Loved the review!!Will definitely checkout the rest of your Indian film reviews.And here are few recommendations if you're interested : 1.My name is Khan 2.PK 3.Bhaag milkha Bhaag 4.Ittefaq 5.Vedam You'll probably like them
@@robinrahul2176 what the fuck u people are doing ...it's ok to suggest movies but it doesn't mean u keep suggesting anything...it just means u r crying for validation...even kgf 2 , I don't think they will like,...cz it's over the top action and one man doing everything ...it was also overacting .... action scenes were not smooth in kgf ...while rrr has smooth actions and more creative type.
Sardar udham in Amazon prime is the best movie about Indian oppression by the British it was canceled for the oscar nomination because some westerners thought it was too anti British....... but trust me it's some james Cameron level stuff there........ just watch trailer and thank me later
This review nailed all the points that I enjoyed about seeing RRR in the theater and I'm so glad I saw it there. It's been too long since we've had men of action in the movies. The movie I keep comparing RRR to in my mind is Predator with Schwartznegger going mano a mano with the alien predator in the jungle. Two very different movies but they both have a primal nature of combat and survival to them.
Why are all the western film critics saying it's been too long since we had men of action? Aren't The Rock, Jack Reacher, John Wick, Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Vin Diesel, Liam Neeson, etc. still huge franchises? Just wondering...
@@nsn5564 Sort of. The youngest person on that list is 50 and Neeson is 70. 3 of those franchises are associated with Tom Cruise. They're few and far between, and are literally a dying breed.
Just a small correction Zaxx, at the end Ram takes up the form of Lord Rama itself and not Shiva. BTW loved your review and really appreciate for spreading the word for RRR. Thanks!
Please watch movie alluri seetharamaraju played by krishna. His attire is as same as in this movie. You can find the statues in Telugu states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with the same attire. You might not aware, so you might have thought that way.
Waow! These 2 points you brought up really shows how attentive you are to detail: 1. Scott has been given the mercy that he never gave to Indian People 2. The fighting styles of Ram and Bheem being Boxing vs Brute strength
@@zaxx I'll give you 2 more Intricate details which you would hav missed due to the cultural differences. 1. At the end when Bheem and Ram Run Together in an Iconic shot jumping over a flame, you can see The Tricolour (Indian Flag) in the frame. Saffron White n Green. 2. In the Interval sequence when Ram just enters the Chaos, you see 2 animals facing each other for no reason, Cheetah and Tiger. Down here we refer the actor NTR as Tiger due to his previous roles and Ram Charan as Cheetah (Name of his Debut movie) ☺️☺️
Thanks for the review. As a person who loves my Telugu language movies, I feel soo proud that SSR has taken indian cinema to such level. I stay very near to RFC, the studio in which both bahubali and RRR were shot
I've watched Bahubali 1&2 as well. It's amazing what he can do with his budget, but more than that, he is one of the best storytellers in the world. Maybe the best right now? Everything he puts in his films is there for a reason. And you must pay close attention or you'll miss something. I watched RRR and Bahubali 3 times already, and everytime I find something new
I would reccommend Sardar Uddham, this movie is also based on the british colonisation of India. This movie is very realistic and grounded. As Indians we just want the world to know what we have gone through under british as british colonisation of India is often just ignored. We just want some recognition. Don't miss this movie by any means. BTW love your review. ☺
Sardar Udham is up next, after Bahubali 2. It's been highly recommended and its on Amazon here. And you're right about the British colonization being ignored, I feel like it's been heavily covered up.
Yup in Sardar Udham i can't control my tears in the end and my Blood boils a lot but The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a way ahead of Sardar Udham because Sardar Udham based on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre but The Legend of Bhagat Singh was true patriotic movie of India. I couldn't control my tears in the end. I am feel so proud that I am born in india and I am Indian ❤️
When you watch any Indian movie, i would recommend you to please consider the budget as well. for e.g. Tumbadd was made in the budget of less than 1 million USD and that's what make it even more impressive.
Excellent video and review, Zaxx. I'm still waiting for a Japanese release for RRR. I want to experience it on a big screen with a kick-ass sound system!
This is beautiful. I am so impressed with your review and the fact that you could appreciate NTR's incredible acting while most westerners only talked about Ram Charan's. NTR is indeed a powerhouse. NTR was given a lacklustre attire owing to his role being a tribal and his looks were pretty much shaggy when compared to Ram Charan's dashing getup but his acting skills completely overpowered everything else. I didn't know who NTR was before RRR but man am I obsessed! I went on to check out all his previous works and still can't have enough of him!
Man , as impressive and genuine and striking as Ram Charan's performance is , and I absolutely loved him....it is NTR who walks away with the acting honours for me.....the little nuances that he brings to the character , that stand out.He has a highly expressive ,mobile face....emotions just flit through them telling their own story. And dont forget that Bheem is dressed in very ordinary, "everyday" clothes all through the movie(except for the Naatu Naatu dance ),whereas Ram Charan's character is always dashing and debonair whether in the cop uniform or in the suspenders and trousers. And also has the striking makeover with bow and arrow in the last act. Yet Bheem's, appearnce and performance is charismatic and imoressive as hell... thanks to NTRs powerhouse performance.
@@zaxx Absolutely! Rewatch the scene where he sees Jenny for the first time, stopping the guard from brutally striking Bheem's tribesman when he has no id.. The tiny expressions that flit across NTRs face as he watches her..the surprise and innocence and wonder that a Britisher could be so good and kind to a native ,.. Or the heartbreak in his face and voice as he wonders ,Have these British women never borne any children ? Dont they know what it is to cry ?? (After he meets the locked up Malli at the mansion).. Or the utter disbelief in his expressions when Ram comes to arrest him..and he exclaims over and over again.. I cant bear to see you in this police uniform..I THOUGHT YOU WERE ONE OF US...which is what touches a nerve in Ram, btw, and he punches Bheem so hard that he loses the key.. Or the utter gut-wrenching ,heartrending primal cry of hurt and betrayal that he lets out..and then punches Ram in the face just as the camera freezes for the interval.. Man ,i could just go on and on.
