Veer Movie Review
To be honest, I didn’t really have great expectations from Veer. The promos weren’t too exciting, Anil Sharma’s last few films were strictly average, the cast wasn’t very appealing either and Zarine Khan looked plumpy (if that’s any reason). But about 30 minutes into the film, it turned out to be quite enjoyable, the first half infact was very enjoyable.
Before we dig in any deeper, the story first. Veer is a revenge tale of the Pindhari’s against the Raja of Madhavgarh. The Raja (played by Jackie Shroff), a victim of the Divide and Rule strategy employed by the British, betrays the Pindari’s killing thousands of them. In return one brave Pindari, Prithvi Singh (played by Mithun Chakraborty) chops off the right hand of the Raja. Both swear revenge.
Years later, the son of Prithvi – Veer (Salman Khan) takes on the might of the British and the cruel Raja, who is unaware that his very own daughter Yashodhara (Zarine Khan) is in love with his greatest enemy.
What works in Veer
- The love story works big time in the first half, right from the extremely sweet introductory scene of Zarine Khan, when she first sees Veer.. to those heart warming moments in UK. Anil Sharma to his credit has handled the romantic parts pretty well.
- The first half keeps you hooked throughout and the film does get very interesting at interval point.
- The action sequences, although not as many as those in Wanted, are extremely well choreographed. Should work big time with the single screen audience
- What’s also important while watching a film like Veer, is a bit of patience. Don’t go in expecting a fast-paced action romantic film. Don’t expect any subtlety either, Veer has shades of Gadar – its loud (at times too loud) and raw. If the hero roaring like a lion, mouthing exaggerated dialogues, taking on 10 men at a time is your cup of tea, you will end up enjoying Veer. Otherwise, the romance works as a saving grace.
- The chemistry between Salman Khan and Mithunda was nice to watch.
- The music was fantastic. Its Sajid- Wajid’s best work in ages! LOVED Surili Akhiyon Wale.
Negatives
- The problem with Veer is, when its good its very good. But when bad, its very bad! The film had enough potential to be far more effective and engaging, but the screenplay writer (Shaktimaan Talwar) and its executor (Anil Sharma) goof up the second half.
- Sohail Khan’s character was unnecessary and Jackie Shroff’s more important negative character doesn’t work.
- Why is a feel-good ending an absolute must for every Bollywood film? The impact would probably have been slightly more if not for the clichéd ending.
- Veer has far too many songs, 3 in the first and 3 more in the second. The music is good, but the extended song and dance numbers just stretch the film. Preferably for better impact, a couple of songs should either be chopped off or shortened.
Performances
- Salman Khan is slightly over the top in the initial reels (first 20 mins), but quickly gets his act right and delivers a good performance.
- Zarine Khan looks gorgeous (as the princess) in the first half, its hard to take your eyes off her. Strangely in the second, the make up men don’t get her look right.
- Mithunda is in form and delivers a knock out performance, which will be received with whistles from the single screen audience.
- Sohail Khan is outright irritating. Just an extension of his funny acts from almost all his films.
- Jackie Shroff looks out of shape, average performance.
- The rest don’t get much scope.
Overall, Veer isn’t close to as bad as some of the reviews suggest. Its watchable and very enjoyable. At the box office, Veer should do well on single screens.
Rating: 
Good.
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Comments
Mano: (January 22, 2010 at 3:36 pm)
amish: (January 22, 2010 at 3:38 pm)
hmmm i guessed it rt.. i mean ur rating he he;)
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Nivedh: (January 22, 2010 at 3:39 pm)
hay…i saw veer…its strictly 1 time watch…..mitun was awsme….nd salman was over the top…nd indicine tea..music was by sajid -wajid not by salim -sulaiman…..music was very good…overall average
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Indicine Team: (January 22, 2010 at 3:39 pm)
Yeah corrected it before you said it, hoping noone noticed. But you were quick ;)
These phone calls and ‘hurry up’ comments by users never help.
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Indicine Team: (January 22, 2010 at 3:42 pm)
Nivedh, its a good one time watch. Thought Salman was over the top in the first 15 -20 mins, after which he did pretty well.
Amish, where was your prediction?
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nauman: (January 22, 2010 at 3:45 pm)
i love u indicine
really love u at this time.
after this review i think we are on same boat now
expect DDD , Kurbaan our rating is always matched . if i was in india with u we can create a now history. as i already sent u a story and really love to make a movie with Shaid or Emraan,
so sallu fans ???
if an akki fan can give 3 stars without any hint and 1st review on bollywood’s any site then indicine who are not akki fan they also gave 3 stars.
so please next time dont challenge my review
another thing i am hopeful it was my last review on indicine. because i am going to another site and i will be there official reviewer. it is that news which i said that i am announce on 18th Jan, but some technical work it couldnt lounch on 18 Jan hopefully soon it will be lounch.
i wont put my reviews here but i will post comments here.
so akki fans dont worry abt me. i am with u
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Fuad: (January 22, 2010 at 3:48 pm)
Even haters r sayin itz salman’s best work……bdw indicine.com tell us truly dnt yu feel that media is downplayin veer??
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ABroxy: (January 22, 2010 at 3:49 pm)
Thanks indicine team ur review very nice:-)
movie is good i m very happy
INSHA ALLHA veer hit hoge
Aaj phod denge:-)
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Naveed: (January 22, 2010 at 3:49 pm)
Indicine thankx for an honest review.
am goin 2nite to watch it and i simply cant wait.
