FULL OF HAPPYNESS

Well do I need to review this movie. Id rather just share my opinion about this movie. Very rarely do I watch Angrezi flicks. And even more rarely do i get so engrossed into it. This film is full of inspiration, grit and yes happyness! The film is technically flawless. Will Smith is just awesome. I can still remember the scene where he runs down the stairs and celebrates his victory. Never seen such a subtle and such a honest performance!!! Truly mind boggling!!!!

WHY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Film: RGV ki AAG

Dir: RGV

*ing: Amitabh Bachhan(introducing as Babban), Ajay Devgan, Prashant Raj, Nisha Kothari, Sushmita Sen, Mohanlal, Sushant Singh, Rajpal Yadav, Urmila Matondkar (Mehbooba) and Abhishek Bacchan( special App)

Banner: RGV

Rating: 1/4 (one fourth of a star on 5)

REVIEW:

Writing more than two paragraph is waste my and the readers precious time. What on earth does RGV think he is doing making such a film inspired from an all time commercial classic. Wasn't bacchan saab given a narration of the script?? If he was what prompted him to be introduced as Babban?? though Gabbar always fascinated him is a well known fact.

The script, direction and acting are the biggest culprits. A noted critic praises Devgan well I thought Devgan had lost all the interest in the film rite from day one. Just try to find a semblance of rescemblance between Jai- Veeru and Heero- (I forget the name). Babban is one of the LEGEND's biggest blunders. Sushmita is wasted and miscast. Nisha Kothari tries her best to be the new Basanti but she shd refrain from such wasted efforts in future. Mohanlal is the only one who can be given positive marks. Music is nowhere near the influence of Ye dosti, Koi hasina. Mehbooba is bearable but not Abhishek. I think he visited the sets and by mistake was in front of the camera. Background score hams to take emotions out of you but the script has nothing. Sound mixing and editing are horrible. Camera work is good but there is a overuse of fast movements which were not required. On the whole this one is a worst attempt to spoof SHOLAY. STAY AWAY!!!!

HEYY BABY

Film: Heyy Baby

Dir: Sajid Khan

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Ritiesh, Fardeen Khan, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani

Banner: Nadiadwala and Grandsons

Rating:***

REVIEW

They say its a lift from a holly flick and a marathi movie. I dont mind bcoz i have not seen either. Coming now to heyy baby, this delivery by Sajid Nadiadwala (as said by the promos) is again a good comedy after Partner. There are sequences that make u fall off the seat. Just as there used to be previously a relief comedy this film has relief tragedy which is as good and as eye moistening as any good film.

The movie is about 3 friends and their encounter with a baby - a girl whi makes them cry. Whose baby is it? well watch the movie for that.

As the film took off I was cursing Sajid Khan bcoz once i read that this was a film entire family could enjoy. But for the initial 15-20 minutes I thought that this one is gonna be cheaper than MASTI but pleasently not to be.

After the initial reel or so the film makes you giggle. The ANGEL is really cute. And the gags with Angel and her fathers are amazing. The pre interval portion appeals to the EQ as well. Some scenes manage to send goose mums to you. Ditto for the second half.

Well the films technicalities are competent. Good story to build on, decent dialouges, great pj's, and some chartbuster tracks!!! Direction needs a special mention. Sajids direction is really very mature.

Performance wise Akshaye, Ritiesh,Vidya, Boman and to spring in a surprise Fardeen are in great form. Their expressions are really amazing. Fardeen Khan needs a special mention about the Parimal episode. Anupam Kher is decent but has not much footage. SRK is a forgettable affair after Chak De India. But the film belongs to baby Angel.

On the whole the film is worth a watch. Not a masterpiece but a good entertainer. Thumbs up to both the Sajids.

TRULY CHAK DE!!!!!!!!!

