Wakeup Sid Blu-ray Disc

I had been hesitant to watch Indian movies with Ranbir Kapoor because I thought hewould get parts because of his family connections. I was wonderfully surprised to see he could actually act and dance!! The story could have been from Ranbir's own life for the character comes from a wealthy family with servants to do everything. I loved watching the spoiled Sid (Ranbir's role) grow to be a responsible adult. Little things like frying an egg were huge achievements as he learned to do things himself! The romance was also refreshing as there was not the sex and immoral theme in so many Hollywood films! I thoroughly enjoyed the movie!

The titular 'Sid' (Ranbir Kapoor) is easy to dislike in the beginning of this film - so much so it was actually difficult to watch for the first half-hour. He's entitled, lazy, messy, blames his problems on everyone else, and sulks a lot. When his wealthy father kicks him out for 1) failing his college exams and b) being a weapons-grade ingrate, he turns to his upwardly mobile, independent, mature female friend Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma) for somewhere to stay. Essentially the film revolves around Sid 'waking up' and finding a direction in life, and his changing relationship with Aisha, who begins to find his newfound sense of purpose surprisingly difficult to accept. The two leads, Kapoor and Sharma, have great chemistry and inhabit their roles well. (I wonder if Kapoor could identify with this role somewhat due to his family pedigree in the film industry). Of course, the plot is entirely predictable, but that doesn't detract from the enjoyment too much. It's well shot, does a fairly good job of being a postcard for Mumbai, and the soundtrack is serviceable enough.

There are a lot of Bollywood movies that I would NEVER recommend to my American friends. Even I find them embarrassing! This is a very different movie. There are no garish dances and no unnecessary waterworks. The story is believable, and because the characters work in a local magazine, you get a glimpse of Mumbai life. Both Ranbir and Konkona have done a great job of acting.

Great story about how a friendship can help a spoiled young man turn to a real man. My favorite part is the happy he was when he learn cook a egg. Honestly I love the movie, its different and fresh. The music is good. Kappor performance is so charming and enchanted I became and instant fan.

It's a hit or miss with bollywood films. This was a hit! I love Ranbir in anything. His emotions always come through which make you root for him to overcome whatever obstacle or gain whatever he is trying to reach.

The movie was ok. It's not great or anything. The plot took a little too long to get going. Once it started, it just wasn't that interesting. The ended was just blah. There was no hook.

Good Movie. One time watch movie.

A flop of first magnitude. Some fine lyrics by the venerable atheist Javed Akhtar. The story line is a rehash of so many other forgettable Bollywood movies that you are better off NOT watching this one. Use your time on earth wisely!