As an Indian film, it is indeed a little different, but it is not a heavyweight compared to Forrest Gump.
I don't know if Indians like sensationalism as well as yours, but this film is full of sensationalism. Until the disfigured version of Mr. Ao came out at the back of the film, I couldn't stand it, but fortunately there were only a few minutes left in the film.
The first half of the film is really good, especially the part that recalls being in India when I was a child. Although it is not particularly brilliant, it can be watched.
The 911 part in the middle actually worked. As an outsider, 911 is really mixed feelings in our eyes. Either way, we have no idea what this means for Muslims in America. This is a very interesting topic and well worth exploring. If the episodes focus on this theme, maybe it makes a difference in depth.
But 9/11 here seems to have been only one catalyst for Khan's story, as did the hurricane. But it's a pity that too many things have been downplayed.
The second half of the film is completely self-evidence and verbal performance. In order to prove that Khan is not simple, a series of "unintentional actions" are made up. On CCAV, it is only second-rate propaganda. In the movies, it's even worse.
After all, the film still can't get out of the stereotype of third-rate idol dramas. How an Indian achieves success in America and even gets a favor from the President of the United States is an Indian's American dream. The film is pretty decent in terms of rendering.
Again, once it is deliberately exaggerated and sensational, too many things will be drowned behind the applause. For example, what the real situation of an Indian in the United States, especially a Muslim, has encountered, and it can even be some discussion of Islam. These seem to make more sense, and Khan can be a little fuller.
Please forgive those who have been plagued by sensationalism and typical reports in your country since childhood. They really can't stand sensationalism and can't stand this grand narrative.
I'm looking forward to seeing an Indian film that's really worth watching, really.
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