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Wake Up Sid (2009)

Awesome acting by both the protagonists. Not to forget the simple yet tight plot that ends in a message to the spoiled brats of today. Throws light on the self-realisation and awakening that is missing in current youth. overall an awesome flick to watch :)
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Best of the coming of age bollywood movie
Wake up Sid, directed by Ayan Mukherji brings out the story of two beautiful souls played by Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma amidst the land of dreams 'Bombay' (as used in the movie). The story is about Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor) who is a rich spoiled brat does not care about life let alone college- loves partying and hanging out with friends. Swiping his credit card in every possible luxurious splurges, who cares about credit card statement! meets with Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma) an aspiring writer all the way from Calcutta (Kolkata) at his college farewell party- they immediately bonded over their aspirations and dreams with a view of beautiful sea at Marine drive accompanying hot drink. Then it turned out helping her in shifting to her new flat, decorating it and celebrating her birthday (ditching his parents wedding anniversary). The movie strongly focused on these two stark characters how one is not ready to own up to their responsibilities and how another one is strongly independent. The infusion of these two characters, the molding and accepting themselves has been beautifully crafted through and through. The acting is so strong it gets under your skin. And last but not the least Mumbai city plays an integral part showing it can be really a softy at times- especially when it is raining and it is not always about how to survive. The romance, the friendship, life engulfs you literally.
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Wake Up Sid is a light-hearted movie which is only good for a one time watch.

The movie's main protagonist Siddharth Mehra, played by Ranbir Kapoor is portrayed as the cliched spoilt, rich, brat who is selfish and a party-goer. The movie enters a twist when Sid leaves his rich fathers house in rage and then is faced by the struggles of life. And, like all Indian cliched movies the hero rises up and his new improved character building is shown in the film as he learns the meaning of life from Aisha, an aspiring writer from Kolkata, who he later falls in love with.

The movie can be classed into the ultimate cliche category with a happy ending, with a kiss in the rain. The slow paced movie is easily predictable.

The movie is a time pass and is basically only for teenagers or college kids as it filled with chick flick movements and no brainer- off-beatness.

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Anurag Pandey
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I liked Wake Up Sid more than I thought I would. To be honest, the story is a bit too close to home, as my son has graduated college and is trying to find his way in the world. Ranbir Kapoor is Sid. He's a rich Bombay kid who flunks his college finals. Anupam Kher is his father (who else!) and tells him he has to go to work in the family plumbing fixture business. When he walks out, Sid and his father have a huge fight and he is kicked out of his family home, his credit cards canceled. Sid can"t think of anywhere to go than to the apartment of his new friend Aisha ((Konkona Sen Sharma). I think Aisha was supposed to be 27 and Ranbir much younger as he was supposed to be a college graduate (maybe 23?). Anyway, it's unusual to have the woman be older in any Bollywood relationship so brownie points for that. Aisha is new to Bombay and starting a new job and an independent life. Read the rest of my review here: https://moviemavengal.com/2016/08/13/wake-up-sid-slacker-ranbir-coming-of-age/
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Bollywood rarely makes a movie like Wake up sID , a coming of age movie that captures the life of a young charming and filthy rich brat ( on second thoughts, not so bratty ) called Sid Mehra.
A care free young man who has absolutely no idea about his future. The movie takes its time to establish its protagonist through a series of events and a song. At the same time he meets Aisha a more serious girl who is new to the city. Sid quickly furnishes a bond with her , and later she becomes a mentor like figure for Sid from which he learns nuggets of life and relationships. She offers him never before seen perspectives of life and changes his views about everything.
Even though this is a pretty standard plot for any movie of this genre, its the soulful execution of debutante director Ayan Mukerji that takes the movie to new heights . Ayan crafts light hearted scenes with occasional humor and mild emotions and music by SEL adds more charm to the movie.
But the real winner here is Ranbir Kapoor who meticulously portrayed the character of Sid mehra , he nails the character completely.
An excellent movie for all youngsters out there !!
Do watch it
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Ranbir kapoor starring Wake Up Sid, is not something new but it keeps you engaged by its simple story line. This movie conveys view on self-realizaton. Konkona Sen Sharma (Aisha) has done her role in a pleasing way. Cinematography at its best, that makes everything in the movie feel good. Light-hearted movie that leaves precipitate of motivation. Credits to Ayan Mukherjee and his team!
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Amrutha reviewed Wake Up Sid
This is about a boy who is very lazy. He fails in one of the examinations after which his father askes him to leave the home. He was very interested in photography and loved clicking unique pictures. He was applying for many jobs. Then a girl from kolkatta walks into Mumbai in the search of job. They end up becoming friends. They stay together in an apartment. They also work in the same company and she changes him completely. One fine day she writes an article named" the new girl in the city". The boy's parents take him away as he has realised the importance of having a job and working hard. For the rest of the story see the movie.
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This is what every youth want to see, a straight forward and a fast paced story with minimum drama. Wake up sid had all the ingredients of a super blockbuster a sweet sensible story and, lots and lost of fun. This movie make us realise the importance of small things that we might dont even notice in our daily life -our family, friends and our dreams ,passion and much more. Ayan Mukherjee had done a phinominal job. Unusual and contrasting pair of Ranbir and Konkona added amazing flavour to the story.
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What can I say about the brilliance of this movie that it has got to offer..
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what a movie! that's why i love bollywood.
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