Kaal

Kaal - it had a scary theatricaltrailer. I could hear kids scream and cry. The plot sounded fun and different and was the first time jointly produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar. Being an avid watcher of serials like Aahat, Achanak, etc. (no, not zee tv horror show), no doubt I was expecting an entertainer. Not that I was disappointed but it did not impress me either.

The movie had music by Salim-Suleiman, which I just couldn't enjoy - too westernized and loud, just like what every other album offers these days. There are no songs in the movie but for one by Shah Rukh Khan which is meant to be a surprise package. Not a catchy number (not atleast to me) and with colored hair Shah Rukh was a very boring one to even see. I hate it so much, when I see all actors and actresses trying to ape what's happening in European and other countries. The choreography department did not rock either.

The music album is not a collectible for me and if I were forced to pick a number from it - I would perhaps choose "tauba tauba".


As far as the story is concerned, given it has a suspense element, I am not going to reveal it to spoil the fun for people who haven't seen it yet. However, the plot revolves around 4 characters - Dev (Vivek Oberoi), Ishika (Lara Dutta), Krish (John Abraham) and Riya (Esha Deol) who end up in a fictitious Orbit National Park full of man-eating tigers. They find Kaali (Ajay Devgan) as their only guardian when havoc plays its cards.

But for John Abraham and Esha Deol, I do not think I have complaints against any one else in the acting department. Soham was good with his directorial debut but needs more polishing and experience. I would be looking forward to Soham's next though.

Rating: 2.5/5.0