GB Review: Apna Time Agaya. Bahut Hard'ich' hai!

Let me begin by saying it was TOTALLY worth the hype and wait! Zoya Akhtar has time and again proved that she is literally the BEST filmmaker we have today! The way she presents us the underdog story through poetry and emotions is absolutely stunning and she definitely knows how to craft a 'hard, brilliant, riveting, intriguing cinema. The movie is inspired by the life of rappers Divine and Naezy.

What's Good: Acting: Ranveer, Alia, Sheeba Chadha, Vijay Raaz, Vijay Verma, Amruta Subhash, debutant Siddhant Chaturvedi are absolutely riveting and play a huge role to keep the audience invested. The story, Dialogues, Screenplay, and Direction: Zoya and Reema's story and screenplay are absolutely watertight and liberating at the same moment. Each scene pumps energy into the audience because of the amazing camerawork and screenplay and is also able to make a comment on 'follow your passion' in a practical way, as well as they, make a comment on the rap scene in India. Vijay Maurya's dialogues and Javed Akhtar's lyrics are absolutely perfect and blend well. The unseen Mumbai: Not the usual Mumbai, Zoya takes us through the slums and the 'not so explored' aspect of the city, as well as a testament to the ', never giving up the attitude of the city. Music: The music is beyond any question, outstanding with Doori and Apna Time Aaega being personal favorites..

What's Bad: (This section is too hard). Zoya's normal timing problem: At 153 minutes, even infusing energy into the viewers, Gully Boy keeps you invested but as soon as you are about to lose interest, Zoya drops in a scene and brings you back into the movie. Kalki's Character: her character Sky seems sketchy and should have had more to play in the movie.

With all said and done, Gully Boy is absolutely amazing, not to be used. Also a testament to all those who dream and dream big. Gully Boy is a super MUST WATCH. I am going with 4 stars! You shall walk out of the theatre supercharged, and super motivated.

P.S. Pls do not miss The BEST movie of 2019 so far! Stay tuned for 'Hum Chaar' review.

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