Arjun: The Warrior Prince (2012)

Thanks for the memories!

Sorry, this movie sucks

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Several have already commented about the missing portions, about the amazing animation, about the wonderful work the voice-over artists have done, etc.At the very end when Arjun squares off against Duryodhan, their disparity in heights reminded me of the epic fight choreographed between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the Colosseum in the movie 'Return of the Dragon'. Needless to say, I was quite surprised (and pleased) when I saw Arjun use quite a few of the same moves that Bruce Lee used (e.g., the quadruple rapid-fire kicks; his rapid feet movement feet when he circles around Duryodhan). Even the way the latter falls was quite reminiscent of Chuck Norris' fall.One other thing I'd like to add. Some comments were made about how no 'special weapons' had been shown to have been used in the movie, but Arjun still somehow managed to vanquish the Kaurav army single-handed. Given the spate of 'realistic' mythological movies that are being made nowadays (Troy, Hercules, etc.,) where the heroes are portrayed as human rather than demigods endowed with supernatural powers, Arjuna: The Warrior Prince is a decent attempt at animating an Indian mythological hero and making it a story of how he gains mastery over his fears. This is basically a story for children and as such, adding something like the 'Brahmastra' or one of the other 'astras' would only divert from the moral the director was trying to convey.

I will give Arjuna only a 4/10, and the 4 is for actual effort they took to make a good piece of animation in this 'age' of bad animation (in India). The film starts off promisingly but loses track and strays off. The actual storytelling of the Mahabharata is flawed. The makers have tried to cramp way too much in one small film. It's almost like an overdose of information for those that actually don't know the tale. Also, at points, it is wrong information for those that don't know the original. The film ends so abruptly, the viewers don't know if they should still sit in front of the screens or move out.As far as the animation is concerned, at many points the scenes look too flat. But there were even those scenes that left me completely spellbound, and they were the only reason I watched the entire film. The main characters are a good effort. But the secondary characters look and feel very seen-it-before. My verdict would be, watch it only for the animation.

for animation who represent a proof of courage face to Japanese industry. for story - subtle lesson of moral, Indian civilization and brilliance of virtues. for music. and for the good taste of childhood , in case of adults, seductive adventures for children. the mixture between drawing and real places, the circle of story in story, the easy identification with Yuvraj, the crumbs of memories from Pocahontas, the scene of fights and, sure, the details, makes it charming. it is not perfect and many observations may be realized. but only by quarreling . the film is beautiful and may become classic. old recipes and correct work. and flavor of a slice from past in a subtle form of national propaganda.

One word Excellent.......I have watched many Indian animations but after Ramayan the legend of price Ram, Arjun is the only animated movie I really loved.The Animation is just out of this world and it can compete with any other animation movies of the world.Not only animation but the story telling was also very cool, I think it the best way to tell this story and its not lengthy at all, movie is just 2 hrs long I think, which is cool, I think children as well as Adults will enjoy it,and best part is everyone will take away something from it.Keep up the good work.