The peculiar part of the movie is how it partly disfavors itself and its title towards climax. While most elements seem very much the characteristic Johar we all like, certain others seem of little depth.
The rich brat Rohan (Varun Dhawan) and a highly ambitious Abhimanyu (Siddharth Malhotra) discord only to become best friends. Rohan’s girlfriend, the fashionable, smart and good hearted Shanaya (Alia Bhatt) soon finds her priorities changing. The Student of The Year competition at Saint Teresa School is declared open. Who shall win?
The director very well depicts emotions – the story of two buddies Rohan and Abhimanyu, Shanaya’s disappointment in Rohan, Abhimanyu’s concern for Shanaya and an ultimate clash between Rohan and Abhimanyu. Melodrama in these areas proves to be the strength of the director. Stylish costumes, trendy locales and appropriate make-up make the three debutants look simply gorgeous. The subtlety and simplicity with which Shanaya and Abhimanyu’s love story is depicted adds beauty. Problem perhaps arises with the fact that the concept of Student of The Year competition is somewhat stale. And this is an integral part of the film that we are looking at as it provides the basis which reasons the emotions of characters.
As debutants, Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan are drop dead brilliant. Alia Bhatt fits in with beauty. She is pleasant to look at, lovable and adorable. The “pretty boys” carry most weight of the film extremely well. Needless to say, the three are stars. Dharma Productions seems to have invested in the right talent. Amongst others, Ronit Roy and Rishi Kapoor give good performances. Others are just as well.
Songs greatly enhance the film. Lavish sets, pretty clothes, choreography, the turns and tinge of melodrama grab attention instantly. One may resent the burning tree sequence of Ishq Wala Love getting removed from the film. Music by Vishal-Shekhar is good.
Overall the story would do better if its tonality could get to be more convincing. A watch for KJo fans nevertheless.
RATING- 3 stars
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