RNBDJ had enough hype aroused. Touted as the next biggie from Yash Raj Films camp, directed by Aditya Chopra (who makes a comeback after Mohabbatein) and presenting Shahrukh Khan along with their latest discovery Anushka Sharma.
The 'Chance Pe Dance' song fails miserably in trying to accomplish the feat of having beats, so irresistible that almost anyone is pulled to the dance floor. The item number 'Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke' doesn't sound like an item number or interesting or ...anything. Salim Sulaiman need to take a cue from Vishal Shekhar's Deewangi from Om Shanti Om. Overall, the music is dull and boring. Read rediff's review of the movie's music here.
Besides, the production house left no stone unturned in their effort to get publicity. Have a dekko at the number of competitions that they launched pertaining to RNBDJ.
The movie managed to collect so much cash in it's first 10 days to be declared the biggest hit of 2008 so far. Read more here.
And after watching the movie, I would say that I tend to agree more with Raja Sen (for a change) than I do with Suparn Verma.
Story: Circumstances force Taani (Anushka Sharma) to marry Surinder Sani (Shahrukh Khan). Taani's fiance dies in a bus accident just before marriage. Taani's father dies of heart attack before requesting his favorite student Surinder to marry Taani. Taani doesn't love Surinder and makes it clear to him at the onset of their newly married life.
However, Surinder is head over heels in love with Taani and is hell bent on impressing her. Bobby (Vinay Pathak) succors Surinder in this and transforms Surinder into Raj. (It had to be Raj - after all, it's an Aditya Chopra movie, remember DDLJ, Mohabbatein.)
Another series of instances and Taani is left in a position to choose between Surinder and Raj. In a weak moment, she confesses her attraction towards Raj. However, all ends well.
The biggest ask from the movie is that of a tighter screenplay. Vinay Pathak marvels and actually steals limelight in quite a few scenes. Anushka is good, specially considering that she is a newcomer. No complaints in the cinematography department. Music plays a pivotal role in how well a choreographer can do. That can explain not a impression carving dance from Shiamak Davar and Vaibhavi Merchant.
Last but not the least, the item number featured Kajol, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji trying to imitate Nargis, Sadhana, Helen, Mumtaz and Neetu Singh. Bipasha and Preity couldn't do much justice, whereas Kajol, Lara and Rani did a job par excellence.
UPDATE: This movie is slated for April 25th release.
ANIL KAPOOR ROCKS! And here's how. Watch the trailer below.
We all knew that Anil is a good actor but so much of voice modulation. Man, thats ishtyle indeed!
But the million dollar question being still the same old one, i.e., will this movie be worth watching? In other words, will it be worth being reviewed at think-M? ;)
Given that I was so excited by the promo of the movie, what would one expect of me but to watch it the very first day. However, nothing on those lines ever materialized. Thanks to all the pre-reviews that linked this movie being a Chopra family remake of an already poor Johar movie 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'.
Though it was almost a year's gap between the release of these 2 movies, the shock of KANK was huge. That said, I did give Shaad Ali (the director, also credited for 'Saathiya' and 'Bunty Aur Babli') a chance by watching the movie a few months later. Am I kind or what? :)
Well, given my low expectations and all that, the movie did manage to still disappoint me in a few departments. However, the positive point about it is the movie had some bad luck too. The story was different and very sweet too.
The failure of the movie can be attributed to perhaps the following few factors:
1. An over dose of many similar looking YRF releases. 2. The false hype of JBJ being a remake of KANK. 3. Poor screenplay and equally poor direction. The movie should have been crisp and not unnecessarily elongated to fill those painfully long 132 minutes.
As said, the music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy was decent and would fair an overall rating of 3.5 with a special mention of the song 'Kiss of love' and 'Bol Na Halke'.
I just couldn't resist myself from posting a blog for promo for this movie. It's an awesome trailer with everyone - Abhishek, Preity, Bobby, Lara leaving an impression!
The only reason this movie gets a rating of 3.0 is because of its novelty in concept and idea. Other than this the movie has nothing great to talk about.
Newbie director, Kabir Khan, hasn't done bad for the first time but he hasn't excelled either. The Yashraj banner has, ofcourse, ensured that this movie gets enough publicity and it did. It was part of lot of international film festivals.
There are no songs in the movie. The background score is not very enchanting. Locales wise, Afghanistan is a beautiful place. It was a treat to see it in Khuda Gawah as well.
Story: Suhel Khan (John Abraham) and Jai Kapoor (Arshad Warsi) are two Indian journalists trying to interview atleast someone from Taliban group post 9/11's twin tower incident. They hire a Afghani guide (Hanif Hum Ghum) and they find an American journalist (Linda Arsenio) too. But a Taliban kidnaps them to save his neck and reach Pakistan border.
