There are many comments mentioning this but I want to say it again: Most Indian audiences are attracted more towards actors and actresses than actual acting. So when a movie like this comes out they say: Oh that was some solid acting. We never really talk about the underlying nuances as much. So I want to say this about this channel: You sir, in a span of three months given me more insight into Indian cinema that I have ever had up until now. You have clawed in deep, put your hearts into it and created something so pure and magical that it resonates with all of us. Take a bow Rick and Korbin. P. S. : I need to read up on my Shakespeare.
Well I can't say that I quite agree with your generalization on the audiences but then we are a vast nation and personal experiences, your and mine are pretty limited especially when they might be driven by confirmation bias in both our cases.
Mr.Butter Chikken : True that. It’s so loud and over the top. Also, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is no better either according to me. Remember Aishwarya fearing a pregnancy because of a kiss. That’s gonna crack Korbin up 😂
" to be or not to be" is used very intelligently in the movie. It talks about the situation of Kashmir. Kashmir can't decide whether to be in India or in Pakistan. This movie is such a masterpiece!
it is such a layered movie, works at multiple levels. at outer level it is adaptation of Hamlet and a family drama but those characters are symbolic - such as Haider is people of Kasmir, Gajala (mother) is - land of Kashmir and people of Kashmir (Haider) not able to decide, trust (to be or not to be) and are suffering as a consequence.
I'm a kashmiri and I know that i want to be independent...we all want that...we don't want to be brutally occupied by India...we just want independence and nothing else...we are fighting for our rights and our freedom
Kay Kay Menon is one of the most underrated ND finest actors here in Bollywood.., Btw that word "chutzpah" is intentional coz theres a curse word similar to that word which is quite common and anyone can relate to.
Finally after such a long time I've seen some real art appreciators appreciating the art the way it should be and also giving such detailed review that freaking 22 min seems like an art itself cause : You got : Craziness Emotions Critique Comedy And lots of love for the art...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Respect to Sir Rick and Sir Korbin from this side 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@ricksegallactor he says "chootzpah" instead of "xootzpah" on purpose. It's a play on two words, one is the Hindi word "chutiyapa" which means stupidity and AFSPA (the law that Kashmiris find draconian).
Just FYI Shahid Kapoor comes from a very strong theater background himself, his parents Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem are well known theater actors. Also FYI Shahid Kapoor waived his fees for Haider! Cheers! guys love your reactions 👍🙏
Vishal Bharadwaj .. did a trilogy actually Omkara - Othello Maqbool - Macbeth Haider - Hamlet Please watch the other two as well.. Vishal has also adapted Ruskin Bond's short stories like blue umbrella... And Suzanne' seven husband - 7 khun maaf ( staring Priyanka Chopra) Both movies are equally brilliant... Fun fact Vishal has also composed title track for Mowgli - the Hindi version of the movie 😃
also check out omkara (official adaptation of othello ) and maqbool (macbeth) both directed by vishal bharadwaj .. Film haider won 5 national awards ❤️🙌
I love Rick's enthusiasm when he starts talking about films/plays he loves ^_^ Haider was my favourite 2014 film along with *Highway* , you made me want to rewatch it!! Hopefully you can react to *Omkara* the Othello adaptation by Bhardwaj and also to *Ishiqya* one of my favourite films, co-written by him with the director Abhishek Chaubey (who did Udta Punjab and recently *Sonchiriya* which you didn't react to yet). You should also react to *Kaminey* with Shahid and Priyanka, another good film by Bhardwaj! By the way, Sanjay Leela Bhansali also did the music in some of his films :-)
@@garimaheath Well that opinion is shared by many, truly one of the movies of that year. It's sad that many of the audiences misinterpret it to be involving a manifestation of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.
Prayank Lalan - I can see why everyone thinks it’s about Stockholm Syndrome and the kidnappée falls for the kidnapper. But it really isn’t. She feels safest with him because she for the first time in her life truly feels protected. And she had her entire family’s behavior to contrast that feeling with. Anyway. No spoilers. But it’s a great movie. And Randeep Hooda’s interpretation of the anger someone who has lived his life feels, the deep sense of betrayal, heartbreak, injustice.... is felt by someone who is very decent and loving ...
@@garimaheath Exactly! You and me seem to be on the same page with regards to our views on the subject but for the benefit of anyone else going through this thread, Stockholm Syndrome is when the victim puts a positive spin on the atrocities inflicted by the kidnapper. They do so as to create a defence mechanism in a hopeless situation to counter the hopelessness and grief. So, the kidnapper still continues to be horrible to the subject but the victim's perception of the acts shifts. If I say anything further, I'll stray into spoiler territory so I'll restrain myself but yeah, IMO there's no depiction of the Stockholm Syndrome in the movie. But yeah it's a fairly understandable mistake to make as a viewer. I invite a discussion on the subject if one feels I'm wrong but not if you are one of the pretentious gang who needs to educate the plebs about how 'Highway' was all about the Stockholm Syndrome. You, yeah you, YOU CAN F*CK RIGHT OFF!
Prayank Lalan - well I am not angry... I haven’t run into that pretentious gang. And if I did, it doesn’t bother me. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. It , in no way , diminishes my admiration, enjoyment, empathy for the characters in this movie. It still is sublime and pure and honest. One of the best movies I have seen in a while. The greatness of it is an amalgamation of all the actors and where the director Imtiaz Ali was in his journey... great work.