@@ss-ct2gt he can even do comedy! The Jenny stuff had me laughing out loud! And he couldn't have looked more innocent and harmless. Yet we know he could rip that Brits arms off. Oh and when he accepts a beating for fixing the officer's motorcycle......you want him to destroy that guy. You can see he thinks about it for a split second....but then remembers there are more important people than him to protect.
@@zaxx Haha , looks like we both can pick out each moment of his performance and sing his praises 😊😊. On a side note, in the Dosti song montage ?? when these 2 guys,Bheem.. try to pick up a lamb from the pen ,and the little shepherd boy chases them away ??? I laughed out loud 😁😁😁😁.. These two ..as strong and brave and badass as anybody could EVER be...running for their lives from a little kid brandishing a little stick.. God ,i loved that . That was so...GOOD !!
One of the best reviews of this movie on RUclips…And I’ve seen a lot of them:) Appreciate the attempt to understand it from the original perspective,just like a foreign film is meant to be.It’s rare.One of the points where people from both hemispheres will differ is quantifying the ugliness and multi layered brutality of colonialism.Most agree it was bad,but how bad is really bad?That judgement can only come from experiencing it.In that the characterization of the British and their attitude towards Indians was depicted extremely accurately in the movie.
people will keep telling you to watch Sardar Udham but I highly recommend you to try out "Eega" from Rajamouli again before that. This is just a fun blast ride you can experience and cnanot be missed. Watching it with the boys is much better than alone tho. You'll laugh so much
NTR Jr Has An Amazing Talent Who Can Carry Emotions With His Powerfull Acting,Singing,Dance and What Not🔥❤️ A Perfect Allrounder In Indian Film Industry👌💥
Just a correction. At 10:04, he takes the role of Rama (not Shiva) his namesake. That's what makes it more amazing, as per Mythology Ram was an excellent Archer. Thus, at that point in movie he transforms into what he was named after. Similarly, Bhima also follows his namesake as someone with brute force.
Unfortunately no. At home on Netflix with Hindi dub. Wished it was in original language but despite that it was a blast. Would have been good to go oot and aboot to the theatres.
For you to get into indie films in india and doesn't lose things in context and culture differences there is a film called "sardar udam" which has same topic of RRR of British oppression in India in colonial era but one thing that is different between these films is approach, RRR is over the top which we love but sardar udam is extremely realistic, it's really a great film irrespective of this suggestion watch sardar udam at anytime, you will not regret
Sardar Uddham is a masterpiece in it's own way. The last 40 minutes of the movie is just heart breaking. As Indians we don't want any kind of award for this movie, we just want some recognition. Don't miss it Zaxx.
Great review. This movie has plenty of Indian mythological references as well(which might be interesting to know for American audiences) 1. Alluri Sita Rama Raju is named after Lord Ram(from the Indian epic Ramayana). Co-incidentally the character real name is also Ram Charan(named after Lord Ram) 2. Komaram Bheem is named after Bheem(from the Indian epic Mahabharata) 3. Bheem from Mahabharata is a strong muscular guy, which is how he has been shown in the film. Legend has it that Komaram Bheem was famous for hunting tigers in the wild and Alluri Sita Rama Raju was famous for doing sudden raids on police stations to steal weapons. 4. The final action sequence where Ram Charan is shown with bow and arrow and in saffron clothing is a goosebump scene, because of the resemblance to Lord Ram. 5. The scene where Bheem rescues Ram from the jail, is similar to Ramayana where Hanuman(ardent devotee of Lord Ram, and also a muscular strong God) helps Ram in the fight against the demon Ravana. 6. Ram Charan's girlfriend is named in the film as Sita (which is Lord Ram's wife's name in the Ramayana) 7. The fact that Ram's legs recover miraculously in the end fight scene , is also a reference to a magic herb(Sanjivani) which Hanuman brings from the Himalayas to heal Lakshman(Ram's brother) in the epic final battle of Ramayana. 8. The flag used in the train action sequence is a real pre-independence national flag used by revolutionaries fighting British. 9. The red colored pyramid that you see after first meet of Ram and Bheem is a game in India called Dahi handi. It's played during the festival of Janmashtami(birth day of Lord Krishna, the God who narrated the holy book of Bhagavad Gita and who is also part of Mahabharata). The story goes like, as a kid he loved butter so much that he used to steal it from everyone in the village. To prevent him, people used to hang up butter in pots at an impossible height. By he being a God, stole that as well. The event is celebrated in his memory. You will find that in many Indian movies. The way the story has been written in absolutely EPIC, mixing historical references and symbolism and turning them into super heroes. So it gets extra emotional for Indians seeing their childhood stories come alive on screen in a majestic manner.
Wow! I can't believe I'm just reading your comment now. Im about to work on my Bahubali 1 review and your knowledge is really going to help me better understand what I'm reviewing. Thank you 🙏
This is the best review of RRR I have seen. It did not just have the technical aspects, but your heart and love for this Tollywood film also shows in the review. Your sadness about American cinema now also.
Great review Zaxx. I am glad you caught many nuances in your rewatches. I want to point out some details about the story and characters which non-Telugu people who are not familiar with the real-life Ram and Bheem might have missed out on. 1. Rajamouli based this story on the undocumented period in the lives of both the people before they became the famous revolutionaries that they were. The key theme is friendship and both of them influencing each other. In that way, RRR basically serves as an origin story for both the real-life heroes. 2. In real life, Rama Raju had a bow and arrows as weapons, while Bheem carried a rifle. In the movie's third act you see Bheem giving Ram the bow and arrows and the outfit that he wears. That's the outfit the real-life Rama Raju wore. Similarly, Ram teaches Bheem how to shoot and gives him the slogan "Jal, Jangal, Jameen" (Water, Forest, Land) which was actually the motto of Bheem in real life. So, basically, the movie portrays their origins in terms of their weapons, attire, and their ideology to their friendship, and their influence on each other. 3. Regarding the core plot of the film - giving weapons to Indians to get back their freedom. The real-life Rama Raju raided police stations and seized rifles and munitions and led guerilla warfare against the British for the rights of the indigenous people. The writers took this aspect and weaved a fictitious story around this point.
@@zaxx Yes. Look up the images of real-life Komaram Bheem. You will see statues of him carrying a rifle. That's his weapon of choice. Similarly, real-life Rama Raju had bow and arrows as weapons. The movie shows that they got their weapons from each other.
