REVIEW: Laal Singh Chaddha – Aamir Khan Failed to Impress Audience Despite His Decent Performance
Laal Singh Chaddha, starring Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, is a remake of the classic 1994 American film Forrest Gump. Directed by Advait Chandan, this movie tells the story of a simpleton’s journey through life as he blunders through some of history’s most meaningful events. Throughout his journey, he meets some colorful characters and falls in love with a beautiful woman.
Laal Singh Chaddha is a film that starts on a promising note but eventually fizzles out due to its disjointed narrative. Aamir Khan gives a decent performance as Laal, and Kareena Kapoor Khan is radiant as Rupa D’Souza. The chemistry between these two characters is undeniable, and they will have you rooting for them from the very first scene.
The supporting cast acts as the backbone of this movie, with a special mention of Mona Singh, who steals every scene she’s in as Laal Singh’s mother. Shahrukh Khan’s cameo appearance as himself in Laal Singh Chaddha will indeed have audiences laughing out loud.
Laal Singh Chaddha is a comedy-drama that tries to tackle some heavy themes but ultimately fails to deliver them. The film’s first half is mainly successful due to the charming chemistry between Khan and Kapoor. However, the second half drags on too long and tests the viewer’s patience. Overall, the charm of Aamir Khan is seen as long-lost in this movie and fails to captivate the interest, unlike its original inspiration. If you have already watched Forest Gump, you will get nothing but disappointment from this movie.
Laal Singh Chaddha is a sweet and innocent tale that highlights the importance of family, friendship, and love. However, don’t set your hopes high with this one, as you may only get them broken in the end.