New York(Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema / Hindi Film) (2009)

a great movie. taut direction, well made action sequences, good songs (especially the slow number tuune jo na kahaa). It doesn't take any sides (US Government or aggrieved muslims). both john abraham and neil nitin mukesh play their roles exceedingly well. the movie has some scenes of torture at gitmo, and violence, but none of the usual bollywood silliness like hero bashing the bad guys, rescuing his lady love, endless songs etc.

This is a good quality first Blu Ray from Yash Raj. Image and sound quality are up to snuff. As it should be with brand new films that had a digital intermediate which is the source for this BD. 2 negative points are present nonetheless:

Yash Raj logo superimposed for some seconds at the start of songs. Unnecessary and annoying. Logos don't belong on Blu Rays!

No subtitles for supplements so some Hindi sections are incomprehensible if you don't speak Hindi

A good first effort worth a purchase if you like the film.

Buy New York(Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema / Hindi Film) (2009) Now

Fantastic cast, uniquely expert handling of terrorism this one's a winner. As the other reviews have noted, all three leads are flat-out fantastic. While John Abraham has garnered the most praise, Neil Nitin Mukesh is just right as the hapless pawn in an FBI operation launched in the aftermath 9/11 to track a sleeper cell. As truths are revealed, and the noose tightens, you can sense his character gasping for air reminiscent of Henry Fonda coming apart in Hitchcock's under-seen "The Wrong Man." All the characters in the movie, civilian and law enforcement alike, are wrong "men" at the wrong time. Structurally, "New York" is obvious and Abraham's flashback sequence threatens to fall apart more than once. Someone like Scorcese would have filmed the whole gripping story head in sequence, making us feel the layers of despair and betrayal chipping away at the promise of American dreams. Regardless, "New York" is powerful Bollywood with the courage of its human and laudably humane convictions.

Read Best Reviews of New York(Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema / Hindi Film) (2009) Here

Some may be offended by a film that has you feeling sorry for a man like Samir. However this film is about more than just friends caught up in 911. I find the director and writers did a satisfactory job of showing the perspective of an Indian in this 'war on terror' versus an Arab. This film is about three characters from India who find themselves at a univeristy in New York. They become friends and find some popularity. Two of them, Samir and Maya would end up married. But after 9/11 one of them; Sam, becomes involved in an investigation surrouding terrorism. He is detained, questioned and held for about 6 months. The waterboarding scenes show you how the US got answers from Sam. Upon his release, Sam is distant and tortured by what he went through. His old school friend Omar visits him to find Sam to be a changed man. What happens is that the FBI uses Omar spy on Sam. Why? Sam is suspected of plotting terror activity. Omar of course feels quite ashamed at what he is doing behind his friend's back. At this point the audience cannot decide whether Sam is innocent or is indeed seeking revenge for what was done to him. Sam's wife Maya is seen as someone with questionable ties (involving herself with detainees after 911). During the film I admired the relationship between the three. I thought this film would be about harassment the three would get from the public...boy was I wrong.

I will not reveal who Samir was or what happens to him, but will say the film had the right amount of suspense for a 2 1/2 hour viewing. Of course the was dramatic. I give a thumbs up to the flow and directing in the film. One is able to follow each chapter even though flashes of information is given at times. I couldn't stop watching.

N.B Facts about US detainees were given at the end of the film regarding that the methods used on detainees failed to lead to the arrest of about 1000 men.

Want New York(Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema / Hindi Film) (2009) Discount?

John abrahams best in my opinion.

The emotional depth to that character deserves major props, and the supporting actors equally deserve accolades.

Yashraj produces hits!

So if you like suspense , and a story that moved in this is the 1 for you . go on go to New York . the world in a city