The Russo brothers had actually asked Rajamouli about the scene where Bheem brings animals to the fight. He said he started out by thinking about it from Bheem's point of view. What are his strengths? He is from the jungle so animals are his natural connection. That’s how this sequence was designed. He must have felt like a fish out of water in the palace so he would bring along his strengths with him. That, and he said he likes to surprise his viewers :)
Even some indians thought that ramaraju s final apperance is lord Ram but it's not the case , actually seetha Rama Raju looks exactly the same as ramaraju's apperance in the final fight scene
He becomes an incarnation of Lord Ram. Look at the background music Ramam, Raghavam, Ranadheeram, Rajasam. The reference is quite clear.That is SS Rajamouli's interpretation of that character.
Thank u so so so much for this review full support from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️ loved ur review SS RAJAMOULI next movie is with India big star mahesh babu pre production will start in 2 months and movie may release in at the beginning of 2024. And also in America this movie will release in wide and large number of screens It will be an action adventure movie based.on amazon jungles 😁 The budget is massive than RRR in this movie RAJAMOULI become the big director from bahubali in India and with RRR he get most recognition globally
I echoed exactly with your opinion. Ram's character has more shades as per the story as his motive was unveiled only in the second half. But bheem's character is very straight as his motive was established in the start itself. Also Bheem need to showcase lot of emotions and there are many close up shots in comparision to Ram's character to showcase what he is feeling. My favourite among all is the closeup shot when he lost the key. The way he showcased how his innocence transformed into pain and then anger is awesome to say the least. Ntr is bang on in expressing the array of emotions in the gap of seconds. His emotions when he knows the truth that malli is alive from Jenny also deserves a lot of praise.
•Ram’s entry with that power BGM •Train pool blast holding hand BGM •Animal truck entry •The scene where Bheem stands at broken fountain pipe & Ram with firecrackers
I am awestuck with the kind of your perception you have in to Indian psyche..you are spot on and perfect..keep doing what you are doing..I have subscribed
Dude! Your review adds to the many other reviews that she’d light on ‘How & Why’ when it comes to a simple sit-up and to Bheem’s capability for example. Kudos on the bad CGI work but acceptable nonetheless cos the story begs to reach its end and we are passengers. RUclips MUST recommend your videos. Crazy that your quality is this good and I am being recommended this so late
@@theyoungindians9027 he is not lord rama. Just go and search name alluri seetha rama raju, u can see the get up of freedom fighter rama raju. It is original get up of seetha rama raju. Police get up is fictional but the look as like lord rama is the original get up of alluri seetha rama raju
Welcome to movie flavor land! As different and tasty as Indian food is, Indian films are just as full of flavor, maybe more. You may have noticed the "Interval" card drop mid-movie. That is the time to go hit the head, wash your hands, and grab a couple of fresh hot samosas with chutney, maybe a nice cold ThumsUp cola or a Limca, and head back to your seat for more thrills! 😁
SS Rajamouli is a fanboy of Mel Gibson he expressed that in many personal interviews of him.....When you said that the torture scene of bheem reminded you of Braveheart it brought a smile to my face because I know the fact Mel gibson's work inspires/drives Rajamouli
@@zaxx I recommend you to please watch Rajamouli's most underrated and overlooked movie 'Maryada raamanna' ..It is a bit inspired from Buster keaton's 'Our Hospitality'...Rajamouli adapted it brilliantly!
Welcome to the party Zaxx...very detailed and impressive review....u got bored with Hollywood in 90s and i am having the same feeling since the last decade ...long dialogues & taking a lot of time in character development..Hollywood sucks nowadays ...trust me i havent watched even a single Marvel movies till date ...anyways great review for RRR ...we have lot more stuff for u
Thanks! It's even worse now then it was back then. You can predict how a movie's going to end now, by having someone describe the characters. It's bland and predictable.
u noticed so many points than people belong to my region. especially the way u understood the characters surprised to see u guys liked this 60M USD movie after watching many high budget spectacular movies like marvel
As an Indian feel proud that tollywood is getting better than Bollywood, Bollywood has created such a bad reputation here that even our own people stop watching their movies. U can still find some gems in Bollywood but it's getting smaller and smaller. Soon Bollywood has to change thanks to tollywood which make sure it has original story and doesn't rely on copying someone else work. We feel proud of this movies. Anyone wants to watch some good Indian movies than watch bahubali, 3 idiot, taare zamin par, KGF etc.
I'm your New subscriber💓 SS Rajamouli never know the meaning of flop in his 25 years of film making. He's a great fan of Mel Gibson. That's why you see some Mel Gibson's wives in some scenes in RRR. In an interview, Rajamouli said "I can say every dialogue by dialogue, shot by shot & screenplay by heart about brave heart" That many times he watched that movie Any way art always grows through inspirations of somebody's previous work only. That goes to Mel Gibson himself. He might have got inspiration from the movies he watched as a young man. Both of them are legends in their respective places Btw watch bahubali in Telugu🔥 to get original emotions of the film as Rajamouli's films are based on human emotionsm mainly. He says "language has limitations but emotions of humans are universal. If a person is oppressed, a tribal react to it as similar to as the Japanese. That's why I try to minimise dialogues as much as possible & try to tell the story through visuals only" That's why bahubali (both parts) dialogues are just 21 pages & RRR are just 16 pages. Because he is an avid reader of Indian comics about ancient epics when he was a kid. That's why he loves pictures more than dialogues. One strange story about Rajamouli is when he was a kid he used to watch movies on screen before his friends had watched it. In his class there's a leisure period where he used to tell his version of the story of the film he watched at the parts where he didn't like it that much. He was very determined to change that scene he watched he didn't like when he grew up & become a director. He literally did that in his film. He created that scene & added his story to satisfy his thirst of that film he watched as a kid in an epic way. That scene is a horse rescuing his rider when he falls in a quicksand & it was abruptly cut. The kid rajamouli wasn't impressed with that scene so he made it in an epic way to put an end to that scene in his movie. That much determined & unsatisfied SS Rajamouli is. Legend for a reason 🔥 Thanks for reading my essay.
