Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

This is not for people who typically enjoy the run off the mill Bollywood stuff. This is for people who would like to look deeper, give a thought and enjoy the emotional ride. This is a movie that you got to feel and that can stay with you for a long time! It's not a thriller like it's promoted. It's a love story! It's the conflict the character Kabir goes through at the first feel of love. It's beautiful and painful for him. The movie evolves as the character of Kabir does.I don't want to give away the whole story but would point out certain moments to watch out for.1. A man gifting a book to a woman! How many times we will see it in a Bollywood movie? Kabir gifts a book after the first meeting with Ayesha! Enjoyed that moment.2. There are three heartbreaks in the movie. One is Ayesha's heartbreak when Kabir tells her Tia should move on! What Kabir doesn't realize is the exact statement from his own mouth was gonna cause him heartbreak later on. The other heartbreak is Tia'a but then that's in the movie! What's interesting is although Kabir doesn't want to acknowledge heartbreaks in real life, does recognize Tia's in the story.3. But the best part is Kabir's Dad celebrating the heartbreak of his son. What a poignant moment it was. 4. The movie is also about getting yourself together after a heartbreak. Kabir although slow, does figure out a way out of his hole and emerges successful in the end. Not only for his career creating another hit movie but to face his heart.5. Kabir's relationship with Meera! What a sweetheart Meera is. Kabir is at times rude to her but then it's also evident she is the one whom he trusts. She is like a mother figure to him in the movie.6. Kabir's moments with the dog, show that he has a tender heart. The visuals in the movie are spectacular! Kabir shown sitting alone with a hat on, Roy shooting nowhere in the ocean and a long shot of Kabir/Ayesha's convo when she is doing yoga! Moreover the visual of Ayesha doing a little dance in the beach, in front of Kabir and Kabir appreciating it, something that you don't see in Bollywood really. What a scene it was. The setting on how Kabir writes his stories, his hat, his particulars- like the type writer, his need to have stuff in a certain way like 3 cubes of ice for his drink.. loved the details.The thing is the movie has used a lot of visuals to define Kabir, and Roy his alter ego defines such things too but Ranbir does it all with his demeanor than any props.The movie does have its negatives! It kind of creates suspense but gives away too. If one looks closely, it's obvious that Kabir is shooting with Roy and Tia. But then they have tried to make it confusing too with the police officer investigation etc. The movie should have been either this or that.The music is great but the song chittiya (I love it, but..) doesn't suit the mood of the movie or the character Ayesha. She is not the one who would pester her boyfriend to shopping! Haha!But most other songs are beautifully shot and fit the movie. The background score is commendable.Performance wise, Jaqueline is very pretty. But somewhat miscast. Her dialogue delivery isn't apt. No wonder since she isn't an native speaker. While she is portrayed as someone from London.. a Londoner would speak different too. But the actress is sincere.Ranbir has brought in the depth and enigma to Roy's character. He helps us understand the whole story clearly. He is so subtle and a treat to watch.Arjun has given one of his best performances. He is good showing arrogance as well as vulnerability. His dialogue delivery (Ohh that baritone!!), style and attitude add so much charm to the character.I did at times think Ranbir and Arjun could have exchanged their characters. Arjun as Roy would have brought more charm to the thief and may be Ranbir could bring more melancholy. Either ways I am not complaining. Both actors are in top form.I read Ranbir's interview that it takes courage to make a movie like Roy. I totally agree given the formula driven Indian entertainment! Hence, kudos to the whole team.I am not sure why the movie was marketed in mainstream. May be due to the actors who are mainstream although I would argue otherwise about both Ranbir and Arjun.Supporting actors are all commendable! Anupam Kher, Shenaz, Rajit Kapoor everyone.Nevertheless, Roy is a great movie for those who love fine cinema... and for those who go through emotional battles and win them.. like Kabir does!

Roy is a very disappointing movie. Script and direction show rather major flaws, nothing unexpected from a novel director. He has been unable to see and judge his work objectively. Had he done so, we would have been spared a substantial amount of boredom and embarrassment. Most dialogues are inane, plot boring to a fault, action absent. The whole lot will put you in a catatonic state after less than 15'.And don't give much credit to those reviews that attribute the bad rating to people being simple minded. There is no depth here, nothing hidden, no several layers of interpretation. It is just plain mediocrity.Although Jacqueline Fernandez looks very good, thank God, but Ranbir's talent is wasted, and Arjun Rampal's wooden delivery makes one wonder where he trained as an actor. Maybe he didn't.Jacqueline's beauty, some catchy tunes and the exotic location are perhaps the only salvageable bits of this otherwise conceited and pretentious film that sinks to the bottom of the cinematic hit parade by its own weight. To outsiders, it is difficult to understand how a producer risked his money in this dubious enterprise. Didn't he (or everybody else in the team) see from day one of shooting how hopeless the whole thing was?Save yourself 2hours+ of neuron zapping. Don't watch Roy.

I don't understand the low rating of ROY, why do people expect always the same from every movie, why don't they want see something different something extraordinary. I think the low raters of the movie didn't get the full picture of ROY. A movie within a movie. WOW!It kept me engaged till the very last scene of the movie. Two stories coming side by side connected with each other, The Director kept it all along very well! Hats of to Arjun, and Ranbeer. Jacqueline has also done a very well played role in both the situation. I think you should ignore the LOW rating and you should give it a chance if you are a FAN of different movies. I enjoyed it to the very last. And if you are a FAN of regular Indian movies, then this is not for you!

A couple of months back, on a cloudy cool Sunday noon, I switched on the TV and started watching Roy. The critics had panned this movie and I was curious to why. Alas, it took me just half an hour to figure it out. In simple words, Boring and I fell asleep at least a couple of times while watching the film.Roy is a film that can put an insomniac to sleep. Boring I believe will be an understatement. And I was wondering when the end credits rolled how on earth Vikramjit Singh who wrote and directed this film could make such a boring film. He had a good looking cast comprising of Arjun Rampall, Ranbir Kapoor and Jacqueline. He shot the movie in Malaysia and the scenery is breath taking. And some soulful music.But the movie within a movie concept fails to take off. And to make matters worse, he gives one of Bollywood's worst actresses, Jacqueline a double role. Roles in which she has to emote and she fails miserably. Wish someone like Deepika or Kangana had got this double role. The movie would have some life.Ranbir Kapoor, who is quite a charmer looks so bored to death. He must have been wondering why did he sign this film. Only Rampall manages to put up a decent show. Thank God he doesn't look bored like Ranbir.Roy is a lifeless film. Should be preserved either as a cure for insomnia or to bore someone to death.