Mani Ratnam and his films have always been a subject of notice, be it BOMBAY,ROJA.etc, Even DIL SE was praised though it flopped YUVA was also an important film cos it gave Abhishek Bachchan an authorbacked role when his career was slowly picking up but yet needed that push. The film however didn't work at the B.O. and won brickbats by many critics like Taran Adarsh who praise films like Main Hoon Naa which released that year. The film is divided in 3 chapters which are linked and the film speaks about politics in colleges and how the events involve all 3 characters. The film starts with Abhishek's story which is well handled, while Vivek's love story is not too compelling yet it's good, Ajay's story could be better, his romantic track could be avoided, what also disturbs is Ajay doesn't look a college student. The romantic tracks could be avoided though as they stagnate the main story. Also the going ons get slowpaced in second half and also things do get predictable, The climax however has a superb fight scene involving all 3 shot on a busy road.
Direction is good but writing at times could be better Music is decent,the songs were good and well interwoven,Anjaana is a good song, Kabhi neem too is good rest are okay
Abhishek Bachchan steals the show and is superb, he plays the uncouth character very well, this was a turning point in his career though at times his effort is too evident but yet it's a superb performance Madhavan played the same role in the tamil version however even though he was better but Abhishek too is superb. Ajay Devgan however doesn't look a student and his performance is good but his track could be better.Vivek Oberoi is superb, he plays his part very well and doesn't overact, this was his next film after MASTI Amongst heroines Rani Mukherjee is superb, she nails her part brilliantly,Kareena Kapoor and Esha Deol are good but their roles are not demanding Vijay Raaz is awesome,Sonu Sood is terrific, Om Puri is good as the evil stereotypical politician rest are okay
Direction is good but writing at times could be better Music is decent,the songs were good and well interwoven,Anjaana is a good song, Kabhi neem too is good rest are okay
Abhishek Bachchan steals the show and is superb, he plays the uncouth character very well, this was a turning point in his career though at times his effort is too evident but yet it's a superb performance Madhavan played the same role in the tamil version however even though he was better but Abhishek too is superb. Ajay Devgan however doesn't look a student and his performance is good but his track could be better.Vivek Oberoi is superb, he plays his part very well and doesn't overact, this was his next film after MASTI Amongst heroines Rani Mukherjee is superb, she nails her part brilliantly,Kareena Kapoor and Esha Deol are good but their roles are not demanding Vijay Raaz is awesome,Sonu Sood is terrific, Om Puri is good as the evil stereotypical politician rest are okay