That was quite an information 👍 didn't know as much being from northern part of india. Like many here Baahubali opened doors of movies from south of india to us n now i enjoy watching malyalam, tamil n telugu movies. Malyalam movies r top notch i think. N plz dont feel bad it felt awkward reading that's y pointing out the only typo in ur comment. We don't see mel gibson wives in his movies but mel gibson vibes😊👍
Very cogent and ponctilllious review. Very valid points about masculinity. It is really more that physical strength but also inner truthfulness and strength. Most of the values highlighted in the film seemed to be disappearing in society today. A breath of fresh air for simplifying values that seemed to have been lost in translation today. Pun intended.
Great review. Nicely done. Yes , you did get all the pronunciations almost right. But just one thing that , In the end , the attire or avatar that Ram takes on is of Lord Rama and not Shiva. Just a small correction there. Loved your review.
NTR as Bheem has different shades of emotions in his character. He is pure like water, straight, innocent, fun, cute romance, protector ,helpful, bromance, emotional and furious. NTR is so natural and intense actor. He is the soul of the movie. Where's story and bgm elevates Ram character.
No way. Ram charan was much better in this movie than Jr NTR. Ram charan got a better character arc and he just absolutely nailed it. Even he danced better in Naatu Naatu song just a bit more.
@@sampathkrishna8841 yeah he just expressed his opinion and i too felt RC to be more prominent. Don't take me the wrong way but NTR's abs are looking uncanny and that's why he is not shirtless throughout the film but only in first scene which showed him in strict camera angles(to make it easy for vfx). (If you don't believe me, watch making pic for NTR's entry scene in zee5)
10:02 Rama raju emanates "LORD RAM" (incarnation of god vishnu in human form). Bow & arrow is lord ram's mighty weapon and trishul (trident) is god shiva's mighty weapon.
I think Shiva is also a good depiction of his ending scene look, Lord Shiva would not be any different, the best Archer ever and a devotee of Lord Ram. Har har Mahadev.
Dear Zaxx, I suggest you do a live reaction of the movie with someone who has not watched RRR yet. not just RRR but other good indian movies. Indian audiences love live movie reactions, and I think they would love the way I can imagine you do. Trust me, your viewership will increase exponentially.
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Loved the review!!Will definitely checkout the rest of your Indian film reviews.And here are few recommendations if you're interested :
1.My name is Khan
2.PK
3.Bhaag milkha Bhaag
4.Ittefaq
5.Vedam
You'll probably like them
Great review!! More people need to see this movie!!
Do watch ''3 idiot'' & ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan''....these were also global blockbuster that came from India.
@@robinrahul2176 what the fuck u people are doing ...it's ok to suggest movies but it doesn't mean u keep suggesting anything...it just means u r crying for validation...even kgf 2 , I don't think they will like,...cz it's over the top action and one man doing everything ...it was also overacting .... action scenes were not smooth in kgf ...while rrr has smooth actions and more creative type.
Sardar udham in Amazon prime is the best movie about Indian oppression by the British it was canceled for the oscar nomination because some westerners thought it was too anti British....... but trust me it's some james Cameron level stuff there........ just watch trailer and thank me later
This movie is from tollywood ( south India movie industry) , u can also watch kgf, kaithi, tumbad etc movies of South.
@@xyzak1728 It's an Indian cinema from South...It is not wood cinema.
This review nailed all the points that I enjoyed about seeing RRR in the theater and I'm so glad I saw it there. It's been too long since we've had men of action in the movies. The movie I keep comparing RRR to in my mind is Predator with Schwartznegger going mano a mano with the alien predator in the jungle. Two very different movies but they both have a primal nature of combat and survival to them.
Thank you! That's a good comparison to Predator, I never thought of that.
@@zaxx its not shiva its rama
@@nischesharma Yup, i screwed that one up
Why are all the western film critics saying it's been too long since we had men of action? Aren't The Rock, Jack Reacher, John Wick, Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Vin Diesel, Liam Neeson, etc. still huge franchises? Just wondering...
@@nsn5564 Sort of. The youngest person on that list is 50 and Neeson is 70. 3 of those franchises are associated with Tom Cruise. They're few and far between, and are literally a dying breed.
Absolutely!!!! You Nailed the Review Very Detailed and crisp coming from a foreigner I have never seen such a detailed review about RRR.
Just a small correction Zaxx, at the end Ram takes up the form of Lord Rama itself and not Shiva. BTW loved your review and really appreciate for spreading the word for RRR. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
No it is how the freedom fighter alluri sitarama raju looked in real life. Though it works metaphorical and literal way here.
@@nikhilalingala ya but director himself told he is making look like Lord ram and raju with same frame 👍🙏🔥
@@diyasmr02 the info that i said is a well known fact by everyone from telugu speaking states so yeahh
Please watch movie alluri seetharamaraju played by krishna. His attire is as same as in this movie. You can find the statues in Telugu states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with the same attire. You might not aware, so you might have thought that way.
Waow! These 2 points you brought up really shows how attentive you are to detail:
1. Scott has been given the mercy that he never gave to Indian People
2. The fighting styles of Ram and Bheem being Boxing vs Brute strength
Thanks! It took me 3 watches to catch most of the details, I'm sure i still missed much. There's no filler in that film.
@@zaxx I'll give you 2 more Intricate details which you would hav missed due to the cultural differences.
1. At the end when Bheem and Ram Run Together in an Iconic shot jumping over a flame, you can see The Tricolour (Indian Flag) in the frame. Saffron White n Green.
2. In the Interval sequence when Ram just enters the Chaos, you see 2 animals facing each other for no reason, Cheetah and Tiger. Down here we refer the actor NTR as Tiger due to his previous roles and Ram Charan as Cheetah (Name of his Debut movie)
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@@kingchess777 I would've never noticed those details. I can see it now!
Thanks for the review. As a person who loves my Telugu language movies, I feel soo proud that SSR has taken indian cinema to such level. I stay very near to RFC, the studio in which both bahubali and RRR were shot
I've watched Bahubali 1&2 as well. It's amazing what he can do with his budget, but more than that, he is one of the best storytellers in the world. Maybe the best right now? Everything he puts in his films is there for a reason. And you must pay close attention or you'll miss something.
I watched RRR and Bahubali 3 times already, and everytime I find something new
Parasite director quoted so well
"Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films"🙏
I would reccommend Sardar Uddham, this movie is also based on the british colonisation of India. This movie is very realistic and grounded. As Indians we just want the world to know what we have gone through under british as british colonisation of India is often just ignored. We just want some recognition.
