RRR [Movie]

[Zaxxon]

I commented in the Netflix thread about this movie, as have others:

Holy shit, RRR. I'm 1 hour in and already

Be sure to check out RRR. It's a ton of fun. Easily one of the best buddy comedy/historical drama/action epic/musicals I've ever seen.

Edit: Damn this looks good in 4K! And fuck you white British colonizer scum!

Yeah, I need to remind myself to find that one. I've seen that clip before.

I still stand by my earlier assertion that Indian films are not my cup of tea. However, there are always exceptions to every rule.

You can point out a hundred things that are wrong about RRR, and I'll agree with most, if not all, of them. But it doesn't matter when you get to the fight scenes. They're beautifully shot, incredibly imaginative (to the point of being hilariously over the top at times...but entertainingly so, as opposed to annoyingly so), and more brutal than I would have thought they would be from previous experiences with Indian films.

And the song and dance is kept to a minimum (although there is a torture scene song that was actually pretty moving).

Also, they inform you at the start of the film that the animals in all the fight scenes are completely CGI...which is amazing when you watch the movie. That is some top shelf CGI, I have to say.

But this film really needs its own thread, so more of you fine folks discover it.

I'm not even going to put a trailer in, because you shouldn't watch it. Just free up about 3 hours, 5 minutes, and go in blind. You will not regret it.

If you must prepare yourself, watch this educational review targeted at us India-ignorant Americans. But really, save that for afterward, along with the soundtrack.

[Zaxxon]

This one, too...

[hepcat]

The extended double decker Indian fight team near the end is worth the price of admission alone.

[Blackhawk]

English dub - I'll pencil it in.

Also, I love how your dust jacket has celebrity blurbs.

[Zaxxon]

The extended double decker Indian fight team near the end is worth the price of admission alone.

Seconded.

English dub - I'll pencil it in.

Also, I love how your dust jacket has celebrity blurbs.

AAA celebs, no less.

[dbt1949]

I laughed all thru the movie.

[LordMortis]

I commented in the Netflix thread about this movie, as have

Neat how rather than linking the original thread I open an attempt to quote you. Who knew there was "mode=quote" and makes you wonder what else you can do in url = hyperlink?... Probably Fishpants... And Izzy....

[Zaxxon]

I commented in the Netflix thread about this movie, as have

Neat how rather than linking the original thread I open an attempt to quote you. Who knew there was "mode=quote" and makes you wonder what else you can do in url = hyperlink?... Probably Fishpants... And Izzy....

Whups. I didn't mean to leave the link in quote mode--fixed!

[hepcat]

I laughed all thru the movie.

You have to at some of the outlandish stuff that occurs. But it's still a blast and Hollywood should be on the phone with their reps.

[Zaxxon]

I was laughing, too. It's incredibly over the top, but all I wanted was more MORE MOARRR! It's good over the top.

[disarm]

I'm intrigued. Would you recommend subtitles or the English dub? Part of me thinks the English version so I can pay more attention to the visuals, but...

[hepcat]

I ALWAYS recommend subtitles. But I know some folks can't deal with watching a film and reading at the same time as it takes them out of things. But I cannot stand dubbing. Besides the often awful voice actors they hire, I just prefer to hear the natural cadence of the work's native tongue.

[Zaxxon]

I'm intrigued. Would you recommend subtitles or the English dub? Part of me thinks the English version so I can pay more attention to the visuals, but...

I would take the default option that Netflix presented me, which is the English dub with English subtitles. You can read them when needed (eg for the songs which are not in English), and they can be clarifying for some of the characters whose English is not great, but you don't have to read the whole movie.

[dbt1949]

Isn't it interesting how much difference there can be with dubbing and closed cations?

[hepcat]

That's another reason I prefer subtitles. Often they'll try to "Americanize" things and something inevitably gets lost in the translation.

[disarm]

I started this afternoon following Zaxxon's suggestion and I'm actually pretty happy with the quality of the English dub. The characters all speak with English with "appropriate" accents (Indian or British), and the translation seems good. I do have the English subtitles on for comparison (and to understand the song lyrics) and the dub seems to be much better. While the spoken English has totally normal wording and phrasing, the subtitles have a lot of awkward word choice and grammar.

As for the actual movie, I'm about 40 minutes in (just met the girl) and already love the idea and style. I can tell it's just getting started, and I'm eager to see what happens next.

[hepcat]

I'm happy to hear they did a good job with the dubbing.

[Zaxxon]

I can tell it's just getting started, and I'm eager to see what happens next.

[dbt1949]

I watched it a second time last night. It still holds up

[Blackhawk]

RRR is... PG-13. An opportunity lost.

[Zaxxon]

RRR is... PG-13. An opportunity lost.

It is TV-MA on Netflix. DId not realize that lined up to PG-13. There are definitely some scenes I'd have thought would have merited an R.

[hepcat]

RRR is... PG-13. An opportunity lost.

took me 15 minutes to get that.

[Hrdina]

RRR is... PG-13. An opportunity lost.

took me 15 minutes to get that.

Maybe they'll put out a Special Edition on Talk Like a Pirate Day, just for Blackhawk.

[Blackhawk]

Now that I think about it, xXx was PG-13, too.

[hepcat]

I remember the 2nd movie, which started the odd attempt by Hollywood to make Ice Cube into an action hero who appeared to get winded after walking up a flight of stairs, let alone running down evil doers.

[Octavious]

Just watched it. Holy FN crap was that good. The last quarter of the movie was nuttttttssss.

