Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Film: Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Dir: Priyadarshan

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiny Ahuja, Ameesha Patel, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav

Rating: 3/5

REVIEW

Of late Mr Priyadarshan's offings have been of the catagory where the comedy seems to be forced in and too overbaked. Also he has been typecasted into comedy. This film does a lot of good to him. This film has comedy, suspense and horror.

Plot revolves around a Raj Mahal in Rajasthan and its history and its present. Things start going terribly wrong from the say Shiny Ahuja and his wife Vidya Balan (Siddharth and Avni) move into the mahal contarary to the elder wisdom. Siddharth is a rationalist and doesnot believe in bhoot -pret. He feels that someone in the family is mentally ill and exploiting the fear of the family. Steps in the psychatrist friend - Akshay and the suspense unfolds.

The second half is longer than the first hour though for me the film doesnot drag because I could not find any portion the film could have done without. The cinematography adds a lot to a spine chilling experience at a lot of places and so does the editing. The music is ok but labon ko is great though it could have been picturised better and would have looked magic if the pacing of the shots was slightly slower.

Direction is apt. Performance wise film belongs to Vidya Balan. She is wonderful in the second half. Akshay Kumar does a great job again. Paresh Rawal is again in top form though hbis character is inconsequential towards the end. His delivery is awesome his expressions are magic. Especially loved his lines "Sab log jhund me chalo. Mujhe ye batane me bilkul sharam nahin aa rahi ke mujhe dar lag raha hai". He just mesmerises you each time he gets a chance. Amisha Patel is reasonable. Manoj Joshi is good. Asrani and Rajpal dont have much to talk about. The big disappointment though is Shiny Ahuja. He could not fit into the image of a Royal person. It is a case of miscast and not very convinving portrayal.

Overall a more than entertaing affair. Enjoy the Bhool Bhulaiyaa!!!

PARZANIA

Movie: Parzania

Dir: Rahul Dholakia

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Sarika, Parzan Dastur

Rating: ****

REVIEW

It was my class 10 board exams when Godhra episode had happened. My English paper was postponed because there was a bandh observed on 1st March. I felt terrible. Exams postponed!

But then, I could not imagine the gravity of situation. Parzania, which came 5 years later, is an eye opener. Not over baked. Never hams. These are some comments you can vouch and associate with this film.

Truly a representative of the new era of Indian Cinema the film rocks. If the future is goin to be films like this, its encouraging to say the least.

Parzania is the story of a closely knit Parsi family - Naseer, Sarika, Parzan and a little girl. A modest middle class family, living in a chawl in Ahmedabad and having no complains with life whatsoever. While Sarika is a home maker, Naseer (Cyrus) is employed in a 'Talkies'. Parzan is a cricket freak. All was smooth upto 28th of February 2002 - the black day on which Godhra blast took place. The fire spread wild. The blast was may be manufactured and used as a political weapon and HINDU - MUSLIM rift was sparked. A mob of thousands of party activists bombed the chawl and massacured the Muslims. Even the neighbours didnot come to rescue when Shehnaz (Sarika) sought shelter for her little kids. The chaos was such that Parzan got left behind in the run for life and could not be traced in any form living or dead till date.

The film wins not only because it portrays the riots very realistically but also brillaintly captures the struggle of the family to get back young family. Almost everything under the face of the earth has been tried. Police and priest alike but NO RESULT!!!!

Script, which is the foundation of any film, is excellent and well balanced. Direction by Mr Dholakia is great. The technicalities of the film are superb- be it editing or cinematography all departments contribute. But the flm needed performances from its actors. And who better then Naseer and Sarika. Both are brillaint and go strength to strength. Sarika is par excllence in the riot portion as well as the trial portion while naseer spells magic in the part when he goes for a nine day seclusion for his son Parzan. Parzan dastoor and his sis are good. All the others chip in.

Overall a film worth watching and then having a copy of it in your DVD library for more watches!!!! Great and honest!

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.