2014 Bollywood film by Rajkumar Hirani. This Blu-ray is Region A, pressed in Hong Kong and features English + Chinese sub-titles. Main language is Hindi with English in parts.
This absolutely charming Indian film focuses on an alien, PK, sent to study Earth. He soon runs into problems as the remote for his ship is stolen and he's left wandering the desert naked, alone and unable to speak a word of our languages. He soon learns however that Earthlings have someone who takes care of those in need, God. And if you go to one of God's offices, see one of his managers and pay the fee he'll take care of you. But even after paying God his fee, PK's problems continue, leading him to wonder if God is really there.
The film was very controversial in India, raising questions about faith, religion and fraud. Some religious groups even called for it to be banned.
But it's an incredible film with humor and heart and a just incredible performance by Aamir Khan whose facial expressions and body language manage to convey PK's alien nature without any make up.
Like many Indian films music is an important part but other than one song and dance number it's not really a Bollywood musical.
The second disk has some interesting behind the scenes stuff but is a mix of Hindi and English with no subtitles and alas, nothing really about the controversy.
enerzijds een grappige films, anderzijds ook een spannende film die de draak steekt met de zin en onzin (waanzin) van de godsdiensten. zeker niet te missen !!!!
Cried a lot. Not for a big love or romance, nor for God or finding truth. I cried for a small love and a small lie …
By the way, please forgive me that until now I did not know who Anushka Sharma-san is. I have been a fan of her since I saw her dancing “Jiya re” in “Jab tak hai jaan.” I would fight Kohli-san for her. I would practice cricket for her … hahaha