The movie is about their journey till they are freed. However, it's interesting to know that they cut the 'Osama Bin Laden' joke from the movie, which they showed in trailers. Wonder why though?
I was never a fan of John Abraham's acting skills and this movie did not prove me wrong either. He has nothing to proffer in that department. And Arshad Warsi is on the other end of talent. He is just like a diamond, the more you polish it, the more it shines. As in, the more movies he does, the more he surpasses himself.
Salman Shahid, Hanif Hum Ghum and Linda Arsenio were mediocre. I am not sure if I would ever see them in another Hindi movie, unless Aditya Chopra decides to repeat them. Hey, talking about Aditya Chopra, did you know that he's apparently seeing Rani Mukerji these days? And that the trailer of his next venture, Tara Rum Pum looks interesting.
Yes, there's slight introduction of gossip in think-M columns starting with this review. :-) See ya soon!
There would be no denying the fact that Dhoom was different and impressive. So, do you not expect a huge rush for Dhoom:2 (better known as D:2). But it's just natural when people can even comment on its posters.
Sanjay Gadhvi and Aditya Chopra had enough expectations raised and had the movie nicely hyped. Though there was no need for it to fear competition from Don and unnecessarily delay its release.
The movie is good with its share of boredom (thanks to Uday Chopra and Bipasha Basu). Choreography is good and with Hrithik, everything looks good.
Pritam hasn't delivered anything that can compete with his own 'Dhoom'. His music is kind of getting repetitive and boring. 'Dhoom Machale' still being the best amidst D2's lot.
Story: Mr. A loves leaving impressions. Whether it is impressing Jai Dixit or Sunehri, he has all tricks in his pockets. But what Mr. A doesn't know is Jai can make him impress someone... Wit of Jai against Perfection of Mr. A...
Credits: Mr. A (Hrithik Roshan); Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan); Sunehri (Aishwarya Rai).
I think it is waste even saying that Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra exist in the movie. Their characters are not even well crafted.
It's a movie of and for Hrithik from start till end. But Abhishek and Aishwarya can make their presence feel.
If the director and music were to be rated alone, it would be very hard for them to even manage 3.5. But how can I be strict with rating, when the 2 most happening stars (Hrithik & Abhishek) star together in dhoom like this!
With two big hit movies to his credit, this year certainly belongs to Hrithik Roshan! Dhoom Machale!
Despite the story being predicted even before the movie released, despite it being the same old wine in new bottle, there's something about this movie that can keep you glued to the seats till the end. Never mind the stretchful watch post intermission. The 3.0 credit goes to this movie solely because of the director Kunal Kohli.
Story: Rehan meets Zooni and cupid strikes them. Nothing stops them - neither Rehan's flirty nature nor Zooni's blindness. But Rehan has other promises to fulfill. He leaves Zooni... and after 7 years, when Rehan accidentally knocks her door, she shouts 'Rehan'... Zooni has her sight back but has lost her mother. But everything is forgiven and forgotten as old flames revive. But Rehan needs to leave for one last time... will Zooni let him go?
Rishi Kapoor needs no proof that he is a brilliant actor. It's refreshing to see Kajol after a long time and she meets her expectations. Aamir Khan looks aged in front of Kajol but his acting skills show more maturity with every performance he delivers. Tabu is, however, wasted in a miniscule role.
A Yashraj movie and good cinematography, good locales are free with your purchase of entertainment ticket. Kunal Kohli has not done a marvelous job but it's not bad either. In short, it would not be easy for him to get a Filmfare nomination.
There are certain scenes in the movie which are just superb. The scene where Kajol discovers that her father is dead has been brilliantly executed. Though the songs lack freshness, they have been picturized well.
Do not expect much from this movie but just watch it for time-pass entertainment. In short,
Hum na jhel paate shaayad Agar junoon na hota aapka Shyaad na karpaate hum Itne paise bhi fir fanaa
Yes, it's Neal-n-Nikki that managed to beat 'Dil Diya Dard Liya' in ratings. The lowest scorer on this blog. A winner indeed! Enough said. The movie is as horrible as were the trailers.
Story: Was there any? It looked as if the director just needed some situations to make the girls expose and guys flirt.
Phew! I finished the movie in 30 minutes. It was faster than 'Naach' too. Arjun Sablok, the director of this movie, had raised my hopes from his earlier flick 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum'. That's altogether a different story that even NTJNH had sunk at box-office without a trace.