[Octavious]

Only kind of related, but I replaced my old soundbar with a Vizio 5.1 and it's freaking stunning how good it is for the 400 I paid for it. (Was 100 off so 500 regularly). This movie was an absolute showcase of what it can do for such a low pricepoint. I don't miss my complicated receiver setup at all. One remote... Nothing really much to tweak. Just plug and play.

3 hour movie and I would gladly watch it again with my daughter.

[disarm]

I finally watched the final two hours of this tonight and holy shit what an awesome movie!

I'm not even sure what to say about it because so much just defies description, but RRR is one of the most entertaining movies I've seen in a very long time. So many twists in my story, ridiculous action, and the musical numbers...musical numbers that are almost as much crazy fun as the action scenes! Top it all off with acting that fit the style of the movie perfectly, and incredibly creative and often beautiful visuals, and I was absolutely glued to this movie from start to finish.

I really didn't know what to expect going in, but RRR far surpassed all my expectations. I'll be spreading the word for people to give it a chance and really hope it somehow gets the mainstream attention it deserves.

[Zaxxon]

Glad you guys liked it. It's bonkers, and I can't wait to watch it again.

[disarm]

Only kind of related, but I replaced my old soundbar with a Vizio 5.1 and it's freaking stunning how good it is for the 400 I paid for it. (Was 100 off so 500 regularly). This movie was an absolute showcase of what it can do for such a low pricepoint. I don't miss my complicated receiver setup at all. One remote... Nothing really much to tweak. Just plug and play.

3 hour movie and I would gladly watch it again with my daughter.

I watched this with the volume cranked on my full surround system and it's pretty incredible...really great sound design.

I would gladly watch it again too...actually thinking about trying to talk my wife into giving it a chance.

[Unagi]

Was just going to ask…

Should I just watch this alone, or should I try and get my wife and 12 yo daughter to watch it with me?

[Zaxxon]

Was just going to ask…

Should I just watch this alone, or should I try and get my wife and 12 yo daughter to watch it with me?

I'd prob say alone first, loudly. I don't know your family so I'm not sure whether they'd be all-in or bring down the experience for you.

[Kurth]

I have no idea what this movie is about, but I want to find out. What are the chances this is something my wife would want to watch as well?

Her general rules are (1) not too scary; (2) not too serious; (3) no violence to animals or children.

[disarm]

I have no idea what this movie is about, but I want to find out. What are the chances this is something my wife would want to watch as well?

Her general rules are (1) not too scary; (2) not too serious; (3) no violence to animals or children.

1 - Not scary at all
2 - Definitely not too serious
3 - Some violence with animals around, but not directed at them...and the biggest scene with animals is one of the best parts of the movie

I've been debating whether to ask my wife to watch it. I think she would enjoy it if she gave it a chance, but convincing her to give an over the top, three-hour Indian movie even the time it takes to get hooked will likely be a challenge.

[Blackhawk]

Convincing Michelle to watch any three hour movie that doesn't have a Marvel logo in it is a lost cause. I'll likely just watch it with the kids.

[hepcat]

no violence to animals or children.

Every animal in any action scenes are CGI. There’s a big disclaimer about that at the end of the film.

There are some kids in peril scenes though. One of those scenes is what triggers the whole movie.

[Zaxxon]

Convincing Michelle to watch any three hour movie that doesn't have a Marvel logo in it is a lost cause. I'll likely just watch it with the kids.

Marvel would be so lucky to get their logo on this one.

[Kurth]

I have no idea what this movie is about, but I want to find out. What are the chances this is something my wife would want to watch as well?

Her general rules are (1) not too scary; (2) not too serious; (3) no violence to animals or children.

1 - Not scary at all
2 - Definitely not too serious
3 - Some violence with animals around, but not directed at them...and the biggest scene with animals is one of the best parts of the movie

I've been debating whether to ask my wife to watch it. I think she would enjoy it if she gave it a chance, but convincing her to give an over the top, three-hour Indian movie even the time it takes to get hooked will likely be a challenge.

We got half way through RRR tonight. I don't think I've ever seen anything like this. It's pretty amazing. And my wife likes it, too!

[Unagi]

Was just going to ask…

Should I just watch this alone, or should I try and get my wife and 12 yo daughter to watch it with me?

I'd prob say alone first, loudly. I don't know your family so I'm not sure whether they'd be all-in or bring down the experience for you.

Just finished watching it (alone).

OMG. I so enjoyed that. Just gourmet entertainment. There are seriously so many nuances to my enjoyment that I will fail to articulate the experience.
Is it serious?: Hell yes, but it gives it to you perfectly.
Does it take itself too seriously?: OMG not at all, there are so many times to smile at its own absurdity that you are wonderfully kept aloft by the true beauty of the story.
Is it heavy/graphic with its violence?: Well - yeah - It has its moments for sure, but it's not without relief and levity.
Is it eye-opening? It absolutely is without a doubt the most fun you can have while embracing the truly horrific British Raj (perhaps overplayed in places, but really doesn't lie).
Is it fun to watch? OMG - this was just so hard NOT to watch. I couldn't believe how much I just wanted to keep watching and how sad I was 2.5 hours into it to think it was going to end soon.

So, to answer my own question...
Should you watch it with your family? The risk isn't really so much as "Will they like it?", but more of a "Will I like them if they don't?"... So you were 100% right, Zaxxon. Watch it alone first and have your fun... then - decide if you want to know if you have a family that can enjoy this or not. Having loved it so much, I'm not entirely sure I want to find out... I think I may need to find out. It's too good to enjoy alone and not know.

[Zaxxon]

Amazing post. 10/10, no notes.