Helicopter Eela Movie Review: Kajol, You Beauty!


PC: The Indian Express


"To mothers and their dreams"

Cast: Kajol, Riddhi Sen, Neha Dhupia
Directed by: Pradeep Sarkar
Genre: Drama

When the trailer is pretty good, the director is even better, and it stars Kajol in the lead - you can't blame me for having high expectations. 

Kajol looks fabulous and did a great job! But Helicopter Eela failed to hold my attention because of a poorly written script. 
I did feel the concept of being a 'helicopter' mom was a tad exaggerated. 
Amidst trying to play Jaya Bachchan from K3G (who sensed whenever her son was close), living and reliving her passion for singing, dealing with a husband whose family has a history of men lasting only up to the age of 40, and being Helicopter Eela - the crux of the film was completely lost.
I was expecting a complete family drama where there'd be entertainment and roona-dhoona. 

For the hardcore Kajol fans, this won't be all that disappointing. I just couldn't take my eyes off her; is it just me or does she still look like her DDLJ days?! 

Tumbbad, Helicopter Eela, Jalebi, and FryDay released this week. Which one did you watch?
Liked Helicopter Eela? Let me know in the comments section.  

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