My Name Is Khan
February. 12,2010 PG-13Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
"My Name is Khan" is a film you simply must watch with a box of Kleenex nearby. You will shed quite a few tears and it's an emotional roller-coaster watching it. But, it is worth it.The film is about a man named Rizvan Khan, a Muslim Indian man who would be diagnosed has having an Autism Spectrum Disorder. While he's much more functional than many Autistic folks, saying he has Asperger's Syndrome isn't quite right either. Like someone with Asperger's, he is highly intelligent and very functional in many ways...but lacks the ability to understand social graces and nuances. But he also acts a bit odd...avoiding eye contact and behaving, in some ways, like someone classically Autistic. The fact is that there is no one way folks with the disorder act or think...and it is an excellent portrait due to good writing as well as acting by Shahrukh Khan.After Rizvan leaves India for America, the film focuses much on his life and love life...which is very sweet and much like a traditional Bollywood romance...though set in the States. But this is only the first portion. The final half is like a completely different film...a bit like "Forest Gump" in that Rizvan goes on a trek across America...meeting some amazing and famous folks along the way. Why does he go off on this journey? See the film.It's pretty obvious that this film was a personal project of love by Shahrukh Khan. He is a Muslim married to a Hindu..just like the characters in the film. And, like the characters in the film, there were a lot of haters who inexplicably attacked Khan for marrying 'an infidel'. This movie is a plea to everyone to stop this hate...and emphasizes the universal goodness (as well as wickedness). The film shows hate in India as well as America...as well as goodness. And, the film shows Muslims being oppressed...and behaving awfully...much like so many others in the film. All in all, it's a modern morality tale...one intended to both entertain and educate the audience.While I loved the film, as did my wife, it is not perfect. A few of the characters (particularly the wife in the story) are inconsistent and some of their actions are confusing and make little sense...and a few seem a bit like caricatures. But even then, there is so much compelling material and the overall story so good, I can easily overlook the flaws.
The fullest spectrum of emotion I have ever felt watching a film. It is a tribute to humanity's cruelty and capacity to love unconditionally. The vivid cinematography is a cinematic gem, diversity and culture are celebrated and cherished in many forms. A must see for all ages! Be sure you have a box of tissues close, someone to snuggle with, and someone to rave to once you've finished the film. A masterpiece.
You already know the story, and I am 7 years late in watching this movie. The election of Barack Obama was historic, and here this movie has effectively used that event in the narrative. The most honest salesman in the world can repair almost anything and here he is sending out positive vibes throughout the film.Wonderfully realistic acting by Shah Rukh Khan, and great script, direction and music.
Watched the movie after 6 years of its release on the occasion of a late night movie time,although I am a fan and know all the potential of Khan's acting as I saw his best performances-pardes,anjaam,billu,chak de India,fan ,don-2 baazigar and anjaam. But also his worst performances like HNY,Dilwale and probably badshaah but this was out of my expectation.Shahrukh can act to such a level was a treat,there was a moment I actually controlling myself tearing eyes when he gave a speech for his kid which died because of his last name-KHAN,in the church on the occasion of martyr's memorial,that was outstanding,the moment he saves his mamma jenny in flooded America's town where she along with his kid and community members stay was joyous and believe me as PAUL COELHO(THE Oscar WINNING WRITER) said "khan could win an Oscar for the movie",the movie was worth it.It will lit you ask questions-whether the Muslim community to be blamed for 9/11 or the evil soul?Movie is full of performances but It has a good message too!!