Saturday, January 30, 2010

Rann Movie Review


Friday, January 29, 2010
Rate: 3.5/5



The movie has its own drawbacks as there are very few relief moments in its narration, becomes a little slow in the second half and the basic plot also resembles to Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Corporate”. But it’s unarguably more thought provoking and relevant in the current scenario. Ram Gopal Verma is there visible in the entire film and impresses you the most in the scenes where Paresh Rawal is interacting with his silent mother, Amitabh is explaining the irrelevant difference between a Hindu and a Muslim, Sudeep trying to cope up with the extreme pressure of being successful, his suicide scene and the well written climax where the truth prevails in the end.

Ram Gopal Varma is itching to tell a new story in his movies. You may garland him for his efforts or loathe him if you feel letdown, but you need to hand it to him for picking up stories that defy stereotype.

On the whole, Rann is truly a well-made film. No two opinions on that. The film should be patronised by viewers of serious, sensible cinema. Recommended!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Veer Movie Review


January 22, 2010
Rate: 3.5/5



The story told is about Pindaris, a group of tribals, who were true to their word, and who preferred death to betrayal. It's their fight to unite India, to fight the British who ruled then. A very interesting plot thought of by Salman, who plays VEER. The film also has interesting twists even though 'Boy meets girl from enemy camp' remains the central theme. It moves away from the staid formula of parents opposing and lovers uniting against all odds.

Set in the 19th century, this period drama is no classic epic, but it has the trappings to keep you glued to your seat. Yes, there are loopholes in the screenplay and script and some silly moments as well, but once you see the brave attempt by the makers you cannot but laud it.

Chance Pe Dance Movie Review


January 15, 2010
Rate: 3/5



CHANCE PE DANCE gives you a funky, Hollywood feel as the two main characters; Shahid Kapur and Genelia D'Souza are introduced. Its breezy flow, a funky and cool Shahid and 'cute chemistry' between the two add to the bliss. However, Ken is not able to maintain the momentum throughout.

Sameer (Shahid Kapoor) is a struggling actor, with huge dreams and a never-say-die spirit. Not even when he is rendered homeless as he has no money to pay the house rent, does he give up. He takes up teaching dance to kids at a school.

Bhavnao Ko Samjho Movie Review


January 15, 2010
Rate: 2/5


movie tarts with a multi-millionaire, Himmatlal, who has lost his elder son and daughter-in-law in an accident and is survived by his grand daughter Suman and younger son Sunderlal. Sweet and young, Suman being his pet & Sunder being his worry, as he is a proper spoilt creature and a good for nothing Drunkard.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Dulha Mil Gaya Movie Review


Friday, January 8
Rate: 3.5/5

Sushmita excels in a role that demands her to be hoity-toity. She enacts her part effortlessly. One wishes to see her more often on the big screen! Fardeen does a good job, especially towards the end when he's about to confess something vital to Ishita. Ishita delivers a sincere performance. It's a pity that a superstar like Shahrukh is terribly wasted in an inconsequential role. It may not go down well with his fans.

Mohit Chadha has screen presence, but gets no scope. Johny Lever is wasted. Ditto for Tara Sharma. Suchitra Pillai and Howard Rosemeyer are passable. Parikshit Sahni, Bina Kak and Viveck Vaswani are as usual. On the whole, Dulha Mil Gaya doesn't work!

Pyaar Impossible Movie Review


Friday, January 8
Rate: 3/5



Pyaar Impossible is a feel-good film. If you are a romantic, this one's for you. Even if you're not, still watch it. Its one of those films that will bring a smile on your face - something that most Hindi films don't do these days!

A love story works if you fall in love with the on-screen characters and also if it knocks on the doors of your heart. Pyaar Impossible does that. Pyaar Impossible may not be the ultimate romantic film
, but you can't deny the fact that there's something about this film that stays with you, that you carry home... sorry, carry in your heart.

Friday, January 1, 2010

BOLO RAAM MOVIE REVIEW


January 1,2010
Rate: 2.5/5


Lead actor Rishi Bhutani has a strong built and a fine presence on the screen. He is good at action but still needs to work hard on his face expressions and dancing skills. He tries hard to talk with his staring eyes but falls short of making the desired impact. However, the boy has got all the required elements to prove his untapped talent in his forthcoming films. The girl playing his love interest, Disha Pandey and her brother enacted by Krishan Khatra both prove themselves as newcomers and have a long way to go in their acting careers. Music has a very limited scope in this tense thriller, but still Sachin Gupta presents a good song “Maa Tera Jaisa” in the movie, as required by its subject. The Background score on the other hand shows all the hard-work gone into it and fills the silence remarkably.

In all, “Bolo Raam” is a suspense thriller with an interesting plot not told in an equally interesting style. It is partially good as far as the subject is concerned, but could be much better with a more engrossing treatment and a different mystery in the climax.

Raat Gayi Baat Gayi Movie Review


January 1,2010
Rate: 2/5


The story is simple but the end, when it unravels, will have you believing in love even more.

The performances are just perfect for their parts. Rajat Kapoor persuasively plays the glib-tongued flirt. Vinay Pathak shows spontaneity in his comic timing and gets the best lines. For a pleasant change, Dalip Tahil breaks his stereotype to play a light-hearted character. So is the case with Navneet Nishan who thankfully doesn’t ham and is likeable as the ignoramus high-society woman. It’s good to know the charming Anu Menon beyond her Lola Kutty image. Iravati Harshe is flawless. Neha Dhupia is decent. Ranvir Shorey and Makrand Deshpande are merely used as complimentary add-ons.

Though not as exceptionally hilarious as Bheja Fry or as deeply poignant as Dasvidaniya, Raat Gayi Baat Gayi (from the Rajat Kapoor – Vinay Pathak camp) is entertaining in its own small-n-smart way.

Raat Gayi Baat Gayi is not everyone’s cup of tea – rather glass of wine. But then again it’s not targeted towards teetotalers of cinema. This one night stand is worth indulging for some wild-wacky-wicked fun.