Don't miss this movie by any means. BTW love your review. ☺
Sardar Udham is up next, after Bahubali 2. It's been highly recommended and its on Amazon here. And you're right about the British colonization being ignored, I feel like it's been heavily covered up.
Well for us,the only difference between british and germans is that britishers are really good at covering up their atr*cities.
Yup in Sardar Udham i can't control my tears in the end and my Blood boils a lot but The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a way ahead of Sardar Udham because Sardar Udham based on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre but The Legend of Bhagat Singh was true patriotic movie of India. I couldn't control my tears in the end. I am feel so proud that I am born in india and I am Indian ❤️
When you watch any Indian movie, i would recommend you to please consider the budget as well. for e.g. Tumbadd was made in the budget of less than 1 million USD and that's what make it even more impressive.
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Excellent video and review, Zaxx. I'm still waiting for a Japanese release for RRR. I want to experience it on a big screen with a kick-ass sound system!
You'll love it!
Please do wait for Japanese release... It's gonna be soon. It's worth to hold the excitement of watching it on big screen rather on netflix
Please watch kgf and kaithi movie from South industry of India, also available on RUclips in free.
@@xyzak1728 OK, thank you!
@@WakizashisTeahouse your welcome
This is beautiful. I am so impressed with your review and the fact that you could appreciate NTR's incredible acting while most westerners only talked about Ram Charan's. NTR is indeed a powerhouse. NTR was given a lacklustre attire owing to his role being a tribal and his looks were pretty much shaggy when compared to Ram Charan's dashing getup but his acting skills completely overpowered everything else.
I didn't know who NTR was before RRR but man am I obsessed!
I went on to check out all his previous works and still can't have enough of him!
Man , as impressive and genuine and striking as Ram Charan's performance is , and I absolutely loved him....it is NTR who walks away with the acting honours for me.....the little nuances that he brings to the character , that stand out.He has a highly expressive ,mobile face....emotions just flit through them telling their own story.
And dont forget that Bheem is dressed in very ordinary, "everyday" clothes all through the movie(except for the Naatu Naatu dance ),whereas Ram Charan's character is always dashing and debonair whether in the cop uniform or in the suspenders and trousers. And also has the striking makeover with bow and arrow in the last act.
Yet Bheem's, appearnce and performance is charismatic and imoressive as hell... thanks to NTRs
powerhouse performance.
I totally agree and I hadn't even considered costume. NTR is able to completely change everything about himself from scene to scene, he's impressive.
@@zaxx Absolutely! Rewatch the scene where he sees Jenny for the first time, stopping the guard from brutally striking Bheem's tribesman when he has no id.. The tiny expressions that flit across NTRs face as he watches her..the surprise and innocence and wonder that a Britisher could be so good and kind to a native ,..
Or the heartbreak in his face and voice as he wonders ,Have these British women never borne any children ? Dont they know what it is to cry ?? (After he meets the locked up Malli at the mansion)..
Or the utter disbelief in his expressions when Ram comes to arrest him..and he exclaims over and over again.. I cant bear to see you in this police uniform..I THOUGHT YOU WERE ONE OF US...which is what touches a nerve in Ram, btw, and he punches Bheem so hard that he loses the key..
Or the utter gut-wrenching ,heartrending primal cry of hurt and betrayal that he lets out..and then punches Ram in the face just as the camera freezes for the interval..
Man ,i could just go on and on.
@@ss-ct2gt he can even do comedy! The Jenny stuff had me laughing out loud! And he couldn't have looked more innocent and harmless. Yet we know he could rip that Brits arms off. Oh and when he accepts a beating for fixing the officer's motorcycle......you want him to destroy that guy. You can see he thinks about it for a split second....but then remembers there are more important people than him to protect.
@@zaxx Haha , looks like we both can pick out each moment of his performance and sing his praises 😊😊.
On a side note, in the Dosti song montage ?? when these 2 guys,Bheem.. try to pick up a lamb from the pen ,and the little shepherd boy chases them away ??? I laughed out loud 😁😁😁😁..
These two ..as strong and brave and badass as anybody could EVER be...running for their lives from a little kid brandishing a little stick..
God ,i loved that . That was so...GOOD !!
@@ss-ct2gt oh ya! That scene was hilarious!
One of the best reviews of this movie on RUclips…And I’ve seen a lot of them:) Appreciate the attempt to understand it from the original perspective,just like a foreign film is meant to be.It’s rare.One of the points where people from both hemispheres will differ is quantifying the ugliness and multi layered brutality of colonialism.Most agree it was bad,but how bad is really bad?That judgement can only come from experiencing it.In that the characterization of the British and their attitude towards Indians was depicted extremely accurately in the movie.
Thank you very much 🙏
people will keep telling you to watch Sardar Udham but I highly recommend you to try out "Eega" from Rajamouli again before that. This is just a fun blast ride you can experience and cnanot be missed. Watching it with the boys is much better than alone tho. You'll laugh so much
"We need heroes, and India got a lot!" 🔥❤❤
NTR Jr Has An Amazing Talent Who Can Carry Emotions With His Powerfull Acting,Singing,Dance and What Not🔥❤️
A Perfect Allrounder In Indian Film Industry👌💥
He's great. He doesn't need dialog to communicate, very subtle changes and body language. And he can fight. He's a star.
Just a correction. At 10:04, he takes the role of Rama (not Shiva) his namesake. That's what makes it more amazing, as per Mythology Ram was an excellent Archer. Thus, at that point in movie he transforms into what he was named after. Similarly, Bhima also follows his namesake as someone with brute force.
Great review. Fellow Canadian here and I’m glad you’re getting the word out for this film.
Another amazing film for you: Sardar Udham.
Thanks! Sorry I missed this comment (gotta apologize, because Canada). Did you get to see this in the theater?
Unfortunately no. At home on Netflix with Hindi dub. Wished it was in original language but despite that it was a blast. Would have been good to go oot and aboot to the theatres.
