance parts as well.

Yes, I know I'm being a little vague, but I don't want to spoil it!

Suffice it to say that I am hooked. I will definitely be watching more from the Indian cinema genre.

I saw Bride and Prejudice probably a year or two ago, and I liked it a lot, but recently I decided to see some hardcore Bollywood... as in: not in English. I picked this one randomly, and bit my nails as I waited for it to arrive. Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles: it's my new favorite movie. I love it! I am now embarking on what I hope will be a very long Bollywood obsession. I will begin with all movies starring Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan (they were FABULOUS in this movie)... and if I"m still in love with Bollywood... I will move on to just him, as in this movie he stole my heart away. *sigh* what an amazing movie!

This particular version of the movie is provided on a DVD-R disc, "Manufactured by Amazon.com., Lexington,KY" and the video compression is really horrible -- lots of compression artifacts, glitches, and skips. It is practically unwatchable. Maybe the higher-priced version of the movie, which Amazon also sells, is better...I don't know. Do not waste your money on this version.

This was a beautiful love story. I cried, laughed, and waited in great suspense. I almost fell in love with Raj myself. A perfect father, handsome, and a true romantic! This movie was full of suprises, twist, turns, and had great music! Aishwarya Rai was great in Bride and Prejudice, but this topped the cake! She is one of the best bollywood actresses by far. Adi was also adorable. The BEST part of the movie is when Adi is at the wedding when Raj tells Namrata's old husband his wish came true, because it was simply for her happiness. What a hopeless romantic. Then, the suspense grows as you are hoping so much for Raj to win Namrata over. Namrata slaps Adi in the face when he does not recognize his real father as his dad, but instead he wants Raj as a dad. Raj says he should be with his real dad and Adi questions if "God made a mistake." That jackass of a "husband" has some of Namrata's and Raj's intimate moments caught on tape. Sanjeev is a .. i cant say it on [...]!!! He was a real villian in this movie to me. The idiot shows his real colors however. Like all betraying people, karma let him have his!! Raj wins the girl, and Raj and Namrata and Adi live happily ever after. This is the BEST Indian film EVER!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and worth the 20 dollars.

If anyone feels that Hollywood has forgotten how to make quality films that are pleasant to watch such as the kind that Hollywood used to put out regularly up until the late 60s, then you can feel assured that Bollywood is picking up the slack.

In many ways, this movie reminds me of the films that Doris Day and Rock Hudson put out, like Pillow Talk. Abhishek Bachchan (Raj) has the suave sophistication of a Cary Grant. He plays the role of Raj with charm, class, and sophistication. Aishwarya Rai (Namrata) has the beauty, intelligence, and charm of an Ingrid Bergman. The woman is multi-talented. Rai can act, sing, dance, and speak 3-5 languages fluently. You may think these comparisons are a stretch. Watch this movie and see for yourself. I'm the biggest fan of both Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, and these two delightful, Bollywood actors, in my opinion for this particular movie, deserve the comparison.

When was the last time you found a fun, entertaining film for the whole family that could also inspire? More and more of these little Bollywood gems are coming to light. Most the world is already more than aware of them. It's only here in America that we are still a bit in the dark when it comes to International Cinema.

This is a wonderful tale of Raj, who is an Indian man living and working in the United States. The furthest thing from his mind is settling down and getting married. His young cousin is getting married in India. Raj knows better than to attend, because he knows that his Uncle will have a line of potential brides lined up for him a mile long! Nikki, his cousin, brilliantly schemes a way to get him there as she bawls to him on the phone that she needs his help to break up the marriage because she doesn't love the guy. It isn't true, of course, which leads to some hilarious misunderstandings when Raj does go and tries to find an excuse to break up the marriage.

In his attempt to get to India as quickly as possible, Raj meets Namrata at the airport. She is also going to India. Little does he realize that she is attending the wedding as well as she is a fashion designer working for Raj's uncle. Raj finds a way to get Namrata to give him her airline ticket by making up an incredible story about his dying son!

The fun has only just begun, as Raj's uncle does, indeed, find a way to get Raj to meet eligible women. He decides to send Namrata along to help. The way Raj sabotages his chances with these women is brilliant and downright hiliarious! Obviously, we understand what is coming next: he begins to develop feelings for Namrata, even though she isn't aware of it for a time.

This may seem like a typical storyline, but there is a twist to this story that I won't mention in this review for those who haven't seen the film yet.

The song and dance numbers are wonderful in this movie. As explained by a popular Bollywood actor, "A movie without music and dance is like a movie without special effects for westerners."

This movie is just pure, genuine fun. It does, indeed, carry a powerful message about the perception of women, and hopefully, this might serve to influence the Asian belief system about women in many of their societies. What does it mean to be a husband? What does it mean to be a wife? Are they simply titles or should they mean something?

Every now and then, I find myself watching the old classic films. The stories and performances had a wonderful charm that I find is sadly lacking in most of today's films. I'm happier now that I can start setting my sights on Bollywood films for the same thing.

If these are the kinds of movies you love and enjoy, then you simply can't go wrong with Kuch Naa Kaho. You'll find it to be one of the most wonderful three hours you've spent watching a film in a long time. At least, I did.

I can't write a review of this product because the subtitles didn't work. There was a subtitle option on the menu but it didn't work. The subtitle button on my remote only got me a "not available message." I like bollywood films, but I have to have a translation.

Update - I returned the old DVD and got a replacement after awhile and this one had the subtitles. It's much easier to follow the story. Rai is gorgeous as usual and the songs are great.