Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep share 5 Oscars between them and two of those came in Kramer Vs. Kramer where they were paired against each other. Based on plot of estranged couple fighting for child’s custody, Kramer Vs. Kramer was, surprisingly, unbiased and ended on a positive note. It spoke about motherhood, fatherhood, choices in career and priorities of an individual. After about sixteen years, in India Akele Hum Akele Tum was released with Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala doing a Hoffman and Streep.
Keeping in mind Bollywood ethos, Akele Hum Akele Tum was a decent watch. Music was hit and movie did fair business. Lead couple’s performance was appreciated. Just like the acclaimed original, the lady of the house leave son with father and pursues a career. Not quite adept at household chores, father tries to strike a balance between career and fatherhood. He fails miserably on career front but at no point gives up on his child. Successful, lady returns in their life and claim her right on child. They decide to fight it out in court. Mother is successful, father is trying to catch up on his career without much success. Decision is easy for court but that decision is the most difficult thing for the parents. Lot of love is still there, how can they let the child suffer?
While KVK is very subtle movie and not much histrionics are on display. Being a musical to some extent, AHAT is loud and extremely dramatic. Some typical Bollywood of ‘90s flavor is also there. It can be a little turn-off if you have seen the original. Having said that AHAT was well made. Though definitely not in league of its esteemed original, it’s still a benchmark for remakes.
Written By: Sujoy
Keeping in mind Bollywood ethos, Akele Hum Akele Tum was a decent watch. Music was hit and movie did fair business. Lead couple’s performance was appreciated. Just like the acclaimed original, the lady of the house leave son with father and pursues a career. Not quite adept at household chores, father tries to strike a balance between career and fatherhood. He fails miserably on career front but at no point gives up on his child. Successful, lady returns in their life and claim her right on child. They decide to fight it out in court. Mother is successful, father is trying to catch up on his career without much success. Decision is easy for court but that decision is the most difficult thing for the parents. Lot of love is still there, how can they let the child suffer?
While KVK is very subtle movie and not much histrionics are on display. Being a musical to some extent, AHAT is loud and extremely dramatic. Some typical Bollywood of ‘90s flavor is also there. It can be a little turn-off if you have seen the original. Having said that AHAT was well made. Though definitely not in league of its esteemed original, it’s still a benchmark for remakes.
Written By: Sujoy
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