Hey Rick is really getting emotional.... Really admire his passion for Shakespeare plays and especially hamlet.... Love and respect for u guys.... 😇 please if possible... React to satyajit ray films....
U are in for a treat, with Maqbool adaptation of Macbeth where Pankaj Kapoor (father of Shahid Kapoor) playing Duncan I of Scotland and also starring Irfan and tabu. Pankaj Kapur is considered to be an institution of acting/ theatres/ parallel cinema, here in India there are works from him which need to be seen of u really like acting and movies. Keep doing the good job and be ready to be blown.
Your movie reviews are next level... So detailed and you pick up the little naunces despite not speaking the language.. Subtitles help but somewhere get lost in translation
As well analysed and in-depth that was, I wish you guys would delve deeper because I'm loving listening to the discussion here, as a fellow Shakespeare fan, please, pretty please, I hope you do a podcast about this one day, have a feeling Rick has plenty more to say. Hope you guys do that!
you guys making me emotional, I wasn't even aware about shakespere and his plays when I saw this film. But you guys are making me feel like I missed the whole point of the film. thank you so much for making me wiser.
Loved your review really!!! And yes!! Omkara (Othelo) and Maqbool(MacBeth) are by the same director!! They are pretty old.. but the Im sure you guys would love it
Enjoyed this review so much!!!! And I freakin' LOVED how passionate Rick became while talking about this movie. This is why we love you guys.... you guys are SO genuine, your reactions are so sincere and real, that no other reaction channel even comes close to you guys!! It's a pleasure to watch your videos everyday. You two deserve every bit of admiration you get from us. LOVE from Canada (from an Indian living in Canada)
Of all reviews of Hamlet that I have seen till today, yours' seems to be the most perfect. I really respect Rick's love for theatre and Shakespeare. Very few people have that passion. Thanks Korbin for your honest review. Loads of love and respect for you guys from India.❤❤
Finally someone appreciated the brilliance of Irfan's character! Roohdar comes from 'Rooh' which loosely translates to 'soul' and when I heard the name while watching I was mesmerised!! 🖤
Loved the passion you guys showed (Rick especially) in reviewing this movie. I had watched this movie and loved it but had not read Hamlet... Now I know a lot more :)
Chutzpah was pronounced that way because 'chutiya' 'chut' etc. are cuss words in the hindi language so it was a slight play on words right there. I hope you see this.
Your reviews are a realization for the general mass of India as to how underappreciated their own work of art is. Thank you instilling the feeling of pride. Your reviews are not only motivating they are extremely educational as well. Keep up the great work! It leaves us hungry for more.🙏
For us in India, this movie was a masterpiece. And I am so glad that Rick used the same word to describe it. I am so proud of our cinema and actors like Shahid and directors like Vishal Bhardwaj.. It just proves that if harnessed properly, there is unbelievable talent we have to offer. I am so so glad you guys did a review on this.. I have probably shared this to half of my contact list already.. 😊 love you both..
Wow......never thought I would cry on a review. Thank you guys for the awesome review and your admiration for good movies. I feel very happy and proud of our films.
That was the most in-depth and knowledgeable review of this movie. Although it’s one of my favorite movies, I am starting to appreciate it more now. You should definitely check out Omkara and Maqbool.
I watched the 4-5 hour version with kenneth as the lead from the 90s after watching haider because i just wanted to know the actual play in a way that i could understand. I understood it all but i still couldn't shake the feeling that haider, an india movie that mot many people actually know about outside of Pakistan and india, is the best adaptation of a Shakespearean play ever made. But the brilliance of this film is that while it succeedes so hard in the adaptation of Shakespeare in a contemporary setting, it also manages to stay true to what it was trying to accomplish. It used Shakespeare as a means to comment on kashmir. I think that's just fantastic. The situation of Kashmir is the most closest to home to us Pakistanis and indians and seeing an indian director (i am Pakistani) portray the tragedy of Kashmir in the most honest way possible was the most heart warming and heartbreaking thing possible. Everything he was commenting on from how the rebels are treated, how people are mostly concerned with entertainment which was brilliantly portrayed by putting captors in the shadow of a projector, and the two characters you didn't like (which was the director commenting on the influence of mainstream media in people's minds by the way. That's why they are over the top. They were supposed to comment on the over the top drama of Bollywood), i could relate to it all. I have never felt this way about Shakespeare before. Ever. I always felt Shakespeare was something i would never be able to understand due to his use of language but this film made me believe otherwise.
Rick taking a deep breath before starting was the cardio for this review 😂😅. Thoroughly enjoyed the review. Thank you so much for keeping the request of your stupid bebbies. 😘
They pronounce Chutzpah (without C silent) as that in film cause Chut is a slang word in Hindi (pronounced with C in loud) and also has its multiple derivatives like Chutiyapa. The characters were having a laugh at the joke, i.e. their similar spell in word but entirety different meaning language wise...
Rick I absolutely love how passionate you are while talking about theatre and movies. I'm in awe of you and it's such a privilege hearing your profound thoughts on our movies. Keep doing what both of you guys do. We love yall!
Great Analysis.... I love it. I did my BA and Master in English literature and we did study Shakespeare works. I love the way you understand Shakespeare and break down each scene of the film in detail analysis.