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Adhideb: (January 22, 2010 at 3:49 pm)
@indicine- great review… liked it…… veer is thoroughly enjoyable……. der is no doubt in dat!!!
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Zolan: (January 22, 2010 at 3:50 pm)
@Indicine please say how big it open..?
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sudeep: (January 22, 2010 at 3:50 pm)
THis mean ,movie is made for mass….Kool review…Really i wanna appreciate ur review!!!!!!! I m excited to watch noW
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amish: (January 22, 2010 at 3:51 pm)
@ Indicine team- leave it.. i said u will rate it 3 to 3.5/5.
Nauman- u r gonna put ur review in another site?? which one? dont tell me bollywood hungama..;) just kiddin.
Nw Nauman, Indicine and buzz18 have given 3/5. none has given it above that i guess.
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sudeep: (January 22, 2010 at 3:51 pm)
@indicine team:What was people reaction ???
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prity: (January 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm)
thanx indicine,
for ur pure review.
u r great.
veer is really entertaining n enjoyable movie.
public enjoyed veer very much.
bt if they r not liking sajid.
thn y salman take sajid in his every movie.
dis d business not personal,bhai-bhatizavad thing
salman should learn it frm aamir n kat also.
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hina: (January 22, 2010 at 3:53 pm)
Indicine…. Greatttt I love you..Just tell what were the audience reactions??n audience occupation?I told u ppl r giving biased reviews n Salman haters r enjoying this n making full use of it.
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nauman: (January 22, 2010 at 3:56 pm)
amish:
i will let u know that it is Bollywoodhungama or indicine or any other.
give me 2,3 more days to reveal it.
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nauman: (January 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm)
hina :
very good
guys look at hina when i gave 3 stars then i was akki fan i was biased and now indicine gave 3 stars then i love u.
hahahahha nice joke hina
keep it up becuase i am really in tension becuase my fav Ana , Maria , Lisici , Klijster , Soderling all lose their tennis matches.
i want one more comment from u like this please.
becuase i dont know abt pak vs aus , match is in very crucial stage now. aus needs 75 runs on 59 balls and 6 wickets in hand.
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Shamry: (January 22, 2010 at 4:01 pm)
Thanks Indicine i believe ur review
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Fuad: (January 22, 2010 at 4:02 pm)
Nauman hope you replace taran….nd i hope yu wont be paid for review….nd hopefully you’ll be neutral while reviewin akshay’s film….stick to yur moral nd dnt get paid….all da best…tell me truly dnt you feel media is downplayin veer??
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hina: (January 22, 2010 at 4:03 pm)
@nauman …Coz nauman look at the styyle of Indicine.Your rating may be same.But it shows alot of difference when things are conveyed in better manner.N i know that u wanted to rate this 2.5 so dun try to get clever now.Your review was below par this time.Even in CPD I found Akhlaq’s review better.Understood?
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Shamry: (January 22, 2010 at 4:05 pm)
Nauman i wish u all the best but u have to improve ur patience and English u will have a good future May Allah Bless you
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punk: (January 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm)
wow thanks for good review love it Salman will rocks this time i will go to watch to night it will be superhit
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gurvinderpal: (January 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm)
@indicine
This is your best revies till I started visiting your website.
In detail expalanation, right points, everything perfect.
4/5 for this review
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Adhideb: (January 22, 2010 at 4:11 pm)
@nauman- cngrts bro 4 giving the first honest review about veer….. n ur rating also matches wid indicine…. wow!!! keep it up man!!!
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just4u: (January 22, 2010 at 4:12 pm)
@amish chapak.com has given 4 stars..
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nauman: (January 22, 2010 at 4:14 pm)
guys dont worry abt my english, they have so many well known english and grammar persons, they can improve me.
and i want to know one thing that
did u find grammar or spelling mistakes in my Veer’s review, because i was with my 2 aussie friends who born here and they know batter English , they corrected me , if u guys found same mistakes then i would like to say only one thing.
there is hell of difference between Australian english and our British English which we study in our countries.
Hina :
i will say only one thing when u will read my review as a neutral person and u wont thing that i am akki fan u wont find any defference between my review and indicine review.
thx
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unknown: (January 22, 2010 at 4:14 pm)
both 3i n veer got 3 stars from indicine……….:)
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amish: (January 22, 2010 at 4:15 pm)
Veer got off to a very strong start at single screens with 80-90% collections but multiplexes were dull with around 30-40% collections. The collections at multiplexes of places like Mumbai and Bangalore were very disappointing.
This was the sort of start that Salman Khan’s last successful outing Wanted had but that film managed to pick up a bit at multiplexes and went on a dream run at single screens.
The film will get help in the form of a holiday on Tuesday but will need to show good multiplexes business if it is to emerge a winner unless it can go on to do huge business at single screens.
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Indicine Team: (January 22, 2010 at 4:15 pm)
Zolan, multiplexes are poor. Barely 25 -- 30%. Expected to pick up to around 50 -- 60% by the end of the day.
Good news is, single screens are houseful at most places.
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Thank You so much Indicine Team for such a nice review :) I hope Veer will work at box office & will become a huge hit (All The Best Sallu Bhai)…
But were not Sajid-Wajid composer of Veer music?