The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

Lakshya is the rarest of the movies which has a beautiful soul. My BF is in the Navy and whenever Lakshya comes on any Movie Channel he watches it without fail. The first time I saw it with my BF, I was laughing, in tears, excited, bewildered, full of adrenaline all at the same time. No other movie has had that kind of effect on my soul till now. My BF quoted the line from "Pretty Woman" and said, "Either you would be touched by this movie and you will be moved else you won't ever learn to love it" just like Edward said to Vivian about Opera, " people's reaction to opera is very dramatic; they either love it or hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it but it will never become a part of their soul." This movie is literally of that caliber. There are so many instances in the movie that are really heavily emotional and at the same time ignite your adrenaline glands and make you proud too. Some such examples are, Intro party of young Lt Karan by Brig Damle where the Brig tells about the legacy of their regiment; when Lt Karan calls up Romila (who had dumped him on learning that he left the academy) and tells her that he has completed his training and not all decisions can be taken by her; when she sees him in the Army Jeep looking all glorious in his combats and oh the pride in his eyes and the bewilderment in the eyes of Romila; emotionally draining last call of Lt Karan to his dad before his mission...there are way so many moments in the movie that would literally cause you goosebumps. It is a must watch movie for all kinds of people. I just wish more such powerful movies are made in Indian cinema. Armed Forces have always been neglected and are only remembered when there is trouble. These kind of movies inspire normal people and remind them of their real heroes defending the borders of the country. Jai Hind

could there have been a better film???? do not think so..A coming of age film from the stables of a director who has proved yet again his talented direction after dil Chahta hai..Meet Karan the male protagonist who time & again proves his talent & hard work. Still recollect when this movie was reviewed by times of India, it carried a full half a page of his accomplishments in the movie. Truly a rock solid performance,be it his carefree attitude personified of a typical young Delhi brat living on his father's money or his classy act in army uniform or his dance moves,he has lived the character amazingly.. Especially the scenes where he converses with his father & expresses his love for him & one where he is shown venting his emotions without saying anything but just using his facial muscles and clenching his teeth,i mean this is & will remain an act that deserved a national award but our audience & organizers could neither digest the movie nor award his reel act..Commendable is the technical superiority,choreography & the music giving us one of the most inspirational songs ever in *haan yeh rasta hai tera..* Ably complemented by preity zinta & other men in uniform,director has been truly successful in extracting from the ensemble cast.. Only glitch that will remain with me is the lackluster box office collections & no recognition of the act of Hrithik roshan.

Not many movies have been made in India about someone growing up as a person, although every other film is being promoted so. The film, according to the director Farhan Akhtar depicts his own life before he ventured out into film making. This is also his second film as a director, following the cult-hit "Dil Chahta Hain".The film depicts the story of a person, Karan Shergill and how he transitions from being an aimless youth to a mature and confident person. Karan Shergill is a college-going guy who has no aim in life. But when he inadvertently takes up an exam and gets selected for IMA (Indian Military Academy), his life is about to change. He is not aware of the military discipline and ultimately one fine day he runs away from the academy. His parents mock him and his girlfriend scolds him for this decision. What follows is how he corrects his mistake and his ultimate challenge, the Kargil war.The movie does not just depict Karan's change, but also runs a parallel story of his girlfriend Romi, who is a successful and confident woman, but who also has to deal with issues of her own. Ultimately both the stories collide on the war-front. The story moves at a relatively slower pace and the both of halves of the movie are completely opposite. It is extremely tough to tell by looking at the other half that this is the other half of the same movie. But that is what the movie is all about!!!!! Direction-wise, this is the best effort from Farhan Akhtar yet. Many people felt that if it is possible to himself to surpass his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hain. But Farhan Akhtar does a brilliant job does a brilliant job of it. It is really surprising to note that the movie got extremely favourable reviews at the time of its release, but was still not a box-office hit.Acting-wise, Hrithik Roshan excels in his portrayal of Karan Shergill. He has brought out the transition of irresponsible, aimless youth to a determined and focused person extremely effectively. This should definitely be marked as one of the highlights of his career. Preity Zinta carries on her strong character from DCH and is as important to the story as Hrithik Roshan's character is. Boman Irani and Amitabh Bachchan do splendid jobs of their short on screen time. The rest of the supporting cast (specially Sushant Singh) are also fabulous.The technical department has done a wonderful job in bringing out the beautiful but deserted locales of Ladakh and Kargil. The war sequences are brilliantly shot. It is the first time in Indian cinema that a war movie looks like a war movie and not like an action movie. But finally the heroes of the movie are Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar.

After seeing liking Dil Chahta Hai and Don I wanted to see other films by Farhan Akhtar. Lakshya surprised me quite a bit. The coming of age of an aimless young man (Karan played by Hritik Roshan) was shown quite well in this film. His motivation is love, he decides to stop drifting and joins the army, after a false start he does shape up and then realizes he might have lost his love (Romi - Preity Zinta) to someone else in the process. Posted near the Kargil border his bravery and dedication to his country is amply tested. He also encounters Romi as a war journalist. In the end he does reach his Lakshya - his goal, and achieves personal growth in the process.The movie is beautifully shot in locale in Delhi, Dehradun and in Kashmir. The scenery is stunning and some of the war footage is mind blowing. There is a rock climbing episode that will remind the viewer of the Guns of Navarone but is spectacular all the same. Mr. Roshan make a very believable war hero and seems well capable of the heroics he performs. Miss Zinta is good in a not so major role.. The big B is very restrained as Col. Damle and the rest of the cast does their job really well. The music is good except for the first song with Hritik dancing in front of all the mirrors - that is just bad. The story has some inconsistencies - why is she the only journalist at the front line? How did they let her in so close to the fighting? But in the end Lakshya is a serious story about the journey into adulthood, and becoming man enough to shoulder responsibilities that come your way. Watch it - but be warned, it is not a popcorn flick!