The two stupid characters in Haider were intentionally portrayed to be stupid and were inspired from a Salman Khan movie "Hum Aapke Hain koun". Vishal bhardwaj himself stated this in an interview as he wanted to show the impact of Bollywood on the people . Salman Khan has a huge fan following in Kashmir and those characters symbolises the impact movie had on them. Although it was a secondary nature and primarily being the two witch
Omg! Yasss...Lin ❤ I actually thought of Vishal Bharadwaj when I first listened to the Hamilton album when it came out. I was like..."This man is a genius and if something similar was to be made in India....it would definitely be Vishal". #ham4ever ❤ Glad you guys saw the movie. Vishal is one of the best and underrated directors. And your review is amazing. That's what I love about this channel. You always give honest opinions and genuine reactions.
What an awesome review guys 👍👍😊 Rick, I respect your passion and your knowledge, esp of Shakespeare's work, and your domain expertise about the motion picture arts, you breathe so much of your passion and knowledge that, we the viewers, are more richer after watching all your review videos...
Saying I loved your reaction isn't enough. Makes me proud and humble at the same time. Proud that we could offer you this masterpiece and humble because you were able to show me some aspects of the film that I had not appreciated enough. Thanks again.
I would love to listen to your extended review of this movie because I do know that you have much more to say! Feels so good to find people who can appreciate the genius of Mr. Bharadwaj, especially in his Shakespearean trilogy. Great job! 😊💫
YESSSSS - been waiting for this movie review. Delicious!! It was so satisfying to hear both of your reactions, I felt like I was watching it again. Hamlet gave me so much grief in high school because I legit couldn't finish a giant 22page analysis on him (the character) in time for my deadline (had to get an extension) because I kept going in circles and struggled to grasp it. Also, yes, Vishal Bharadwaj is a genius. He is so underrated.
Thank God we did Merchant of Venice in high school and it was a breeze but then i had to do Hamlet in College for my Honors and i have cried tears of Frustration going around in circles so i get what you mean.
@Rick I'm so happy that Haider has touched you deeply knowing how emotionally connected you're with Hamlet. It's my best film of this decade... A masterpiece in every level. Please watch Omkara (Othello) and Maqbool (Macbeth) from the same director. No other film maker in India understands Shakespeare better than him.
Phenomenal performance of Pankaj Kapoor(Shahid Kapoor's father) in Maqbool(adaptation of Macbeth by Vishal Bharadwaj) is by far one of the best acting performances in Bollywood
If you liked Haider, then you must definitely watch MAQBOOL (adaption of Macbeth) from same director! It has stalwart actors like Irffan Khan, Tabu and Pankaj Kapoor in it. The movie is simply mind blowing. You could drop Omkara (Othello adaption)- actors don't have same range of versatility and it ended becoming more of 'masala' movie as per my opinion. But Maqbool is just awesome and must watch.
What an awesome review guys, I love movies but don’t always understand the nuances of movie making. This review was such a revelation that I will go back and watch the movie again and I was waiting for Rick’s review with bated breath, knowing how much he loves Shakespeare and Hamlet. I love Vishal Bhardwaj movies so it was so wonderful to see Korbin and especially Rick appreciate it. I thought you guys may find flaws in it and was pleasantly surprised at such a positive review.
I kind of wish I could have watched this WITH Rick as he was watching it and watch my own emotions play out in him. I am as obsessed with Hamlet as he is and I was as proud (as an Indian) and blown away by this adaptation (as a theater geek), and I am constantly amazed at how Rick keeps being able to cut straight to the core of all the brilliance of the good Bollywood movies, DESPITE the language barrier.
18:50 that's a great point to be noted and I'm sure that's what the director intended as well bcos the conflict in Kashmir which is the backdrop of the movie was instigated and evolved as a result of nut case British actions like the partition and the resulting instrument of accession . And so he's implying that such actions could only come out of the insane asylum that 20th century England was !
I liked Haider more than peers. I felt somewhat you felt in terms of precision of screenplay. Good to see uh to be there with me. The director Vishal Bharadwaj is basically inspired by polish director krzysztof kieslowski in general and gives a poetic touch to all of his movies.
@ricksegall I just love the passion that you possess for your craft there is honesty there and that's what is inspiring and separates you from the other reviewers.
Lol I love that you loved this film so much. The only thing is that Korbin didn't pronounce Shahid Kapoor correctly, but hey we've got a couple more amazing films from him that you'll eventually watch to get it right lol
I'm so happy you loved this movie as much as you did. It's the only movie till date that I watched five times in the theater. Just couldn't get enough of it. You mentioned everything. Something that really moved me too was the sighing presence of Kashmir and her grief. Also Vishal Bharadwaj's comment on the unreal and disconnected cinema of the time (the song video playing in the background while Haider and Arshi look for his father). The naming of the two Salmans is also pure genius in what it says about their identity or the lack of it. Shahid has been one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood for sometime now. At times I feel he shouldn't have done a character like Rawal Ratan Singh in Padmavat. I mean I know it turned out to be a huge hit. Still I just wish the character had been better backed by writer / director. It's almost a waste to have an actor of Shahid Kapoor's calibre and then not use him to anywhere close to his potential. Anyways, he just keeps getting better with every film. Fantastic review! Thanks
This is one of the best review of Haider I have seen so far ..it is one of my favorite bollywood movie of all times and Rick you are freaking genius !!
I'm so glad you watched a golden movie. Shahid kapoor is a very dedicated method actor, having some really good acting genes, with parents also being theater stalwarts in their time.
Man, I enjoy so much watching someone gushing about the things they know and like up to the point of getting choked up by the beauty of the things they love! Rick, you speak my language here! Thank you!
