102 Not Out

I am not a fan of bollywood movies for obvious reasons (there is not much good cinema left here). But every once in a while, a soul-searching movie like this comes out which just shakes me to the core of my heart. The great script coupled with the 2 greatest actors of all time, is just simply too good. Everyone should watch this movie.

A lovely movie, great acting by all 3 characters. The movie maintains a feel good tone throughout. A great mixture of comedy, drama.

A great quote by Amitabh, "I never died not even once". The movie re-emphasizes this quote and oh so beautifully.

Definitely recommended a must watch

This is a comedy based on a Gujrati play. A 102 year old guy and his 75 year old son live in their ancestral home in Ville Parle in Mumbai. The father is a happy go lucky type of person whereas his son is a rigid, stuck up kind of a person who has a fixed daily routine, going to the doctor daily, etc. One day the father tells him that he is shifting the son to a old age home because he wants to beat the record of the longest living person and needs to be surrounded by happy people, which his son is not. If he does not want to go to the old age home, he has to perform certain tasks. In this way he wants to teach his son to enjoy life, be independent and live a long life, like him.

The director gets everything right from the get go. From the liver spots on the father's face to the finale where the son breaks away from his son's hold. The script is fantastic, the pacing of the movie is good and they don't go over the top ever. The performances by all three characters are excellent.

The Indian concept of family first is challenged here. You as a individual need to enjoy your own life without depending on anyone for that enjoyment. This applies not only to the older folks but to everyone.

Perfect casting.. I cannot imagine any other two actors playing the two roles.. Amitabh as witty father and Rishi Kapoor as serious son.. Great combination.. Needless to say performances of both actors are amazing, faultless.. We talk about Amitabh Bachan getting better with age.. But recent roles of Rishi Kapoor also indicate the same thing.. Movie is really enjoyable.. Not a dull moment throughout.. A rare but important message

First of all, Amitabh Bachchan & Rishi Kapoor congratulations to both of you and secondly, you both have done a great contribution and justice on your roles and it's really fun watching you both in this fantastic movie. Your actings were superb. I liked the concept and the script. The idea behind the movie was very well explained and presented brilliantly. In the movie, Amitabh Bachchan completed his century and got out for 102 but Rishi Kapoor has only got 25 short to his maiden century in this movie (102 Not Out Part 1) but hope he can still make his century in their upcoming102 Not Out in part 2 and then could have a chance to fulfill his caring dad (Amitabh Bachchan) wish by breaking the world record holder of 118 years old Omchang Tong from China. What you think Rishi Jee, are you gonna make this happen and do this for your beloved dad - Amitabh?