For you to get into indie films in india and doesn't lose things in context and culture differences there is a film called "sardar udam" which has same topic of RRR of British oppression in India in colonial era but one thing that is different between these films is approach, RRR is over the top which we love but sardar udam is extremely realistic, it's really a great film irrespective of this suggestion watch sardar udam at anytime, you will not regret
Yes! Im watching Bahubali 2 now and Sardar Udham is next, I've heard it's an amazing film and true history surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
@@zaxx yes it would be your first bollywood film
Sardar Uddham is a masterpiece in it's own way. The last 40 minutes of the movie is just heart breaking. As Indians we don't want any kind of award for this movie, we just want some recognition.
Don't miss it Zaxx.
@@zaxx will u do review of both bahubali movies?
@@vrajupadhyay9900 I'm working on my Bahubali 1 review right now
Great review.
This movie has plenty of Indian mythological references as well(which might be interesting to know for American audiences)
1. Alluri Sita Rama Raju is named after Lord Ram(from the Indian epic Ramayana). Co-incidentally the character real name is also Ram Charan(named after Lord Ram)
2. Komaram Bheem is named after Bheem(from the Indian epic Mahabharata)
3. Bheem from Mahabharata is a strong muscular guy, which is how he has been shown in the film. Legend has it that Komaram Bheem was famous for hunting tigers in the wild and Alluri Sita Rama Raju was famous for doing sudden raids on police stations to steal weapons.
4. The final action sequence where Ram Charan is shown with bow and arrow and in saffron clothing is a goosebump scene, because of the resemblance to Lord Ram.
5. The scene where Bheem rescues Ram from the jail, is similar to Ramayana where Hanuman(ardent devotee of Lord Ram, and also a muscular strong God) helps Ram in the fight against the demon Ravana.
6. Ram Charan's girlfriend is named in the film as Sita (which is Lord Ram's wife's name in the Ramayana)
7. The fact that Ram's legs recover miraculously in the end fight scene , is also a reference to a magic herb(Sanjivani) which Hanuman brings from the Himalayas to heal Lakshman(Ram's brother) in the epic final battle of Ramayana.
8. The flag used in the train action sequence is a real pre-independence national flag used by revolutionaries fighting British.
9. The red colored pyramid that you see after first meet of Ram and Bheem is a game in India called Dahi handi. It's played during the festival of Janmashtami(birth day of Lord Krishna, the God who narrated the holy book of Bhagavad Gita and who is also part of Mahabharata). The story goes like, as a kid he loved butter so much that he used to steal it from everyone in the village. To prevent him, people used to hang up butter in pots at an impossible height. By he being a God, stole that as well. The event is celebrated in his memory. You will find that in many Indian movies.
The way the story has been written in absolutely EPIC, mixing historical references and symbolism and turning them into super heroes. So it gets extra emotional for Indians seeing their childhood stories come alive on screen in a majestic manner.
Alluri SitaRamaRaju was a real life freedom fighter and his fiance's name was Sita
That's literally as it is in the movie
Wow! I can't believe I'm just reading your comment now. Im about to work on my Bahubali 1 review and your knowledge is really going to help me better understand what I'm reviewing. Thank you 🙏
Ram is sattological character of vedic culture its not mythological character.
You pronounced NTR and RRR correctly, my friend. Thanks for the review.
Well, that's 2 better than my last attempt!
This is the best review of RRR I have seen. It did not just have the technical aspects, but your heart and love for this Tollywood film also shows in the review. Your sadness about American cinema now also.
Thank you 🙏 I tried to give it the review it deserved.
Great review Zaxx. I am glad you caught many nuances in your rewatches. I want to point out some details about the story and characters which non-Telugu people who are not familiar with the real-life Ram and Bheem might have missed out on.
1. Rajamouli based this story on the undocumented period in the lives of both the people before they became the famous revolutionaries that they were. The key theme is friendship and both of them influencing each other. In that way, RRR basically serves as an origin story for both the real-life heroes.
2. In real life, Rama Raju had a bow and arrows as weapons, while Bheem carried a rifle. In the movie's third act you see Bheem giving Ram the bow and arrows and the outfit that he wears. That's the outfit the real-life Rama Raju wore. Similarly, Ram teaches Bheem how to shoot and gives him the slogan "Jal, Jangal, Jameen" (Water, Forest, Land) which was actually the motto of Bheem in real life. So, basically, the movie portrays their origins in terms of their weapons, attire, and their ideology to their friendship, and their influence on each other.
3. Regarding the core plot of the film - giving weapons to Indians to get back their freedom. The real-life Rama Raju raided police stations and seized rifles and munitions and led guerilla warfare against the British for the rights of the indigenous people. The writers took this aspect and weaved a fictitious story around this point.
Thank you for that awesome insight. Is that why Rama ultimately handled the bullet and rifle to Bheem at the end?
@@zaxx Yes. Look up the images of real-life Komaram Bheem. You will see statues of him carrying a rifle. That's his weapon of choice. Similarly, real-life Rama Raju had bow and arrows as weapons. The movie shows that they got their weapons from each other.
You put it in a right way loved your reaction. Love from India
It was an review with more effort made to get the contexts and with depth. Loved it. I subscribed
Thank you!
The best analysis on this movie so far I had come across from the past 3 months.subscribed
The Russo brothers had actually asked Rajamouli about the scene where Bheem brings animals to the fight. He said he started out by thinking about it from Bheem's point of view. What are his strengths? He is from the jungle so animals are his natural connection. That’s how this sequence was designed.
He must have felt like a fish out of water in the palace so he would bring along his strengths with him.
That, and he said he likes to surprise his viewers :)
Even some indians thought that ramaraju s final apperance is lord Ram but it's not the case , actually seetha Rama Raju looks exactly the same as ramaraju's apperance in the final fight scene
Both bro because he is taking Lord ram arrow and look like ram and it's saying Lord ram in raju 🙏🔥👍 btw nice movie ✌
He becomes an incarnation of Lord Ram. Look at the background music Ramam, Raghavam, Ranadheeram, Rajasam. The reference is quite clear.That is SS Rajamouli's interpretation of that character.
