SWADES is one of the beautiful films in India. The storytelling, the story, the performances, music, direction are finest. A descent film for the family. The film is long, more than 3 hrs but will retain your mindfulness. Its songs are heart touching, by AR Rahman.

For me the movie's most likeable moments are- The serenity of the environment upon which the movie is shot. The moments when Ramayana is displayed as religious symbol. The songs that captures the heart for every feeling throughout the movie. The decent affair between Gayatri and Mohan. The scientific application in building a hydro electric project for the village. The project built is displayed as easily understandable by laity. Well done.

The film is out and out optimistic. It is set within the positive environment. The antagonist elements like indian caste orthodoxy and bigotry are loosely shown. It seems unreal but also acceptable in regards to the film theme. Had Shah rukh faced a village where negative elements were stronger he would have quit India returned to NASA forever. But Ashutosh Sir wanted to make a positive representation of Indian society so we see film as it is. Its theme of optimism is praiseworthy. Though reality is halted a slight bit, still, we can't neglect the issue that good people influences goodness in society. So optimism exists through them.

For me the most comedy scene in the movie is actually very serious. It's when John asks Mohan about leaving NASA. The dialogues are John- Well, mohan you know what you are going to lose.

Mohan- I know what I'm going to gain.

John- Well, Go light your bulb.

It's the greatest unintentional comedy scenes ever made in the world.