I love this movie!
I'm addicted to Indian movies. Someone recommended Bollywood movies and I got hooked.
I start choosing which Indian movie to watch by its music and ratings.
I'm glad I didn't go by ratings because I would not have watched this.
I loved the song "Tum Hi Aana" on YouTube, so I researched the movie. I didn't know until I read some reviews that this was the sequel to "Ek Villain" which I loved. That tipped the scales paired with its beautiful music to entice me to watch this movie.
I have taught myself enough Hindi to correct one big translation mistake. The English subtitles were translated to say "I am floored" which has several English definitions but the use of "I am floored" is QUITE different than what the producers of this movie wanted to portray.
Saying "I am floored" at least in American English means "I am astonished" or "I am shocked". I had to research the word "marjaavan" to really understand its true meaning. Once I understood, the use of the word "marjaavaan", that word tied in beautifully to its theme song. Really, India tops Hollywood with her beautiful music!
Some things I like in movies besides beautiful music and dancing: the movie flows quickly where I am not checking the time, the ability the movie has to provoke my emotions, the insight into the different religions in India, and good acting. This movie met my criteria.
If I had not watched the movie "Barfi", I would not have understood the reference to that. I did not like the use of "Barfi".
Some of the insight into following this movie well involved my small knowledge of Hindi and the lords in Hinduism along with the dedication of Muslims to Allah. Some negatives: there were errors in the translation which means English only reading viewers missed some of the content and there is much fake action if you like realism in a movie.
Overall, this movie did very well compared to the disappointment of many sequels. It evoked lasting emotions. I will not forget this movie.
Review of Marjaavaan
