Vikram Gill
Krrish 3 (2013) is a bit of a mess. The film's greatest strengths lie in the continuity it maintains with its predecessors, Koi Mil Gaya (2003) and Krrish (2006), and the seemingly genuine passion from behind the camera to make a true superhero epic. Of course, Krrish 3 creates about as many visuals as it borrows from existing superhero films, but this attempt to stand toe-to-toe with Hollywood actually gives the film a slight upper-hand; its hero is actually heroic. Compare Krrish 3 to another superhero film released the same year, Man Of Steel. The latter was critically derided for its overabundance of destruction with seemingly no consequences, as the titular Superman fights Zod and his cronies with no regard for the innocent lives all around him. Krrish, on the other hand, takes care in trying to save any civilians caught in the crossfire of his climactic fight with antagonist Kaal. Perhaps the film's best sequence is when Kaal spots this "weakness" in Krrish and deliberately brings down a building in order to distract him. Krrish takes Kaal's punches while barely managing to stop the debris from hitting the civilians below, and ultimately takes the brunt of its force himself in order to save a baby. Is it cheesy? Yes. But is it also an extension of the heroism the film boasts as its thematic through-line? Absolutely.The film's other highlights can be found in its more character-driven scenes, hearkening back to relationships and characters established in previous films. Hrithik Roshan's dual performance as father Rohit Mehra and son Krishna Mehra is a pretty spectacular one. Their scenes struck me as the most interesting ones, such as Rohit injecting Krishna with Kaal's virus and Rohit's final sacrifice via sun-based technology, which he came to understand via his alien friend from the first film, Jadoo. Using the previous film's villain, Dr. Arya, and a familiar connection with our leads as the basis for our new villain, Kaal, was also a clever use of continuity. Unfortunately, as interesting as all the heroics and continuity may be, it simply doesn't add up to much. Perhaps if the film was shorter, or chose to focus more on character beats rather than action beats, it could better leave its audience with the sense that "good always triumphs over evil" and "anyone can be a hero," as it is so intent to. These are well trodden and clichéd superhero themes to be sure, but that doesn't mean they can't still work, or result in a great film.The film's biggest missed opportunity comes in the character Kaya, one of Kaal's mutants, who is capable of changing her physical appearance. Initially, she is tasked with impersonating Krishna's wife Priya in order to discover how Rohit was able to create an antidote to Kaal's virus. However, living with Krishna proves an eye-opening experience for the sheltered laboratory experiment, as she finds herself drawn to Krishna's kindness. She even gets a taste of heroism when Krishna, out of costume, saves a woman from falling to her death in a shopping mall, and Kaya catches the woman's baby. She is rewarded with congratulations from onlookers. All the positive attention confuses her until Krishna flat out explains to her, again out of costume and in front of the gathered crowd, what Krrish stands for and how brave actions on anyone's part represents that. How no one has figured out Krishna's superhero identity is completely beyond me. Kaya's experiences with Krishna ultimately lead her to switch sides and turn against Kaal. She helps Krrish to rescue his kidnapped wife and leads him to Kaal's fortress. For this, she is killed by Kaal and dies a quick, wordless death in Krrish's arms. If this summary of Kaya's role in the film sounds fleshed-out and satisfactory, it really isn't.Kaya is an interesting idea that is never really fleshed out as a character, her interest in Krishna stemming less from a desire to discover herself separate of Kaal, and more from a passing romantic attraction. This also results in a fantasy musical number in which Kaal dances and sings with Krishna outside the temple from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Here we find another of the film's hurdles; being a Bollywood production. I've admittedly not seen many Bollywood films, but the gist of those I have seen are romance and music. Krrish 3's predecessors did a fine job of integrating both, with Rohit and Krishna falling for their respective sweethearts with appropriately placed and fun musical sequences. Krrish 3 is at an immediate disadvantage as our lead is already married, hence the manufactured non-romance between Kaya and Krishna. Without the romance to drive the musical numbers, each one comes off as unnecessary and ultimately forgettable. If possible, I would recommend completely dropping any musical sequences from the proposed Krrish 4, or at least find a better way of integrating them, such as the circus sequence from Krrish (2006).Overall, Krrish 3 is only a slightly above-average film. If not for its heroism and flirtation with interesting ideas, it would be a totally average film, not quite terrible enough to disregard, and not quite good enough to recommend. As it is, Krrish 3 succeeds more than it fails, but those failures keep it from reaching the bar the film sets for itself, both in trying to compete with Hollywood and telling a complete story. P.S. If Krrish 4 ever comes to be, allowing Kaya a fuller character arc would significantly make up for Krrish 3's shortcomings. In Kaal's words, "Only those who are born can die," so it should be easy enough to bring her back.
Prashast Singh
After watching this film I realized that I wasn't wrong in thinking that Krrish 3 wouldn't be able to match up with Krrish,the first part.The excessive romantic scenes,pointless music and story although don't leave anything much special for the audience,but technically, the film is good. Otherwise it is just an average attempt by the makers.The fights,VFX and Locations are good.Hrithik is once again back in form.He proves himself superior to other actors with his awesome performance.The VFX has made him look new and entertaining,as a superhero.Thanks to SRK,whose VFX company has made it look like a master film,although it is not really like that.The emotional scenes are necessary for any film but the film didn't have them much.I would not really appreciate the makers for making such an average film with good action,VFX but a completely disconnected story and utter garbage type music.On the whole,Krrish 3 is a film that can be watched by all,but will be relished mostly by kids.An average film overall!
Rehaan Khan
In 2006,I loved Krrish but now after waiting seven years for Krrish 3 I will not be looking forward to Krrish 4. 3 reason why krrish three is so bad. 1)Music. It's music is not good for your ears and the lyrics fails to connect to the film's plot (like any bollywood soundtrack does,it connects to it's plot.)2) Too predictable. I didn't try to ,but it turned out I predicted the whole film. I wasted £15 just to predict a 2 and a half hour movie. NOT!3 (finally) ) Priyanka's role size. It is just tiny. She only appears in like 7 scenes.i give it it 3 stars for the VFX,kangara's and vivek's performance.
