There are films that you laugh along with and those you laugh at. Krrish 3 is in a league of its own, owing to poor performances and a ridiculous plot. If you find yourself laughing during the movie, you will leave the hall questioning your sense of humour.
The movie begins with Amitabh Bachchan’s narration of past events, accompanied by a startling revelation that Krrish 3 is in fact the fourth film of the series — Koi Mil Gaya being the first. It all started with the artificial-looking purple alien Jadoo (possibly the worst thing that ever happened to Bollywood after Anu Malik), who bestowed powers to a disabled boy Rohit (Hrithik Roshan). These powers were then genetically transferred to his son who emerged as Bollywood’s first superhero — one that has left us scarred with his recurring appearances.
Krrish 3 presents Vivek Oberoi as the heinous villain Kaal. The wheelchair-bound evil genius has invented a virus that will eliminate the human race to form a superior one called Maanwars. A combination of human and animal DNA, the Maanwar is an interesting addition to Bollywood’s sci-fi dictionary. The antidote to this deadly virus can only be made using the blood of any of Kaal’s ancestors. However, since he was adopted from an orphanage, Kaal is unaware of his family and bloodline.
Rohit, who seemed to missing from the other two versions, is working on the unimaginable and deadly combination of light and energy. He emerges with a theory that would confound both Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton. According to Rohit, light can be multiplied if you reflect it and that, in turn, can cure the health issues of mankind. While sci-fi films tend to have crazy inventions, the logic behind most of them is somewhat believable. This light theory, however, is simply bizzare.
Rohit lives a happy life with his son Krishna (Hrithik Roshan) and daughter-in-law Priya (Priyanka Chopra) until Kaal’s deadly virus hits the world, raising concerns for this family of saviours.
Apart from having an original plot, Krrish 3 is a tasteless potpourri of science fiction and comic book adaptations made in the last 20 years. It is further soured by the most unmelodious songs and sleazy choreography in the recent history of Bollywood. Even Hrithik and Priyanka’s dance moves couldn’t save the film, which is a new Bollywood low.
As both Rohit and Krishna, Hrithik does not bring any spark in his performance. Priyanka, too, is a surprising disappointment, who retains a consistent clueless smile in the first half of the film and a consistent fearful expression in the second half. One wonders whether director Rakesh Roshan spent any time with the actors or just focused on giving special effects references to his post-production team throughout the shooting process. Ironically, considering Kangana Ranaut’s unrefined accent, the actor kind of suits her role of a mutant. Oberoi might have called Rakesh Roshan “the Steven Speilberg of Bollywood”, but his praise falls as flat as his expression in the film. Krrish 3 undeniably marks yet another disappointing return for Oberoi.
Verdict: Krrish 3’s box office success casts a doubt over Indian audience’s cinematic preferences. Even though the film aims to be a hardcore superhero flick, it ends up coming off as an out-and-out comedy. If you want to have a good laugh at something ridiculous, you might want to check it out at your nearest theatre.
Score: 1/5
Published in The Express Tribune, November 7th, 2013.
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what are u guys talking about ...the author is very right ....the film is garbage ...
You have to realise that we don't have any great scientific temper or knowledge about science as compare to west. So, it's indeed some great effort on part of movie producers to come up with some sorta sci-fiction stuff in society where science is just mocked at. The author of this article seems to have forgotten many facts. I don't think Pakistanis have the society to think about Science fiction so leave alone the task of making any sci-fiction movie. The author should have treated it as sci-fiction movie trying to bring some sort of parity with west. Off-course there would be some lacunae initially but for a start-up...things need to be encouraged, I'm sure movie-makers here would improve over time to catch up with west standards.
@Asad: yeah.. rolling within Pakistan...
lol! indians be hatin' on this post! becharay, waar really poked these people.
Lets not fight for something which doesn't deserve so importance, leave it to the kids and those who are getting defensive are by definition kids - keep up the bad work "lolz".
Lets kill the writer now.He/she has given us an OD of reason over rhyme
Too many indians on this site, no idea what they are here for. Get over waar, it was not made for you. Obviously you watch stuff like Krish haha. It was for Pakistani and international audience, if you think its propaganda, ban it in india. Stop whining about it all over the internet. Its entertainment, Pakistanis never cried over Ek tha tiger or any other such movie with Bollywood's anti Pakistan scenes. Dont prove you enlightened Indians are crying over a product meant for entertainment.
It is a movie without a plot a real stupid movie to say the least It is grave injustice to India movie makers to say krissh is a great movie my Indian brother let us not be blinded by our patriotic fervor we shld forget to critic our failures ........ To all Pakistanis guys back u lolly wood makes ridiculous movies infanct none at all but doesn't make krissh any better
bollywood is crap. stopped watching it ten years ago! indian entertainment is cheap and dramatic! tells a lot about their cinematic interests; item numbers ofcourse.