You two guys really know a lot about movies, and I love listening to you. It might not seem so in this review, since the movie was a masterpiece, but I am glad that you don't hesitate while criticizing anything you don't like. Thank you, and keep on these authentic reactions
Loved your reaction!! Not only I am happy that you are enjoying our art, I am also learning so many new things, new perspectives from you guys. Love you guys. Stay stupid! ❤️❤️
I was looking forward to this review for long. When you started it, I sort of, started feeling nervous coz it was beginning to sound like you did not like it. Loved your analysis. This movie is truly a gem.
I am a big fan of Shahid. Every time I saw him in an interview I just knew he wasn't simply a handsome actor. He was naughty and could be crazy.. He just proved me right!
"Macbeth" was made into "Maqbool", starring Irrfan Khan and Tabu "Othello" was made into "Omkara". "Haider" completes the trilogy by the same director, Vishal Bhardwaj I felt Omkara was closer to Shakespeare than the other too. You should watch it. P.S. "Ram-Leela" by Sanjay Leela Bansali is his take on Romeo and Juliet.
Love LOVE this review!!! Thank you for reminding us of the nuances of the story . I saw this movie when it was first released and your review makes me want to rewatch now.
The problem is that bollywood hasn't sent out so many of it's brilliant films for an oscar nomination or a foreign film festival whereas it's winning endless awards here in India and then the foreign audience doesn't get to experience it.
Can we have a few videos where Rick talks about his theatre experience? I would personally love to see his take on some of the popular works here as well. It's great how a former student and teacher pair is working together like this now. Goes to show how great you lot are about setting an example for a lot of people out there, teachers' can be friends with their students after graduation. Great review guys! Cheers!
Maqbool (An adaptation of Macbeth) and Omkara (Adaptation of Othello) were both well received by the critics. Omkara in particular garnered some interest west of India. Must watch! Absolute masterpieces by Vishal Bhardwaj.
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What should we watch and review next?
Watch Omerta
Janam janam and gerua from dilwale movie by shahrukh khan
1-nenokkadine from Tollywood
A psychological thriller
Kahani...with due apology for the spoiler., Barfi and Black.
OUR STUPID REACTIONS react on Gujarat tourism ads with Amitabh Bachchan...... please.....
Finally somebody who unbiasedly and full knowledge truly appreciates the greatness of this movie !!!
There are many comments mentioning this but I want to say it again: Most Indian audiences are attracted more towards actors and actresses than actual acting. So when a movie like this comes out they say: Oh that was some solid acting. We never really talk about the underlying nuances as much. So I want to say this about this channel: You sir, in a span of three months given me more insight into Indian cinema that I have ever had up until now. You have clawed in deep, put your hearts into it and created something so pure and magical that it resonates with all of us.
Take a bow Rick and Korbin.
P. S. : I need to read up on my Shakespeare.
Right...Srk Hrithik are nothing in acting in front of Nawaz, manoj,kk menon , rajkumar rao and others
I disagree sir on the first few lines.
Well I can't say that I quite agree with your generalization on the audiences but then we are a vast nation and personal experiences, your and mine are pretty limited especially when they might be driven by confirmation bias in both our cases.
@@prayanklalan5138 I agree with you but this statement was for majority of the audiences who drive the box office.
@@TheAnkit488 Its a democracy. You have every right to.
Othello = Omkara, Macbeth = Maqbool. Both are directed by the same director and both are freaking awesome.
maqbool is better than haider. omkara is my all time favourite
Second that 👍👍
Also Ram Leela = Romeo and Juliet, by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, that is the director of Padmavat and Bajirao Mastannani
@@picasapictures6815 ram leela might be the worst movie by sanjay leela bhansali after sawariya
Mr.Butter Chikken : True that. It’s so loud and over the top. Also, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is no better either according to me. Remember Aishwarya fearing a pregnancy because of a kiss. That’s gonna crack Korbin up 😂
All three are brilliant movies and you must watch the other 2 movies to complete the trilogy..
How many people going to rewatch Haider now? Well....I am :)
Me too...
Yes, I think I need to see it again to appreciate it better now that I know how to really watch and enjoy a movie.
Same here 😍
That ending score of this movie. If even
the ending does not melt ur heart just listen to the end score....😭
Already watched it about 20 times.
" to be or not to be" is used very intelligently in the movie. It talks about the situation of Kashmir. Kashmir can't decide whether to be in India or in Pakistan. This movie is such a masterpiece!
VB (director) said that yes Haider is Hamlet but he was also showing Kashmir as Hamlet
I think 'to be or not to be' was hum hain Ke hum nahi.
@@parinikasharma317 that was used twice . First time with respect to Kashmir and the second time he was talking bout himself
it is such a layered movie, works at multiple levels. at outer level it is adaptation of Hamlet and a family drama but those characters are symbolic - such as Haider is people of Kasmir, Gajala (mother) is - land of Kashmir and people of Kashmir (Haider) not able to decide, trust (to be or not to be) and are suffering as a consequence.
I'm a kashmiri and I know that i want to be independent...we all want that...we don't want to be brutally occupied by India...we just want independence and nothing else...we are fighting for our rights and our freedom
Kay Kay Menon is one of the most underrated ND finest actors here in Bollywood..,
Btw that word "chutzpah" is intentional coz theres a curse word similar to that word which is quite common and anyone can relate to.
Also it mocks the AFSPA the armed forces act which is forced upon the state
What's afspa?