Thank u so so so much for this review full support from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️ loved ur review
SS RAJAMOULI next movie is with India big star mahesh babu pre production will start in 2 months and movie may release in at the beginning of 2024. And also in America this movie will release in wide and large number of screens
It will be an action adventure movie based.on amazon jungles 😁
The budget is massive than RRR in this movie RAJAMOULI become the big director from bahubali in India and with RRR he get most recognition globally
It's much better than what we're getting here, but people are finding out
Excellent Review!. If somehow there could be RRR Yearly showings it would be 🤯🔥💯. More People Need to see this unmatched Gem!.
I agree 100%
An amazing review!
The first time when I watched I was literally in love with RAM at first glance. The 2nd time Bheem impressed be even more
I echoed exactly with your opinion. Ram's character has more shades as per the story as his motive was unveiled only in the second half. But bheem's character is very straight as his motive was established in the start itself. Also Bheem need to showcase lot of emotions and there are many close up shots in comparision to Ram's character to showcase what he is feeling. My favourite among all is the closeup shot when he lost the key. The way he showcased how his innocence transformed into pain and then anger is awesome to say the least. Ntr is bang on in expressing the array of emotions in the gap of seconds. His emotions when he knows the truth that malli is alive from Jenny also deserves a lot of praise.
Yes, the scene with the key was awesome. After that, he was completely unleashed and justifiably so.
@@zaxx RC 🔥💯🥵🥵
Such a finest and well researched review . Thanks for reviewing . Love from india
Watch "tumbad"...........a Indian horror movie
Thanks. We need to start a list of films to check out!
Great recommendation
I already watched Rrr movie more than three times in theater in 3D and more than two times on Ott. And i got goosebumps every single time i watched.🔥🖤
•Ram’s entry with that power BGM
•Train pool blast holding hand BGM
•Animal truck entry
•The scene where Bheem stands at broken fountain pipe & Ram with firecrackers
This is the most wholesome review of RRR i saw from a foreigner. U r really amazing.
Thank you. The film deserves the proper attention.
Great review Zaxx, enjoyed it
Thank you so much 🙏
NTR is born talented and Ram Charan became talented. Both are assets to this movie
what a magnificent review!!!😃
Thank you!
I am awestuck with the kind of your perception you have in to Indian psyche..you are spot on and perfect..keep doing what you are doing..I have subscribed
Thank you! And thank you for subscribing, I appreciate it.
Thanks for the review
Lovely review!
Loved your review... Thank you so much for putting so much effort into this...
Thanks for watching and your comment! Much appreciated 🙏
Super review bro. Clear, Concise and most importantly well Curated.
Thank you for spreading Indian Cinema to the world.
Thanks for this amazing review. Glad you enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Happy that you got a glimpse of our Indian Movies...Thank you
I'm taking a deep dive into Indian Cinema and it's sooooo refreshing!
Dude! Your review adds to the many other reviews that she’d light on ‘How & Why’ when it comes to a simple sit-up and to Bheem’s capability for example.
Kudos on the bad CGI work but acceptable nonetheless cos the story begs to reach its end and we are passengers.
RUclips MUST recommend your videos. Crazy that your quality is this good and I am being recommended this so late
Thank you for watching!
Great review among all the other reviews i watched about RRR.
Spot on!!
Such a great review and such a great understanding 🥳
Thank you 🙏
Not the role of Shiva
It's Lord Ram
Anyways nice review!!
Awesome review my friend! Keep up the good work
Thanks!
Exceptional review!
Thank you, and thanks for watching 🙏
Great ,great review. Well done.
Thanks for watching
Perfect review!
Love from India!
Thank you!
Excellent review. The best so far.
Wow, thank you 🙏
NTR king of Acting 💥
He's great!
Guys you must watch Tumbbad movie ,and Andhadhoon movie.
You did a very thorough research. More than most reviewers I came across.
An honest and passionate review. Thank you Zaxx.
Thank you!
10:01 It's actually the role of Lord Ram!! Not Shiva 🙂
Not lord ram it's actually alluri Sita ramaraju he is freedom fighter 😊☺️🙏
@@mayankindian3750 He is Lord Rama.
@@theyoungindians9027 no brother lord ram nahi hai wo unka look reality me esa hi tha alluri sitarama Raju 😊😇😍☺️💪🥰🇮🇳❤️
@@theyoungindians9027 he is not lord rama. Just go and search name alluri seetha rama raju, u can see the get up of freedom fighter rama raju. It is original get up of seetha rama raju. Police get up is fictional but the look as like lord rama is the original get up of alluri seetha rama raju
Ntr ....... Torchbearer of indian cinema
Omg what a review..with all details..i enjoyed....
Thank you 🙏
ONE OF THE BEST REVIEW ON RRR AND ALSO I LEANT FEW THINGS ABOUT OUR HISTORY.. SO COOL WORK
This is the best review I watched. Coming from an Indian.
Wow! Thank you very much. That's high praise 🙏
Welcome to movie flavor land! As different and tasty as Indian food is, Indian films are just as full of flavor, maybe more.
You may have noticed the "Interval" card drop mid-movie. That is the time to go hit the head, wash your hands, and grab a couple of fresh hot samosas with chutney, maybe a nice cold ThumsUp cola or a Limca, and head back to your seat for more thrills! 😁
SS Rajamouli is a fanboy of Mel Gibson he expressed that in many personal interviews of him.....When you said that the torture scene of bheem reminded you of Braveheart it brought a smile to my face because I know the fact Mel gibson's work inspires/drives Rajamouli
Wow! That's awesome! I love Mel Gibson he's made some of my favorite movies.
@@zaxx I recommend you to please watch Rajamouli's most underrated and overlooked movie 'Maryada raamanna' ..It is a bit inspired from Buster keaton's 'Our Hospitality'...Rajamouli adapted it brilliantly!
Excellent analysis ... Well done bro.
Welcome to the party Zaxx...very detailed and impressive review....u got bored with Hollywood in 90s and i am having the same feeling since the last decade ...long dialogues & taking a lot of time in character development..Hollywood sucks nowadays ...trust me i havent watched even a single Marvel movies till date ...anyways great review for RRR ...we have lot more stuff for u
Thanks! It's even worse now then it was back then. You can predict how a movie's going to end now, by having someone describe the characters. It's bland and predictable.
Excellent review. You have done a great job. Everyone should be convinced to watch the movie with your pitch!
u noticed so many points than people belong to my region. especially the way u understood the characters
surprised to see u guys liked this 60M USD movie after watching many high budget spectacular movies like marvel
Hollywood has a ton of money, but no creativity.
