BinRoye DT; Media Screening Reviews pg.34 onward! - Page 34

In the midst of film makers trying to portray the problems of the illiterate and poverty stricken Pakistan comes this masterpiece from Momina Duraid which says Rich people have emotions and problems as well.

After the flagship that was Humsafar, my mind unconditionally pairs up Mahira Khan with Fawad Khan, but to his credit, Humayun Saeed has done an incredible job at making this couple look great. This couple has great chemistry and they look extremely good in both intimate and intense scenes.

Although Mahira has once again stuck to her forte and her character isn't all that different from what we've seen earlier from her but you really don't care about it that much when she's so refreshingly good at it, turning into the Julia Roberts of Pakistan, you like her more every time you see her on screen.

A brilliant direction ensured that all the characters stayed in the center for just the right amount of time while the main focus stayed on Mahira as she took up about 90 percent of the ideal 116 minute run-time and not for one second she felt boring.The director also made sure that the romance was not over-done and hence it never felt cheesy, in fact it's a better family film than "Wrong No.". The picturesque landscapes and vivid colors in the background only added to what were already beautiful scenes.

Bin Roye's music however is one of the greatest standouts of the movie. All of the songs were good but then came along what is most probably the best mehndi song of the decade, incredible music playing back to an equally good dance-off, Balle Balle is the song you want in your life.

Despite a few hiccups in the plot and a rather predictable "twist", Bin Roye is great effort and a perfect addition to this newly resurrected Pakistani Cinema. After all the films we've had in the recent past we needed a good romantic one and thanks to Momina Duraid, we have it.

As far as a recommendation is concerned, if you're the type of person who enjoys a rather conventional love story with brilliant acting and great music, the price of the ticket is worth it.

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It was an Amazing Movie overall. Its Music won't let you blink your eyes! Acting is superb! An example for those who thinks without item numbers and vulgar scenes- a movie can't be made. Only thing that could have been improved is direction- Some of the shots were Amazing, but few of them could have bee improved. Acting was Fabulous - Mahira khan was outstanding, Hamayu Saeed has done a very good Job. Areema was looking stunning. Story was good. I don't know how close it was from the Novel - but i am looking forward to watch its drama serial. Also, I am very excited to see revival of Pakistan Film industry, and i am hoping that i won't copy any Bollywood stuff. Music- 10/10, Acting- 10/10, Direction 7/10, Story 8/10

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Great Pakistani romantic film with excellent songs, photography and background score. Direction was good however, a lot of scenes kept going back and forth between countries which became confusing at times.

Mahira Khan's acting was amazing, she is a naturally gifted actress.

Humayun Saeed needs to retire. His acting was boring, least inspiring and he looked quite old in front of Mahira. If they had opted for Fawad Khan instead, this film would have been extra special.

First half of the film was superb, whilst the second half dragged a bit.

Overall a great a film and worth watching for sure...two thumbs up!!

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I don't usually vote movie this high but this one was exceptional. All along the movie, the viewer doesn't lose attention. The characters are complete and appropriate. Story line is really good and acting is the real strength of the movie. Mahira has done a brilliant job and unexpectedly Humayun Saeed has also done his part right. The best thing about the movie is its music. Without an item number or traditional romantic songs, the movie has managed to not only keep the audience entertained but also emotionally involved at times.All the songs are best suited for the situations. The movie has one the best soundtrack I have ever listened to.

Its a complete movie with emotions, drama and thrill all along the 116 minutes of the movie. For all the people who love to watch romantic, drama genre and are fond of music/songs in movies, its a must watch and absolutely worth the money. People who are typical Bollywood movies fans, do not watch it, its not for you.

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Honestly, this film was nothing short of a feast for your eyes. It was picturized beautifully and every scene had vibrant,dazzling colors. They did such a great job directing and shooting this movie; it is a huge achievement for Pakistani cinema! Mahira Khan's performance was absolutely amazing and highly commendable - not only did she look too beautiful for words in every scene, she had the acting skills to match. Armeena Rana and Humayan Saeed also did a great job in their respective roles, and overall this movie was 100% enjoyable to watch. It was intense and beautiful, and a perfect family film. Proud of Pakistan for this! We need more movies like this

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Bin Roye... An Amazing Attempt for the Revival of Pakistani Cinema. Great Story... Great Direction..Great Script...GREAT MUSIC...Great Acting by Every one (Mahira Khan stole the show).. Closest to reality (unlike Indian movies where u change 6 set of cloths in one song or sleeping with full makeup on as if going to a shaadi ).. in short jaisay our Pakistani serials r winning hearts in India and worldwide THIS IS THE START from our film Industry as well... Best part: Even the Arabs could'nt resist Clapping at the end and the Naara of Pakistaaan ZINDABAAAD

RATING : 9/10.+ 1 because its PAKISTANI (10/10)

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I was excited to see Mahira Khan and the previews of this movie looked really good. Well folks...don't waste your time and money. The plot is so silly that by the last 20 minutes we were just anxious to leave. Basically we were making fun of the movie the entire time, and the last parts just dragged on. The acting is also terrible. Mahira Khan is pretty good, everyone else needs to take major acting lessons. The pace of the movie was super fast...it's almost as if they wanted to fit an entire Pakistani drama series into a 2 hour movie. But then again some parts were so slow it was cringe-worthy. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because I actually enjoyed the clothes/song/dance. The definitely tried to have the Bollywood element in the movie and at least that part was semi-enjoyable. However, Pakistani directors need to learn from their Indian neighbors how to properly make a movie. Save your money guys, this movie really isn't worth it!

