Taal is the Pride and Prejudice of Bollywood, times 100. She loves him, he loves her, but a series of irreparable misunderstandings separate them, and affects the course of their destiny. It is only upon looking deep into their hearts, and rejecting rationality, custom, family pressure and the likes, that they will realize how much they love each other. That, in fact, there was never a choice to be made (and all the hesitation, the tears and fires and fights were in vain), it was written that they were meant to be together. As typical Bollywood movies, the film contains Part 1 (growing love and broken promises) and Part 2 (revenge, faith and redemption), each about the length of a regular movie.
In other words, Taal is your typical big budget Bollywood movie, along with Om Shanti Om and the likes. In this sense, it is Bollywood at its best since the big budget allows for truly over-the-top dance sequences and fantastic music.
Quite frankly, if you are not a fan of kitsch nor Pride and Prejudice, this movie is not for you. Because Taal is all of that: a heart breaking romance set in a convoluted plot, sprinkled with a good dose of glitter and glamor. Perfect for pajama parties, to combat depression or for a night home alone. A Bollywood gem.
In other words, Taal is your typical big budget Bollywood movie, along with Om Shanti Om and the likes. In this sense, it is Bollywood at its best since the big budget allows for truly over-the-top dance sequences and fantastic music.
Quite frankly, if you are not a fan of kitsch nor Pride and Prejudice, this movie is not for you. Because Taal is all of that: a heart breaking romance set in a convoluted plot, sprinkled with a good dose of glitter and glamor. Perfect for pajama parties, to combat depression or for a night home alone. A Bollywood gem.