Queen is all about letting go, and about being yourself in an unapologetic yet acceptably balanced manner. We are familiar with stories that show drastic transformations in characters, but here, the transition is handled in a manner that is natural and soothing. The movie is full of moments that make you smile, and most of them are because of the downright simplicity of the protagonist, Rani.
Rajkumar Rao as Vijay plays the perfect male chauvinist who is the driving factor for Rani to break free. Queen has a lot of stereotypes with respect to gender, society, and even country, but they fit in perfectly as stepping stones in Rani's unintentional quest for her true self. Few scenes are quite impactful, but not necessarily in an intense manner, which is something I really like. Of course, I will leave those for you to explore.The background score is decent, and the shots spanning across different countries are lovely, though not breathtaking. The story might remind you of English Vinglish. The songs definitely will. Amit Trivedi is one of my favorites, and I was expecting something more original from him.
Kangana Ranaut as Rani is of course the lifeline of the movie. Bits and pieces of her typical Delhi/Punjabi-accented English dialogues remind me of Suri in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, but unlike him, she delivers them in an effortlessly cute way. She is innocent. Her beauty is radiant. She loves her family and friends with all her heart. But more importantly, she loves herself, that too without being overt about it. She is as strong inside as she appears calm outside(look out for the scene where she won't let go of her handbag when a guy tries to mug her). She dances like nobody's watching, and she doesn't get emotional when she kisses a guy for the first time. She takes you along with her on a journey that makes you feel that life can easily be beautiful if you want it to be.
I would have gone for a rating of 4/5 if not for Kangana. You must watch this movie for her, and you'll realize why she doesn't deserve even a fraction less than 5. You won't think twice before crowning her the Queen of Bollywood in 2014.
Rajkumar Rao as Vijay plays the perfect male chauvinist who is the driving factor for Rani to break free. Queen has a lot of stereotypes with respect to gender, society, and even country, but they fit in perfectly as stepping stones in Rani's unintentional quest for her true self. Few scenes are quite impactful, but not necessarily in an intense manner, which is something I really like. Of course, I will leave those for you to explore.The background score is decent, and the shots spanning across different countries are lovely, though not breathtaking. The story might remind you of English Vinglish. The songs definitely will. Amit Trivedi is one of my favorites, and I was expecting something more original from him.
Kangana Ranaut as Rani is of course the lifeline of the movie. Bits and pieces of her typical Delhi/Punjabi-accented English dialogues remind me of Suri in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, but unlike him, she delivers them in an effortlessly cute way. She is innocent. Her beauty is radiant. She loves her family and friends with all her heart. But more importantly, she loves herself, that too without being overt about it. She is as strong inside as she appears calm outside(look out for the scene where she won't let go of her handbag when a guy tries to mug her). She dances like nobody's watching, and she doesn't get emotional when she kisses a guy for the first time. She takes you along with her on a journey that makes you feel that life can easily be beautiful if you want it to be.
I would have gone for a rating of 4/5 if not for Kangana. You must watch this movie for her, and you'll realize why she doesn't deserve even a fraction less than 5. You won't think twice before crowning her the Queen of Bollywood in 2014.
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