Unbelievably poor

In comparison to a Hollywood movie, Mohabbatein would score 5 stars but, unfortunately, as far as Bollywood films go it barely merits a single star. This is the only Bollywood movie I have watched so far that I have really found boring, my attention has drifted and actually wished some scenes would speed up or end as at points it really, really drags. The young actors do a decent job, apart from Uday Chopra who is forced, desperate and very amateur. Infact, you would be excused for thinking the whole four hours was a homage to his wonderfully bulked body which is shown off from every angle at every opportunity. Another thing which is a crime to watch is the fake playing of the instruments - it will make you cringe! The music is pleasant but uneventful and does not create a lasting emotional impact any longer than the actual song. The only saving grace is, of course, Shah Rukh Khan who deserves the only star all to himself as he carries the whole thing all by himself. He breathes life into the story, injects energy, enthusiasm, passion, spirituality and raw and honest emotion into the proceedings.