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Film: Partner

Starring: Govinda, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta

Dir: David Dhawan

Banner: Sohail Khan Productions/ Parag Sanghavi

Rating: ***1/2

REVIEW

Both David Dhawan and Govinda have seen their highs and lows. Coming back together after a long time they are both back into their own. Both are in full form this time. They deliver one of the most refreshing entertainer of the year this time. This might not necessarily be conventional cinema but is as effective an entertainer. The story build up in the first half of the first half and then always has an upward graph.

What is very refreshing to see is that this is a kind of comedy where the comedy is not forced into the narrative neither is the romantic track just there because it should be there. Both are in sync and balanced and yes they fully complement each other. The only disappointment was that Chota Don track didn’t conclude anywhere. Most importantly the main plot about Govinda and Salman was done full justice to and had its conflicts.

Performance wise Govinda rocks. Salman is par excellence. Both suit the character totally. The only problem is that Sallu bhiaya is sometimes unaudible. Among the girls both Katrina and Lara are mesmerizing to say the least. Aarti Chabbria has a small role but her presence is felt. The little boy is cute. Rajpal is good and does his biot. Rajat Bedi is ok.

The music is another highlight of the film. You literally wait for one song after the other. Songs are visually very likable so is the rest of movie. Though there are a few misses here and there the screenplay works. Editing is competent. The pace of the movie is just right. Direction is good

In all an all paisa vasool film and should have a good repeat value.