How many of us understand poetry, classical music, ghazals, opera or a broadway musical! If anyone of you likes even a single of these and have the patience to watch a placid poetry in motion, then please do watch Saawariya. The movie is undoubtedly slow paced. But so was Raincoat, Dor and many other amazing movies which didn't get their due. Saawariya is sheer poetry in motion. "Sanjay Leela Bhansali" is a pure artist. When you are watching Saawariya look out for these aspects instead of the flaws and the pace of the movie. 1. Light effects 2. Sets 3. Cinematography 4. Acting - Ranbir and Sonam are newcomers. Still they did a pretty good job. Both look beautiful and the chemistry is really tender and innocent. 5. Screenplay. 6. Last, but obviously not the least - Direction.
I find it ridiculous to compare Om Shanti Om and Saawariya. OSO is a "masala-movie". In it's genre it's probably a great movie. I have not seen it, so can't comment upon it. Would be watching it next weekend.
All in all, watch Saawariya with a sensitive and romantic heart. Don't watch it for the "paisa-wasool" kind of cinema.
