Baabul (2006)

Baabul: Directed by Ravi Chopra. With Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hema Malini, John Abraham. When his only son dies in an accident, Balraaj urges his depressed daughter-in-law to marry a man who has long loved her in silence.

“Itu0026#39;s clear here that Ravi Chopra has tried to capitalize on success of Baghbaan. He has tried to collect a similar cast u0026amp; similar slot but not the plot. The story is too long expressed in too short of a time. Movie has an OK storyline u0026amp; good concept of Vidhwa Vivah (not sure how much it holds true in 21st century though, its far more different now) but the execution does not give enough time to emotions. The movie moves so fast that its difficult to enjoy the happiness u0026amp; feel the pain of characters.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn first half of the movie itu0026#39;s like a budding love story (Chalte-Chalte), an existing love triangle (KKHH), father-son relationship (Viruddh/Waqt), a happy family story and lots of stuff. And suddenly in second part it becomes a sad story of reincarnation of love (Hum-Tum), re-marriage, traditions u0026amp; what not. Movie has so much to express but the screenplay does not allow it to be shown efficiently on screen. Movie does has a few gud moments but hardly any time to really enjoy or feel them.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAmitabh u0026amp; Rani have been gr8 as always Amitabh-Hema still look stunning. Even Salmaan u0026amp; John have given nice performances. Not sure what Parmeet u0026amp; Aman were doing in the movie though, they have got better work on small screen I guess. Overall performances are fine u0026amp; movie looks okay too (cinematography). Songs u0026amp; Music also seems fare.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn all the movie is fine u0026amp; okay for one time watch. However with such a great cast u0026amp; return of team Baghbaan (even the concept is nice), everyone expected a lot better. Thatu0026#39;s right…”