![]() ![]() In fact, you wonder (and hope and pray) that it won't end with the two deaths caused by a misunderstanding as in "Romeo and Juliet." No such luck but that particular scene is one of the most bizarre murder-suicides imaginable. Be it the blood feud between the families the jealousy within the families the festival celebrations and, last but not least, the volcanic relationship between Ram and Leela, there's no let up in the action. But the rest of the time it's non-stop drama: gunfire (and occasional murder), arguing, wooing, and celebrating. The few times when Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone) aren't in each other's company, the story's energy level descends into melodrama. Guns brandished like phalluses (and vice versa) show the close connection between love and war.īrimming with saber-rattling and cock-strutting, the film begins and ends with passion. Whether it's the shimmering visuals or the electric performances, this Bollywood version of 'Romeo and Juliet' meets 'The Godfather' generates passion. Like the warring families, you can't be indifferent: you're either on Team Ram or Team Leela. Throw in some elaborate costumes and dance numbers and, oh yeah, English subtitles (it's in Hindi) and you have the glamorous, electric, and tragic 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela' ('Ram-Leela'). ![]() Whether it's the shimmering visuals or the electric performances, this Bollywood version of "Romeo and Juliet" meets "The Godfather" generates passion and rage which, in this case, are two sides of the same coin. ![]()
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