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When drama is chosen as a genre, one has to spend time in developing characters and plot. But Bin Roye, a melodrama, rides on a horse that desperately wants to reach the finish line.

It's a simple triangle that follows the heartbreak and lost-love-found formula. The film reminds you of Kuch Kuch Hota Haiwhere Anjali secretly loves Rahul but to her disappointment, Rahul loves Tina. Mahira Khan is the fun-loving Anjali whose only motive in life is to treat herself with ice-creams and candyfloss. She is madly in love with her childhood best-friend Irtiza who loves her sister, Saman.

The film, which has been co-directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, has great cinematic appeal and aesthetics. Many critics acknowledged the courage demonstrated by Hum Films to produce a film of this magnitude especially in times when the production houses and distributors in Pakistan are ready to bank on the serials but not on the films. And I also feel that Hum Films has taken a good start. It's a sincere effort by the filmmakers. But the film has few issues.

Momina Duraid may be a force to reckon with on television but her first attempt as a full-fledged filmmaker looks slightly amateurish - only in some areas. It's clearly the editing and the weak writing that let her down. When a novel is adapted into a feature film, the risk of complete storytelling automatically gets inflated and that risk is not properly addressed here. The first half jumps from one scene to another with too much happening in few minutes and then there are some scenes which were dragged for too long. Two years while Humayun Saeed is away are passed in two minutes but his rides to office and back are stretched for long. Some dialogues, like the constant reference to Irtiza being in his 30s, were not really needed. Also, if I am not mistaken, the couple who died in the plane crash was the one who had adopted Saman and Jawed Sheikh addressed her as her sister-in-law (bhabhi) but the news of their death was shared just like that. Characters appear and vanish with a blink of an eye. Junaid Khan's character was half-baked and had a clear motive of twisting the story. Adeel Hussain appears from nowhere in the film, dances the night away only to never return. Hence too many loose ends that remained untied. One also wonders why the name of the film is Bin Roye when there are tears flowing down the cheeks in every other scene. So these were few situations where the viewer could feel dodged. If just as much attention was paid to the editing and script as it was paid to the visuals and aesthetics, Bin Roye could have taken the audiences by storm.

Talking about performances, Bin Roye revolves around Mahira Khan who outshines everyone. She is the soul of the film. Check her out in the scene when she curses her sister Saman and breaks down in tears. That scene is so honestly performed that it hurts to see her cry. No one ever has looked so beautiful with tears in her eyes! This is certainly not her debut film as she has already played Atif Aslam's love interest in Shoaib Mansoor's Bol. But with Bin Roye, she has finally arrived on the bigger screen. With two more projects lined up for release, Ho Man Jahan (2015) and Raees (2016, as SRK's leading lady), Mahira surely sets the tone right and shares a strong portfolio of hers with the world - showing them what she is capable of as an artist.

Humayun Saeed is a charmer. He looks good but is bit stiff as an actor; in fact his character was least convincing in the climax. A secret approbation from his side was not necessarily required to make the couple fall in love in their second innings all over again. When Irtiza confesses his love for Sabah in the climax, most of the viewers were turned off; as his secret admiration for Sabah seemed a tad hard to digest - especially when this character was so much into Saman. Just a piece of information, this role was first offered to Fawad Khan and Humayun Saeed was the second choice. Interestingly, Fawad Khan was not the first choice for Humsafar; it came to Humayun first who could not be a part of that venture due to his film commitments.

Because of the number of supporting characters, the screen space that Mahira gets is not justified. When you have veterans like Javed Sheikh and Zeba Bakhtiyar, the audience wants to see them perform rather than just be present around the dining table. It's sad how a talent like Zeba, who appeared on the big screen after so long, is wasted. In fact, the grandmother's role was more powerful than hers.

If there is one thing that scores ten on ten besides Mahira's beauty is the music of the film. The songs are woven well into the plot and they don't look enforced. One song that you'll go back home humming is Abida Parveen's Maula Maula - a haunting melody which literally gives you goose bumps. It is for the first time ever that Abida Parveen has sung a song for a film. There is a song for every situation yet they don't look forced. The Chandrat song by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is surely going to be remembered for years to come. The wedding season that is just around the corner will surely have performances on Balle Balle'. Ankit Tiwari and Rekha Bharadwaj have also lent their voice to the film. Excellent choreography and cinematography make all the songs a delight to watch.

Filmmaking is a craft that evolves over a period of time. And Momina, who has given some timeless projects for television and in many ways is responsible for revival of Pakistani dramas around the world, will soon carve a niche for herself in this arena too.

With Pakistani film circuit in the backdrop, Bin Roye is certainly a giant leap in the right direction and is worth a one-time watch. As much as I hope that this film runs well at the box office and provides the much needed oxygen to the fragile Pakistani film industry, I would also like to check with Momina Duraid if Bin Roye was worth the effort of a feature film or did she waste an opportunity of another Humsafar?

Sadiq Saleem, a chartered accountant by profession, is a Dubai-based entertainment journalist.