Highway Hindi DVD (2014/Indian/Bollywood/Cinema/Film)

The first time I watched Highway was without subtitles. Not that my Hindi is that good — far from it. I could only understand bits and pieces of what they said. But what a great film to just watch. It’s a whole different viewing experience. It’s said the majority of communication doesn’t come from the words themselves, but from body language and tone, and this film is full of that. It is very well acted and expressive. If anyone said Randeep Hooda’s Mahabir spends most of the film just glowering, I’d say there’s a whole lot they’re missing. His intensity is magnificent, but his expression changes over time. It felt very natural to map his character development and feelings toward Veera by his expressions and tone, shifts his words may not have matched, since people often seek to hide feelings with their words, rather than reveal them. Alia Bhatt also did a great job with Veera, going naturally between a young girl, full of zest for life, and the vacant expression that came when she remembered episodes from the past. A plot summary I saw when I was looking for the movie described her character as experiencing Stockholm syndrome, but I think that misses the mark. Having been locked away all her life to “keep her safe,” told to be careful, and hushing up her hurts, it’s conversely the danger of this initially horrifying situation that unlocks the door and allows her to be free. Finally, she can see the world around her without all the buffers...smell the fresh air, touch the dust, stay in places that aren't all identical and sanitised. Bond-with-the-kidnapper plots don't usually work for me, but in this story, considering the pasts of the main characters as they're unfolded, it makes sense, particularly in light of who they become together. Looking backward to the Mahabharata, like Ambika she is abducted but, even more so, like Shakuntala she chooses her man of her own free will. There comes a point at which something in Veera has chosen Mahabir and treats him with complete candor and trust. She is most fully herself with him, and he knows almost without being told what she needs. He loves her perhaps without knowing he does, until she returns to him. It’s emotionally engaging, well filmed, and well acted. Good soundtrack. I think it’s rated PG, and that’s mostly true, but the early abduction scenes can be disturbing, as can Veera’s discussion of past events. So probably ages 11 or 12 and up would be okay, depending on the person. Having watched it now with subtitles, I give it 5 stars. I loved this movie.

Great story, good locations. I'm in love with Imtiaz films, he has this unique form to exposure the story world of the character in a simple way that makes you feel like one of them. Obviously you know how our hero is going to end but have the hope high. Alia Batt performance is amazing and Hooda is more than spectacular, he speaks without saying a world, great direction from Imtiaz!! I feel the freedom of her and the imprisonment of him. Great movie, different from Bollywood! And of course amazing music from A R Rahman.

This is such an awesome movie. It's just as good if not better upon the 2nd viewing. I saw it originally in the theater. The quality of the video is excellent on this dvd. The character development is wonderful. This is probably the best movie from 2014. One of the best movies I've ever seen.

Wonderful movie! Alia Bhatt did fabulous acting. Randeep Hooda was wonderful as well. The music was beautiful and the ending was unexpected. Definitely a watch!

Love this movie. Alia Bhatt is perfect in this role-

Glad that I finally purchased my favorite film from 2014. Everything about this movie is wonderful. The product arrived in good working condition- which is a good thing because I watched it at least once a week since its arrival!

I heard good reviews about the movie. The acting is good. It is a different kind of Hindi movie. Has a different style from the others I have seen. Just a little slow in some parts. But like I said, it is different. I still recomend it.

Somewhat typical Bollywood movie but is greatly enhanced by photography of landscapes and roads of north India.

Highway is going to be my all time favourite movie. A fantastic cast. Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda have done a stupendous job. Their characters as Veera Tripathi (Alia) and Mahabir Bhaati (Randeep) are so strongly constructed that nothing could go wrong. The Stockholm syndrome is beautifully portrayed by Imtiaz Ali and the road scenes are spectacular. It's a real tear jerker so you have to watch this one with your hankerchiefs and tissues in tow. The soundtrack is incredible with songs like Heera, Mahi Ve and Tu Kuja. A must-must watch and a must-have in one's library.

La route est belle à l'opposé de sa société ... la jeune femme plein d'une énergie en dépit de .... Ai adoré la scène au bord de la rivière quand elle contemple l'eau et la pierre ...

Ja, das ist ein echter Film aus Indien, nicht wie dieser unselige verlogene "Schinken" - Slumdog Millionär - sehr emotional und mit authentischen Bildern. Ich war seinerzeit dabei, als der Film erstmalig auf der Berlinale gezeigt wurde - um 2013 - er bewegte mich damals sehr und der Kauf der DVD hat sich gelohnt. Wenn ich den Film nicht im Kino gesehen hätte, kann es sein, dass mich die technische Qualität nicht ganz befriedigt hätte, aber so war es eine tolle Erinnerung und Dokumentation. Anna Susanna

FABULOUS! we loved it for it's romantic story, for the spectacular scenery and for it's wonderful honesty. Even the ending was OK...... Not at all the Bollywood type film that people associate with the Indian movie scene. Don't miss this one. Spent some time tracing their journey on Google earth to see where those marvelous places were situated. Well done Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt for great performances, and Imtiaz Ali for directing so beautifully.

Fantastic film and amazing scenery on a journey that opens your heart to explore. Really liked Randeep's performance and he stood out more keeping all emotions bottled up until Alia who played the hostage opened his heart. It was amazing and I watch it again and all of a sudden get the hankies out. All together amazing film.