@@riswanarahim4347 Indian militants in j&k
People hate them
Finally after such a long time I've seen some real art appreciators appreciating the art the way it should be and also giving such detailed review that freaking 22 min seems like an art itself cause :
You got :
Craziness
Emotions
Critique
Comedy
And lots of love for the art...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Respect to Sir Rick and Sir Korbin from this side 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love that Rick got that it's deliberately set in Kashmir. Even a lot of Indian critics didn't get that.
Rick Segall, you are a treasure. ♥️
Devika K 😘
@@ricksegallactor he says "chootzpah" instead of "xootzpah" on purpose. It's a play on two words, one is the Hindi word "chutiyapa" which means stupidity and AFSPA (the law that Kashmiris find draconian).
Just FYI Shahid Kapoor comes from a very strong theater background himself, his parents Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem are well known theater actors. Also FYI Shahid Kapoor waived his fees for Haider! Cheers! guys love your reactions 👍🙏
@- king- not waiting his feet but waived his fees.
Vishal Bharadwaj .. did a trilogy actually
Omkara - Othello
Maqbool - Macbeth
Haider - Hamlet
Please watch the other two as well..
Vishal has also adapted Ruskin Bond's short stories like blue umbrella...
And Suzanne' seven husband - 7 khun maaf ( staring Priyanka Chopra)
Both movies are equally brilliant...
Fun fact Vishal has also composed title track for Mowgli - the Hindi version of the movie 😃
also check out omkara (official adaptation of othello ) and maqbool (macbeth) both directed by vishal bharadwaj .. Film haider won 5 national awards ❤️🙌
Agree to the above comment. I was about to say the same thing
The Bharadwaj-Shakespeare trilogy: Omkara, Maqbool, Haider.
You must see the other two as well.
I love Rick's enthusiasm when he starts talking about films/plays he loves ^_^
Haider was my favourite 2014 film along with *Highway* , you made me want to rewatch it!!
Hopefully you can react to *Omkara* the Othello adaptation by Bhardwaj and also to *Ishiqya* one of my favourite films, co-written by him with the director Abhishek Chaubey (who did Udta Punjab and recently *Sonchiriya* which you didn't react to yet). You should also react to *Kaminey* with Shahid and Priyanka, another good film by Bhardwaj!
By the way, Sanjay Leela Bhansali also did the music in some of his films :-)
Aria Isara - I LOVE HIGHWAY....great, moving movie.
@@garimaheath Well that opinion is shared by many, truly one of the movies of that year. It's sad that many of the audiences misinterpret it to be involving a manifestation of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.
Prayank Lalan - I can see why everyone thinks it’s about Stockholm Syndrome and the kidnappée falls for the kidnapper. But it really isn’t. She feels safest with him because she for the first time in her life truly feels protected. And she had her entire family’s behavior to contrast that feeling with. Anyway. No spoilers. But it’s a great movie. And Randeep Hooda’s interpretation of the anger someone who has lived his life feels, the deep sense of betrayal, heartbreak, injustice.... is felt by someone who is very decent and loving ...
@@garimaheath Exactly! You and me seem to be on the same page with regards to our views on the subject but for the benefit of anyone else going through this thread, Stockholm Syndrome is when the victim puts a positive spin on the atrocities inflicted by the kidnapper. They do so as to create a defence mechanism in a hopeless situation to counter the hopelessness and grief. So, the kidnapper still continues to be horrible to the subject but the victim's perception of the acts shifts. If I say anything further, I'll stray into spoiler territory so I'll restrain myself but yeah, IMO there's no depiction of the Stockholm Syndrome in the movie.
But yeah it's a fairly understandable mistake to make as a viewer. I invite a discussion on the subject if one feels I'm wrong but not if you are one of the pretentious gang who needs to educate the plebs about how 'Highway' was all about the Stockholm Syndrome. You, yeah you, YOU CAN F*CK RIGHT OFF!
Prayank Lalan - well I am not angry... I haven’t run into that pretentious gang. And if I did, it doesn’t bother me. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. It , in no way , diminishes my admiration, enjoyment, empathy for the characters in this movie. It still is sublime and pure and honest. One of the best movies I have seen in a while.
The greatness of it is an amalgamation of all the actors and where the director Imtiaz Ali was in his journey... great work.
KK Menon is also a great actor...its good to see he got recognized. Please watch Masan...Vicky Kaushal is in it...its an amazing movie...!
Soumita Ghatak yes watch MASAN!
Hey Rick is really getting emotional.... Really admire his passion for Shakespeare plays and especially hamlet.... Love and respect for u guys.... 😇 please if possible... React to satyajit ray films....
U are in for a treat, with Maqbool adaptation of Macbeth where Pankaj Kapoor (father of Shahid Kapoor) playing Duncan I of Scotland and also starring Irfan and tabu.
Pankaj Kapur is considered to be an institution of acting/ theatres/ parallel cinema, here in India there are works from him which need to be seen of u really like acting and movies.
Keep doing the good job and be ready to be blown.
Try and find a movie by Pankaj Kapoor titled "Ek Doctor Ki Maut"
The consonant 'D' is pronounced as the word 'the' so HAIDER is pronounced as HAI- the-R.
Its urdu word you can't use their english formula.. Its simply haidar
Bueok cooks_on_storm Shes explaining the correct pronounciation my guy not the speeling and origin.
@@ishratfayaz Haider is Farsi if I am not wrong
@@suhridguha2560 no you are not wrong
@@suhridguha2560 Urdu has a lot of Persian loanwords, so that makes sense.