Film: Chak De INDIA

Dir: Shimit Amin

Banner: Yashraj Films Pvt Ltd

Rating: ****1/2

REVIEW
Yashraj films was passing through the torrid time. Previous two films had totally deflated the image of YRF. Especially JBJ which flopped big time. But this is not the case with CHAK DE INDIA. YRF is back in form.

Deviating from the film a special mention on the promos of Lagaa Chunri me daag – story of a woman and Aaaja Nachle which I cant afford to miss the fist show after seeing the promos. Coming back to the film this one had a poor opening because of lack of aggressive publicity YRF is famous for. But the film will soon grip the heart of every Indian.

The story is about a hockey player Kabir Khan who is defamed to be friends with arch rivals Pakistan. Hes thrown out of the hockey arena. 7 years later he takes up the coaching of the Women’s hockey team who has neither sponsor nor supporter. And the film picks up.
This one is virtually flawless. The direction, the emotions, the technicalities are excellent. This takes out the passion for the country virtually every minute. Ever engrossing ever motivating the film has smashing dialogues, competent editing, great camerawork and the soul- the story is more than there.

The film makes u smile, makes you cry and makes you proud of the country. SRK is a sureshot entry to the Filmfare nomination. All the others supporting him are excellent.
The only one aspect which was lagging was the music of the film. The music could have surely been much better.

Truly worth more than a watch. TRULY CHAK DE!!!!!

MARVELLOUS AKSHAYE

Film: Gandhi My Father


Dir: Feroz Abbas Khan


Banner: Anil Kapoor Productions


Rating: *1/2

REVIEW

A formidable cast, interesting story line, good promos were enough to attract me to the theatre for the movie. Also supporting my aspirations to see the film were the encouraging reviews. But the venture did not quite turn out to be as interesting

Based on the story of the Father of the nation and his son, the film doesn’t quite work. But even though it has its high moments. Not getting too much into the theme of the movie the positive aspects of the movie are the performances. Each matching the other. Be it Harilal (Akshaye) or MK Gandhi (Darshan Jariwala) aur Kasturba(Sheffali Shah) or Gulab Gandhi (Bhumika Chawla) all are just unbeatable. They are the people who engross the audience into an uninteresting film. The cinematography and music are apt and inspiring.

That’s all about the positives. The screenplay of the movie is confusing. What didn’t help the movie was its directionless editing and director missing the plot at crucial moments

Overall not much to boast off. But do see the movie for Akshaye who makes the audiences cry. He is superb.

BACK N HOW!!!!

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.

NAQAAB

Film: Naqaab

Starring: Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi Sharma

Directors: Abbas- Mustan

Banner: Tips Films

Rating: *1/2

REVIEW

Some films have emmense potential. But unfortunately something somewhere goes wrong. Ditto is the case with Abbas Mustan’s latest offing – Naqaab.

I went to see the film in the second week and the attendance was 30% at best. Before watching the film first hand I had heard negative comments from people who had already seen the film already. By the time it was interval I was cursing them because I found the movie flowing and having some great thrills in store towards the second half. But unfortunately that was not the case. The story lost its grip in the second half and by the time end scrolls rolled I was disappointed.

The major glitch somewhere lied in the screenplay and characterization and portrayal of a few characters. Towards the last 15 minutes the film goes nowhere and I could simply not comprehend what was happening and why.

Nonetheless there are consolations for the people who went to see the movie. Akshaye is superb. The total portrayal and each small emotion shapes up perfectly. Urvashi Sharma rocks for her first film. The music is in sync with the movie. Abbas Mustan touch is seen throughout. Audiography needs a special mention.

But the negatives somewhere outweigh the positives. Bobby Deol was efficient in the first half but cannot say the same for the more crucial second half. Vishal Malhotra and Vikas Khalantri were totally unbearable. Could have found better representatives for the role. Cinematography didn’t appeal. There was oversue of dizzy effect and somewhere the colouring was not great. Raj Zutshi was wasted.

On the whole a good story gone a begging

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