The 1 AM Movie Review: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

I got this movie for Christmas from my sweet husband who just looked for SRK's name in the stars list and went for it. I knew that the movie had done really, really badly at the box office, but I really like the SRK/Juhi jodi situation; plus, that movie was right around the time where SRK basically reached peak hotness for me (2000-2004 hair is THE BEST), so I went for it.

It must show my "way-too-American-and-15-years-too-late-out-of-touch"iness, but I sorta dug this movie.

SRK and Juhi Chawla play "Anderson Cooper meets TMZ" style reporters who begin as no holds barred rivals then join forces to reveal some true news. Of course, because it's required filmi, the two fall in love in the process. And did I mention that they successfully stage a massive populist rebellion against a corrupt relationship between politicians and the media? All while staying gorgeous throughout...except when SRK ends up with his sexy face beaten, just a bit (not too much, now - can't have any swelling). Because, really - how can he have his dramatic ending without a bloody cheek? I mean, you've SEEN DDLJ, right?

But seriously. The item numbers were high energy, sexy, silly fun. Juhi is looking pretty damn adorable throughout this film, and her dancing is clean and strong. The song "I'm the Best" is seriously addictive, and SRK as Elvis? That's a perfect fit. The story line was OTT but still engaging, and the movie was both funny and serious in the right places. I especially love the cat. Just watch - you'll see..."I LOVE cats."


Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing some more of this kind of film from SRK. Although, in the wake of JTHJ and with Chennai Express on the way, I don't suppose I'll hold my breath...