We are Family - Excruciatingly Boring and Old Hat!

Rating: 2.25/5 stars
Value: Rs.75 value for Rs.150 ticket.
Recommendation: Avoid. Women and those who love Kajol may like (find it OK?) it. Similarly, don't think children should watch it or they will find it entertaining.

Facebook status: WE ARE FAMILY-- 2.25/5 stars, Rs.75 value for Rs.150 ticket. First half is EXTREMELY boring. 2nd half is rehash of Kuch Kuch, Kal Ho Na Ho, etc. Karan Johar should grow up! He is stuck with the same formula and emotions. Pathetic story and direction. The usual acting by the trio and the kids! Reco: AVOID. Women and those who like Kajol will not listen to me and still go! OK with me! (Go to Aashayein instead!)

The first half of the movie was excruciatingly boring. So to say there was nothing, or nothing new in it. The second half reminded you of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kal Ho Na Ho. I do not know why Karan Johar has stuck to such a tired, oft repeated formula. OK, you have done some mixing and matching, but the result is boring mostly.

The story and the direction is pathetic. The trio and the kids do their standard routines. Of course, perhaps, the acting saves the film to some extent. Kajol and Kareena trying to outdo each other as actors and characters does take the film up one level from rock bottom.

Unfortunately, I have not seen Step Mom. But I would say that Karan Johar has just used this as a camouflage to hide his repetitive story telling (as mentioned earlier this is just a rehash of his formulaic films). Coming to think of it, Sharukh Khan, perhaps, would have done wonders for this film. Sharukh Khan acting as Sharukh Khan works. But Arjun Ramphal as Arjun Ramphal (he is excruciatingly boring in this film, like in most of his films.) just does not work!

For me, the only saving grace of the film is the song Jail House Rock, ops, I mean its Hindi version. I think Kajol and Kareena are fabulous in it. Choreography is excellent. Arjun Ramphal too rocks! You can watch this song on TV!

This film is definitely NOT for the family, not for kids! I am not too sure whether children will enjoy any part of this film. One or two scenes they are cute and truant! Also, they should not worry as Uncle Karan will still be using the same formula when they grow up! This time the Step Mom is in USA, when the kids grow up, they can see the same film with Step Mom (K and K themselves or their kids!) on the Moon or some planet!

Recommendation: Avoid this movie! Women, fans of Kajol, Kareena, Karan Johar will still make a beeline -- as they may like or tolerate this movie. Personally, I wish I had spent my money on seeing AASHAYEIN again, rather than watch this nonsensical, formulaic film.