I really don't get the hype.

Brilliant and touching

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Every scene, every dialogue is so powerful. This is by far the BEST movie Bollywood has ever made. Just brilliant. The music is magical. A R Rehman has composed and directed some great songs but Man Mohana in this movie is at another level. Beautifully sung. I never write reviews on IMDb but this movie is so good, it deserves a 10 star review. I just bought a DVD of it on eBay so that I can watch it again and again on my 50 inch screen! The bigger the screen, the better the movie experience will be for this movie. It is magnanimous in every respect. Kudos to Hrithik, Aishwarya and Ashutosh Gowariker. This will remain etched in the memories of Indian audiences forever. Thank you so much for giving such a great cinematic gift.

The movie is based on the time during the mughal dynasty. Jallaludin Mohammed Akbar is one of the most powerful rulers. He was crowned at a very young age. Years later he married a Rajput princess Jodhaa (Aiswarya Rai) who happens to be in a different religion. They try to be good and comfortable with each other that's when more problems arise from the enemies.Jodhaa Akbar has a good storyline but has unnecessary dragging. The movie lasts for about three and half hours in that manner. And it was completely unnecessary. Like Hrithik Roshan takes about five minutes to go from one room to another. And during the wedding scene Aiswarya Rai is sitting there and the camera pans in taking about five minutes. Only in the second half the film becomes more lively.Songs are excellent like jashn e bahara, khwaja mere khwaja.They had that touch of the old days including the lyrics. A.R Rahman did well in both song's music direction as well as the background score. The performance were very good from all the actors. Overall Jodhaa Akbar is a good movie. It is not an entertainer. Fans of Hrithik Roshan and Aiswarya Rai will like this film. 8/10

who would have thought Bollywood could sustain your interest for over 3 hours! But Ashutosh Gowariker has put together a killer screenplay. Some songs are slow (notably the 6th/last song is trite) but music man AR Rahman is FANTASTIC. The costumes are ON THE MARK. Not chintzy, this is what was historically worn. The battle of Panipat, where the movie opens is actually either CGI or some set. Panipat in Haryana, India is flat and green, NOT DESSERT. Also, let me state that Hrithik Roshan is the ONLY guy in bollywood who could pull off the lead role of Akbar with class. People forget the Mughals WERE FOREIGNERS. All the issues raised are still pertinent today! Church v. State Fun movie. India's "gone with the wind".

We first saw this film in the cinema and were duly impressed by its sweep and splendour: the colours and action sequences were very impressive. However, watching it at home on DVD the languorous nature of the director's handling of his subject became (unfortunately) more and more apparent. Above all, though, what disappointed me greatly was the extremely poor nature of the music by A R Rhaman composed for this film. Compared to the great (and late) Naushad, this aspect of the film fell completely and totally flat when watching the DVD. Music-wise, then, this film comes nowhere the great classic music provided by Naushad for, for example, "Mughal-E-Azam" (one of the truly greats), "Umrao Jaan", and others.