Best review ever of RRR
Excellent Review Bro Love From India ❤️ And RRR 💯🔥
Thank you 🙏 and thanks for watching
You review mad me sooo so so emotional. It is another great story making.. 👏🏻
You can also add Sarabjit movie in your list too. It's an very emotional and heart touching movie.
This is the best review by a foreigner so far....
Thank you
Thank you! That's high praise.
@@zaxx keep going like this.... All the very best .....
your analyzation is great sir. Your are great sir. Thank you
Thank you for watching!
wonderful review, genuine and to the point. Love from Bharath (India).
Thank you for watching and your kind words.
As an Indian feel proud that tollywood is getting better than Bollywood, Bollywood has created such a bad reputation here that even our own people stop watching their movies. U can still find some gems in Bollywood but it's getting smaller and smaller. Soon Bollywood has to change thanks to tollywood which make sure it has original story and doesn't rely on copying someone else work. We feel proud of this movies. Anyone wants to watch some good Indian movies than watch bahubali, 3 idiot, taare zamin par, KGF etc.
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SS Rajamouli never know the meaning of flop in his 25 years of film making.
He's a great fan of Mel Gibson. That's why you see some Mel Gibson's wives in some scenes in RRR.
In an interview, Rajamouli said "I can say every dialogue by dialogue, shot by shot & screenplay by heart about brave heart"
That many times he watched that movie
Any way art always grows through inspirations of somebody's previous work only.
That goes to Mel Gibson himself. He might have got inspiration from the movies he watched as a young man.
Both of them are legends in their respective places
Btw watch bahubali in Telugu🔥 to get original emotions of the film as Rajamouli's films are based on human emotionsm mainly.
He says "language has limitations but emotions of humans are universal. If a person is oppressed, a tribal react to it as similar to as the Japanese.
That's why I try to minimise dialogues as much as possible & try to tell the story through visuals only"
That's why bahubali (both parts) dialogues are just 21 pages & RRR are just 16 pages.
Because he is an avid reader of Indian comics about ancient epics when he was a kid.
That's why he loves pictures more than dialogues.
One strange story about Rajamouli is when he was a kid he used to watch movies on screen before his friends had watched it. In his class there's a leisure period where he used to tell his version of the story of the film he watched at the parts where he didn't like it that much.
He was very determined to change that scene he watched he didn't like when he grew up & become a director.
He literally did that in his film. He created that scene & added his story to satisfy his thirst of that film he watched as a kid in an epic way.
That scene is a horse rescuing his rider when he falls in a quicksand & it was abruptly cut.
The kid rajamouli wasn't impressed with that scene so he made it in an epic way to put an end to that scene in his movie.
That much determined & unsatisfied SS Rajamouli is. Legend for a reason 🔥
Thanks for reading my essay.
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That was quite an information 👍 didn't know as much being from northern part of india. Like many here Baahubali opened doors of movies from south of india to us n now i enjoy watching malyalam, tamil n telugu movies. Malyalam movies r top notch i think. N plz dont feel bad it felt awkward reading that's y pointing out the only typo in ur comment. We don't see mel gibson wives in his movies but mel gibson vibes😊👍
Very cogent and ponctilllious review. Very valid points about masculinity. It is really more that physical strength but also inner truthfulness and strength. Most of the values highlighted in the film seemed to be disappearing in society today. A breath of fresh air for simplifying values that seemed to have been lost in translation today. Pun intended.
loved the review
Thank you!
good review. one correction : Ram is the avatara of Vishnu - the preserver. Cheeers!
amazing identifications!!!
Thank you!
Another banger 🤙🏽
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Wonderful movie 🍿 wonderful review 👍
So so so loved your review!!!! This Magnum Opus is first among equals and the BEST MOVIE EXPERIENCE I've ever had! Period!!!!! 🤘🔥❤️
Please review 'Sardar Udham' the storytelling is as perfect as it could get , it'll definitely change your perspective about Bollywood
I watched it and did a short video about it yesterday, it was expertly made and needs to be seen.
Wonderful review...great job 👍👍
Thank you 🙏
Great review. Nicely done.
Yes , you did get all the pronunciations almost right.
But just one thing that , In the end , the attire or avatar that Ram takes on is of Lord Rama and not Shiva. Just a small correction there.
Loved your review.
Thank you! I completely missed on the Ram/Shiva take.
NTR as Bheem has different shades of emotions in his character. He is pure like water, straight, innocent, fun, cute romance, protector ,helpful, bromance, emotional and furious. NTR is so natural and intense actor. He is the soul of the movie. Where's story and bgm elevates Ram character.
He was great! He played so many different characters inside that one performance. Very impressive talent
No way. Ram charan was much better in this movie than Jr NTR. Ram charan got a better character arc and he just absolutely nailed it. Even he danced better in Naatu Naatu song just a bit more.
@@joshguyme its his opinion brother your opinion may differ thats it
@@joshguyme honestly your opinion sucks , you might be a guy who sees commercial movie that's why it look good to you but ntr is exceptional
@@sampathkrishna8841 yeah he just expressed his opinion and i too felt RC to be more prominent. Don't take me the wrong way but NTR's abs are looking uncanny and that's why he is not shirtless throughout the film but only in first scene which showed him in strict camera angles(to make it easy for vfx). (If you don't believe me, watch making pic for NTR's entry scene in zee5)
I loved the entire review start to finish.
Man you're amazing
Wow, thank you for that
10:02 Rama raju emanates "LORD RAM" (incarnation of god vishnu in human form). Bow & arrow is lord ram's mighty weapon and trishul (trident) is god shiva's mighty weapon.
If I have to introduce someone to Indian cinema, it will be kumbalangi nights.
I think Shiva is also a good depiction of his ending scene look, Lord Shiva would not be any different, the best Archer ever and a devotee of Lord Ram.
Har har Mahadev.
great review. 😍
Thank you!
Congrats for 3k subs
Dear Zaxx, I suggest you do a live reaction of the movie with someone who has not watched RRR yet. not just RRR but other good indian movies. Indian audiences love live movie reactions, and I think they would love the way I can imagine you do. Trust me, your viewership will increase exponentially.
That would be really good idea!