Your movie reviews are next level... So detailed and you pick up the little naunces despite not speaking the language.. Subtitles help but somewhere get lost in translation
As well analysed and in-depth that was, I wish you guys would delve deeper because I'm loving listening to the discussion here, as a fellow Shakespeare fan, please, pretty please, I hope you do a podcast about this one day, have a feeling Rick has plenty more to say. Hope you guys do that!
Yes exactly
you guys making me emotional, I wasn't even aware about shakespere and his plays when I saw this film. But you guys are making me feel like I missed the whole point of the film. thank you so much for making me wiser.
Loved your review really!!! And yes!! Omkara (Othelo) and Maqbool(MacBeth) are by the same director!! They are pretty old.. but the Im sure you guys would love it
Enjoyed this review so much!!!!
And I freakin' LOVED how passionate Rick became while talking about this movie. This is why we love you guys.... you guys are SO genuine, your reactions are so sincere and real, that no other reaction channel even comes close to you guys!! It's a pleasure to watch your videos everyday. You two deserve every bit of admiration you get from us.
LOVE from Canada (from an Indian living in Canada)
Thanks Rick for explaining Hamlet better than my English teacher!! You are the best
Shanoya Vashi 😁😘
Of all reviews of Hamlet that I have seen till today, yours' seems to be the most perfect. I really respect Rick's love for theatre and Shakespeare. Very few people have that passion. Thanks Korbin for your honest review. Loads of love and respect for you guys from India.❤❤
prajnaa ananyaa 😊😘
Finally someone appreciated the brilliance of Irfan's character! Roohdar comes from 'Rooh' which loosely translates to 'soul' and when I heard the name while watching I was mesmerised!! 🖤
rick I am in love with your review and your explanation about how freaking great this masterpiece is ❤️🙌🙌🙌 respect !! and love 💯
Loved the passion you guys showed (Rick especially) in reviewing this movie. I had watched this movie and loved it but had not read Hamlet... Now I know a lot more :)
Chutzpah was pronounced that way because 'chutiya' 'chut' etc. are cuss words in the hindi language so it was a slight play on words right there. I hope you see this.
I Wanted to say the same thing!! 😂😂😂
I think that may be the only Hindi-Yiddish pun I've ever heard
Chutzpah is a word in itself. Nothing to do with chutiya.
@@prakharprabhat585 please look up what 'play on words' means
Your reviews are a realization for the general mass of India as to how underappreciated their own work of art is. Thank you instilling the feeling of pride. Your reviews are not only motivating they are extremely educational as well. Keep up the great work! It leaves us hungry for more.🙏
Well said @Karishma Tiberwala. Totally agree with you.
For us in India, this movie was a masterpiece. And I am so glad that Rick used the same word to describe it. I am so proud of our cinema and actors like Shahid and directors like Vishal Bhardwaj.. It just proves that if harnessed properly, there is unbelievable talent we have to offer. I am so so glad you guys did a review on this.. I have probably shared this to half of my contact list already.. 😊 love you both..
Wow......never thought I would cry on a review. Thank you guys for the awesome review and your admiration for good movies. I feel very happy and proud of our films.
Bitupan Borah You should be proud. 🙏🏼❤️
MAQBOOL PLEASE!!! Pankaj Kapur, Irfan Khan and Tabu kill it in every scene they are in... the angst is palpable!!!
That was the most in-depth and knowledgeable review of this movie. Although it’s one of my favorite movies, I am starting to appreciate it more now. You should definitely check out Omkara and Maqbool.
Sumana61440 😊
Guys this was your best reaction ever. So informative. Thank you for what you’re doing ❤️
Monika Jain Truly our pleasure 🙏🏼
I watched the 4-5 hour version with kenneth as the lead from the 90s after watching haider because i just wanted to know the actual play in a way that i could understand. I understood it all but i still couldn't shake the feeling that haider, an india movie that mot many people actually know about outside of Pakistan and india, is the best adaptation of a Shakespearean play ever made. But the brilliance of this film is that while it succeedes so hard in the adaptation of Shakespeare in a contemporary setting, it also manages to stay true to what it was trying to accomplish. It used Shakespeare as a means to comment on kashmir. I think that's just fantastic. The situation of Kashmir is the most closest to home to us Pakistanis and indians and seeing an indian director (i am Pakistani) portray the tragedy of Kashmir in the most honest way possible was the most heart warming and heartbreaking thing possible. Everything he was commenting on from how the rebels are treated, how people are mostly concerned with entertainment which was brilliantly portrayed by putting captors in the shadow of a projector, and the two characters you didn't like (which was the director commenting on the influence of mainstream media in people's minds by the way. That's why they are over the top. They were supposed to comment on the over the top drama of Bollywood), i could relate to it all. I have never felt this way about Shakespeare before. Ever. I always felt Shakespeare was something i would never be able to understand due to his use of language but this film made me believe otherwise.
Rick taking a deep breath before starting was the cardio for this review 😂😅. Thoroughly enjoyed the review. Thank you so much for keeping the request of your stupid bebbies. 😘
I like your playlist "purple" .
Hii
Love how genuine Rick got during the review. Korbin just sat back and listened and made sure he drove the review to the end smoothly
They pronounce Chutzpah (without C silent) as that in film cause Chut is a slang word in Hindi (pronounced with C in loud) and also has its multiple derivatives like Chutiyapa. The characters were having a laugh at the joke, i.e. their similar spell in word but entirety different meaning language wise...
Rick I absolutely love how passionate you are while talking about theatre and movies. I'm in awe of you and it's such a privilege hearing your profound thoughts on our movies. Keep doing what both of you guys do. We love yall!
