Padmaavat

Padmaavat
2018
3.5/5 stars

This film is based on the epic poem "Padmavat" (1540) in which Sultan Alauddin Khilji ( Ranveer Singh) becomes obsessed with the beautiful queen Padmavati (Deepika Padukone) and so goes to war with her husband, Maharawal Ratan Singh (Shahid Kapoor), in order to capture her.

Padmaavat's is a controversial movie which leaves the viewer questioning the message intended. The story drags a bit in places, but picks up in the last third.  Overall the plot is interesting (even to one familiar with "Padmavat"), perhaps not engrossing, but certainly attention-holding.  Ranveer Singh was excellent as the unhinged villain.  Padukone and Kapoor did well individually, but lacked the needed chemistry when together.  The CGI animals were unconvincing, but the armies were believable.  Two of the songs were incongruous, nearly laughably so, but the other music was excellent.  Most of the choreography made for lovely scenes, and the costumes and setting were stunningly beautiful. While Padmaavat is lacking in several areas, it is a visual feast and worth watching for that alone.

This movie is available on Amazon Prime.

Kapoor, Padukone, Singh