I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
View MoreThe tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
View MoreStory: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Blistering performances.
The best movie, I have ever seen, which has been created on Indian Judiciary and its today's conditions. Really, According to me, the title of the movie "We Believe in-JUSTICE" is appropriate in the context of its theme. All the casting crew had done a wonderful job and had been succeeded in their mission to show about Judicial topic to Public.
View MoreJolly LLB is the typical story of a man torn between what is right and what is more gainful to him. And since he is the lead character, we can be sure of the choice he makes.The thing that struck me after watching the film was how a fantastic actor like Arshad Warsi has been so underutilized in this industry, despite his sheer brilliance in acting as well as dance. This is obviously the outcome of an industry obsessed with stars and star-children rather than performers, and good looking models rather than expressive actors. I was immediately reminded of Circuit, his comic yet very sensitive character in the Munnabhai series. He managed to get the same love from me with this character as well. Boman Irani is good as the crude and power-hungry lawyer, while Amrita Rao and most others are simply wasted.I liked the movie for it did not cross its boundaries into becoming over ambitious or overly moralistic. Arshad's struggle was relatable too. The problem though, was the extreme predictability and lack of complexity of the plot. Though I love simple tales, this one could have done with more detailing being a courtroom drama. The screenplay is not very interesting either.All in all, this movie is one with a noble heart, and deserves to be applauded for it. A refreshing break from starry tales.
View MoreI normally never watch unknown film on a Saturday but this one caught my attention and managed to make me watch the full thing !! I simply loved the direction and the performances. Though it was not a great story to begin with but the performances of Boman Irani and Saurabh Shukla makes it a worthwhile experience. I have a renewed respect for Saurabh Shukla. Boman is as usual clean as water - he is a born actor. Arshad was also convincing. Kudos to the director for pulling of a decent movie with some excellent direction !! The state of Indian judicial system is in full display. Amrita Rao had a small role but she was good. The other character actors were too good and refined in their performance. The only thing that seemed out of place was the songs - could have been avoided.
View MoreJOLLY LLB works for yet another reason: It's a fascinating account of an underdog who locks horns with a much-senior, much-powerful and much- influential lawyer and emerges triumphant, after facing a lot of hardships. This slice of life film celebrates the spirit of the aam aadmi so admirably and capably that in his triumph lies your triumph! A satire on the judicial system, the film boasts of powerful courtroom sequences reminds you of NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, at times, but, most importantly, it has several poignant moments that you carry home after the screening has concluded. On the whole, JOLLY LLB is a power-packed courtroom drama. But, most importantly, it celebrates the spirit of the common man seeking justice and impartiality most effectively. Just don't miss this jolly good film!
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