@Water bottle, I think you are the same water with which your extra ordinary scientist were trying to run motor on water. Gentleman, if you don't like Bollywood, answer is simple; Just Don't watch it! So can you please stop watching Bollywood movies and listening to Hindi songs! Thank you!
@water bottle That’s only because of 1 billion iddiiioootttttssssss.
Because of these 1 billion idiots Indian film industry thrives. No other film industry, after Hollywood, make movies on this scale and has this much penetration in global audience so you should add 180m Pakistani, 200 Million Bangladeshi, about 50m arabs and about the same number of African audience to the number of Idiots who watch Bollywood. Wise guy like you must be feeling pretty lonely now :).
Also, apart from creating a soft image of India globally, you how no idea how much Bollywood contribute to Indian economy by creating Jobs, generating revenue in taxes & driving technical enhancements in industry products. It easily generated more than 10 million jobs across India(some of those are offered to Pakistanis as well) & abroad. So with that outcome of the Idiotness of 1 billion Indians, I will take this so called cheap low life film industry any day(Beats "wise guys blowing up on the streets" hands down).
Won't comments on Krissh 3 as I haven't seen Krrish 3 yet. It very well could be crap so be it.
But the fact that I have never seen a editorial in ET bad mouthing an India movie(even LIke of Ranjhana & Ek tha tiger were spared this treatment) and the fact that most of the reviews are influenced by distributor of the film, I can safely conspire that this harsh review is written for the benefit of one of ETs own i.e. WAAR.
More people not seeing Krissh 3 is more people seeing WAAR.
ET: if you find this comments objectionable, I will understand.
best regards Chin2
If you want to watch 4 ~ 6 Hollywood movies quickly then watch krrish 3. this super hero doesn't know which super power to use in required situation.
It is like anyother bollywood movie. Plus if the hindus decide to make up a super hero film they must compete effectively with hollywood ones becuase I would never watch a disgusting bollywood film over a hollywood one.@Ashok:
i guess multitudes of Maula jatts are a better superhero than Krishh
wow, look at the defense brigade of Krish 3 from all over Indians... but I admire one thing at least you all are united in promoting a film which has nothing to offer other than disappointment, on the other hand the good thing about WAAR its such a hit that most Indians can not digest that fact that Paki movies, drama, songs, singers, actors, and directors, writers has more class and offer better entertainment then their so called Bollywood.
Sadly this film has nothing original , all the mutant are cheap copy of marvel comic heroes esp from X men series ..! Bollywood just cant live without copying Hollywood.
Haven't seen it, it might be a mix of comedy, horror, sci-fi, love, action, all rolled in one. A take-your-pick type masala movie. People love these movies
Why does every Bollywood movie, even a Sci-fi have to have songs. This is the most unnatural act(s) in a film. Can easily be done away with. Hardly any Hollywood movies have songs, unless the situation demands.
couldn't agree more - Krish has to be the worst movie ever. It was a pathetic comedy
Waar Rolling, Indians hating.
Only thing laughable is writer himself, If this movie is no good than all Indian films are, this is one of best films India have produced, Hritik is one of best actor around, Movie Rocks, Must watch.
My verdict : I doubt author is really qualified to do any film review. Gentleman, the target audience of Krishh 3 are kids and the movie has hit all its target successfully. Now take your kids to show Krishh 3 and then come back & revise your review
To all my Indian friends, accusing the author of being Anti India etc, please care to the different reviews he has done of other Indian movies.
Watched it and utterly dissapointed they should leave this plot to Hollywood agreed with author
@ALL
why does bollywood continuously make horrible movies and why do indians/pakistanis keep on loving these horrible movies?
What is wrong with the author.
He has no idea how great a hit this movie is. First Indian movie that is World Class.
I am surprised by your opinion. Krrish 3 is one of the better movies to come out of India. The movie is much better than expected. The songs were pretty average and I would rather not have any, but the movie was a sheer delight. Vivek, Kangana and especially Hrithik ... all did a splendid job in the film. I am particularly impressed by HR's impression of the quirky / funny father.
I guess the author does not understand the difference between a comedy and a sci-fi film. Probably for him two and half men is a sci fi ( or comedy??). Anyway, Krrish 3 is a superb film and congrats to the whole team.
Super Gandhi's role is best for RT , but not the super hero for sure, leave these roles to Hollywood
feeling sorryyyyy for the author...inspite of his negative comments the film is a super duper hit and breaking all the records.
Hrithik is too boring to be a superhero, but he is Hot. dont know why priyanka has done this film.. Vivek has done his part well.. Kangana Rocks!
Poor author... Feeling sorry for u as u cudn't enjoy such a great film..!!
why all of you are spreading negative things and false things about krrish 3 . krrish 3 is a great movie better than hollywood movies.
It is still an entertaining and rocking super hero series movie. Two songs are also good. May be the author is paid to write bad about every thing. Audience will decide the fate of the movie bro. Hrithik is best in his actions and dances.
its still better than waar whatsoever... at least not based on hatred and propaganda....:)