Shahid won best actor for Haider. He will be super happy to see this reaction. Hope he sees it.
Great Analysis.... I love it. I did my BA and Master in English literature and we did study Shakespeare works. I love the way you understand Shakespeare and break down each scene of the film in detail analysis.
The two stupid characters in Haider were intentionally portrayed to be stupid and were inspired from a Salman Khan movie "Hum Aapke Hain koun".
Vishal bhardwaj himself stated this in an interview as he wanted to show the impact of Bollywood on the people .
Salman Khan has a huge fan following in Kashmir and those characters symbolises the impact movie had on them. Although it was a secondary nature and primarily being the two witch
Omg! Yasss...Lin ❤ I actually thought of Vishal Bharadwaj when I first listened to the Hamilton album when it came out. I was like..."This man is a genius and if something similar was to be made in India....it would definitely be Vishal". #ham4ever ❤ Glad you guys saw the movie. Vishal is one of the best and underrated directors. And your review is amazing. That's what I love about this channel. You always give honest opinions and genuine reactions.
Watch "Kaminey" it's shahid kapoors one of the best performance .
What an awesome review guys 👍👍😊 Rick, I respect your passion and your knowledge, esp of Shakespeare's work, and your domain expertise about the motion picture arts, you breathe so much of your passion and knowledge that, we the viewers, are more richer after watching all your review videos...
Saying I loved your reaction isn't enough. Makes me proud and humble at the same time. Proud that we could offer you this masterpiece and humble because you were able to show me some aspects of the film that I had not appreciated enough. Thanks again.
Anindita Banerjee Truly our pleasure 🙏🏼❤️
I would love to listen to your extended review of this movie because I do know that you have much more to say! Feels so good to find people who can appreciate the genius of Mr. Bharadwaj, especially in his Shakespearean trilogy. Great job! 😊💫
This is one of my fave film and I'm so glad you saw it! Shahid Kapoor won the best actor award for this film 👍
YESSSSS - been waiting for this movie review. Delicious!! It was so satisfying to hear both of your reactions, I felt like I was watching it again. Hamlet gave me so much grief in high school because I legit couldn't finish a giant 22page analysis on him (the character) in time for my deadline (had to get an extension) because I kept going in circles and struggled to grasp it.
Also, yes, Vishal Bharadwaj is a genius. He is so underrated.
Thank God we did Merchant of Venice in high school and it was a breeze but then i had to do Hamlet in College for my Honors and i have cried tears of Frustration going around in circles so i get what you mean.
It was intentionally pronounced as chutzpah because in hindi chut means c**t.
Rick. I appreciate your passion man! Lots of love for you.
Came back here after Korbin Singh's amazing recreation of the Haider monologue!
@Rick I'm so happy that Haider has touched you deeply knowing how emotionally connected you're with Hamlet. It's my best film of this decade... A masterpiece in every level.
Please watch Omkara (Othello) and Maqbool (Macbeth) from the same director. No other film maker in India understands Shakespeare better than him.
Glad you watched the best of the trilogy. Now complete it by watching Maqbool (Macbeth) and Omkara (Othello) as well - all by the same director.
Just proves that brilliance transcends all cultural and language barriers. Happy to see you guys enjoy the magnificence of Indian cinema.
Kashmir is to Vishal Bharadwaj what UP Bihar is to Prakash Jha. Their comfort and empathy lies deeply embedded in the world they create.
Phenomenal performance of Pankaj Kapoor(Shahid Kapoor's father) in Maqbool(adaptation of Macbeth by Vishal Bharadwaj) is by far one of the best acting performances in Bollywood
My god!! I too have to watch this film again... And I must read Hamlet.
Idk why but i keep coming back to this video several times. Reminds me of why i like this channel more than others
If you liked Haider, then you must definitely watch MAQBOOL (adaption of Macbeth) from same director! It has stalwart actors like Irffan Khan, Tabu and Pankaj Kapoor in it. The movie is simply mind blowing. You could drop Omkara (Othello adaption)- actors don't have same range of versatility and it ended becoming more of 'masala' movie as per my opinion. But Maqbool is just awesome and must watch.
What an awesome review guys, I love movies but don’t always understand the nuances of movie making. This review was such a revelation that I will go back and watch the movie again and I was waiting for Rick’s review with bated breath, knowing how much he loves Shakespeare and Hamlet. I love Vishal Bhardwaj movies so it was so wonderful to see Korbin and especially Rick appreciate it. I thought you guys may find flaws in it and was pleasantly surprised at such a positive review.
Of course Rick can talk years about Hemlet 😄 Best review of this movie so far👍
I watched this video the 3rd time. I liked this intro animation the best, such a calming sound with a boom
K.K. Menon is a great actor and you need to take a note of him
I kind of wish I could have watched this WITH Rick as he was watching it and watch my own emotions play out in him. I am as obsessed with Hamlet as he is and I was as proud (as an Indian) and blown away by this adaptation (as a theater geek), and I am constantly amazed at how Rick keeps being able to cut straight to the core of all the brilliance of the good Bollywood movies, DESPITE the language barrier.
18:50 that's a great point to be noted and I'm sure that's what the director intended as well bcos the conflict in Kashmir which is the backdrop of the movie was instigated and evolved as a result of nut case British actions like the partition and the resulting instrument of accession . And so he's implying that such actions could only come out of the insane asylum that 20th century England was !
I liked Haider more than peers. I felt somewhat you felt in terms of precision of screenplay. Good to see uh to be there with me.
The director Vishal Bharadwaj is basically inspired by polish director krzysztof kieslowski in general and gives a poetic touch to all of his movies.
Rick was so emotional during his review that he almost made me cry 😞😞
@ricksegall I just love the passion that you possess for your craft there is honesty there and that's what is inspiring and separates you from the other reviewers.
Lol I love that you loved this film so much. The only thing is that Korbin didn't pronounce Shahid Kapoor correctly, but hey we've got a couple more amazing films from him that you'll eventually watch to get it right lol
I'm so happy you loved this movie as much as you did. It's the only movie till date that I watched five times in the theater. Just couldn't get enough of it. You mentioned everything. Something that really moved me too was the sighing presence of Kashmir and her grief. Also Vishal Bharadwaj's comment on the unreal and disconnected cinema of the time (the song video playing in the background while Haider and Arshi look for his father). The naming of the two Salmans is also pure genius in what it says about their identity or the lack of it.
Shahid has been one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood for sometime now.
At times I feel he shouldn't have done a character like Rawal Ratan Singh in Padmavat. I mean I know it turned out to be a huge hit. Still I just wish the character had been better backed by writer / director. It's almost a waste to have an actor of Shahid Kapoor's calibre and then not use him to anywhere close to his potential. Anyways, he just keeps getting better with every film.
Fantastic review! Thanks
I was getting emotional honesty watching Rick talking the whole review 😅
I m so happy. Thank you so so much. He is one of the very best that we have. But somehow he gets underrated all the time. Thank you for this review. 😇
Didn't get a notification but luckily I was on insta and saw Rick's post that the review was here 3 minutes after he posted it so I came straight here
Sanya Tanwir 😊👍🏼
This is one of the best review of Haider I have seen so far ..it is one of my favorite bollywood movie of all times and Rick you are freaking genius !!
I'm so glad you watched a golden movie. Shahid kapoor is a very dedicated method actor, having some really good acting genes, with parents also being theater stalwarts in their time.
Man, I enjoy so much watching someone gushing about the things they know and like up to the point of getting choked up by the beauty of the things they love! Rick, you speak my language here! Thank you!
Daria Zhuleva 😘
You two guys really know a lot about movies, and I love listening to you. It might not seem so in this review, since the movie was a masterpiece, but I am glad that you don't hesitate while criticizing anything you don't like. Thank you, and keep on these authentic reactions
anchored1 always 😘
Loved your reaction!! Not only I am happy that you are enjoying our art, I am also learning so many new things, new perspectives from you guys. Love you guys. Stay stupid! ❤️❤️
Loved the review.... Kk Menon is a great actor on par with Irfan Khan.... Btw chutipass was intentional
I was looking forward to this review for long. When you started it, I sort of, started feeling nervous coz it was beginning to sound like you did not like it. Loved your analysis. This movie is truly a gem.
Hahaha the day begins ...with ur reactions ....n here comes one more ....😍😍😍😘😘
Rick is my soul animal. The honour i felt when directing and writing hamlet for my school play, Haider was my guiding force
Watch "Corporate" and "Life in a metro" for KK.
I am a big fan of Shahid. Every time I saw him in an interview I just knew he wasn't simply a handsome actor. He was naughty and could be crazy.. He just proved me right!
"Macbeth" was made into "Maqbool", starring Irrfan Khan and Tabu
"Othello" was made into "Omkara".
"Haider" completes the trilogy by the same director, Vishal Bhardwaj
I felt Omkara was closer to Shakespeare than the other too. You should watch it.
P.S. "Ram-Leela" by Sanjay Leela Bansali is his take on Romeo and Juliet.
Guys watch "Omkara" based on "Othello" and "Maqbool" based on "Macbeth" by the same director . Both the movies are masterpiece
Yes. It's Macbeth. By the same director. Also staring Pankaj Kapoor ( father of shahid)
Tabu and Irfan Khan are also in that movie .
Love LOVE this review!!! Thank you for reminding us of the nuances of the story .
I saw this movie when it was first released and your review makes me want to rewatch now.
Savita .Sriram 😊😘
The problem is that bollywood hasn't sent out so many of it's brilliant films for an oscar nomination or a foreign film festival whereas it's winning endless awards here in India and then the foreign audience doesn't get to experience it.
@@humamumtaz2719 somebody has to start. Some Indian movies have gotten an oscar. No harm in trying.
Can we have a few videos where Rick talks about his theatre experience? I would personally love to see his take on some of the popular works here as well. It's great how a former student and teacher pair is working together like this now. Goes to show how great you lot are about setting an example for a lot of people out there, teachers' can be friends with their students after graduation. Great review guys! Cheers!
Please watch " Shaurya" movie...it has the same actor KK menon with one of his best ever performance and review it.....its mind blowing please...
WOW! Now that's some real passion Rick!😱💗🙏
Shaggy Bombay 😊😘
Good Movie. Great Review. Haven't seen the full review but I know.
Maqbool (An adaptation of Macbeth) and Omkara (Adaptation of Othello) were both well received by the critics. Omkara in particular garnered some interest west of India. Must watch! Absolute masterpieces by Vishal Bhardwaj.
WOW! Such a brilliant review from Rick! I wish, Vishal Bhardwaj would watch this review.
Your reactions are absolutely spot on 👍
Who wants to see korbin's wife too in reaction videos?? Hit like
Thank you so much for this great analysis against original Hamlet