Ragini MMS 2 : Review

Director: Bhushan Patel
Actors: Divya Dutta, Sunny Leone

Rating: 1 / 5

Ragini MMS first part was shown as a reality and this second part was an attempt to make a movie on this reality. What was tried and expected here was the story behind this haunted house, evils and all those recurring horror themes. I often find these stories interesting even if they are above average like the ones in Vikram Bhatt movies. They at-least make some sense as far as the horror logic is concerned. But this one was really atrocious. Neither anything was new nor interesting. Although not a type of movie in which one will cry waiting for the end but of a type in which one will keep on searching some content. The first half was a build up and leaves with some hope of an interesting story of haunted Patwardhan house. It looked that there's lot of scope to channelize on this concept and second half will bring some excitement, but regrettably it was full of foolishness and moreover the ending was absurd.

Divya Dutta was the only actor that looked doing some acting in this revenant plot. She was the only interesting thing in the movie apart from Sunny Leone not for her acting off-course. All other supporting actors including Sandhya Mridul were pathetic although Anita Hassandani was comparatively better.

Direction seemed copied from all other previous horror flicks where nothing new or firm was presented. Bhushan Patel has attempted this genre the second time after 1920 that was much better than this one. Improvement was expected from him but reverse happened.

To start with, Meet Brothers' Baby Doll kicked off the movie well. Although not much of music was used in the movie, it again ended with a kick by Honey Singh's vodka song.

Overall a very dud flick with a revenant plot and below average acting.

Bewakoofiyan : Review

Director: Nupur Asthana
Actors: Rishi Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonam Kapoor

Rating: 2.5 / 5

My expectations were less after the unconvincing initial cut of the movie but it didn't disappointed. A beautiful comedy touch has been given to a good pickup story from a normal life where a couple persuades their family for love marriage. It had a very nice start and keeps you attached almost throughout the journey.  A good light hearted comedy where nothing is that great but everything is acceptable and satisfactory.  I'll give thumbs up to the dialogue writer as it suited perfectly with the whole script and was exactly according to what was expected for this type of story. Best part of the movie is it's length. There's almost no drag, no silly surprises and the movie keeps it pace correctly. Although first half is comparatively better where the second half has some slow moments, but overall it brings a smile to your face at the end.

The reason I've started with Rishi Kapoor's name in the Actors list above should be clear. He stole the show from the so called lead actors. I already had expectations from him because one of the major factors, which made me little excited to see this movie was Rishi Kapoor. Once again he rose to the expectations and delivered a fantastic performance. Be it dialogues, screen presence and whatever it is, he was charming. Ayushmann was also very good and proved his worth again. Of course not a big star performance, but a required enamor that he delivers every time. Sonam continues to be a usual dumb actor but thankfully nowhere she spoils the show and brings forth a decent one.

Nupur Asthana worked on yet another light hearted comedy after Mujhse Fraaandship karoge and doesn't disappoint at all. It's again a modest attempt that is least expected from a director always. Hitesh Sonik's music is not used much but mostly goes well with the movie.

Overall a good comedy that is enjoyable and yet forgettable.

Queen : Review

Director: Vikas Bahl
Actor: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao

Rating: 4 / 5

My all nerves are shouting that this is one wonderful movie but I'll hold myself to talk about both ups and downs. Movie gives a good earlier feeling but slows down immediately for around half an hour. A very typical Indian girl who honestly follows all the rules and values in the society and living a normal decent life suddenly gets a shock which moves her life. Luckily she takes a decision to travel as planned but the movie slowness remains. I'll say it's all justified to build a plot to deliver an awesome treat to the viewers. Kangana single handedly manages to keep the film alive at that time. Film really takes off after the drink scene in Paris and never seemed to land thereafter.

Yes the movie has content and enough material but what makes it moving is Kangana and only Kangana. I don't know how many times I want to say that she acted fantastically but that's so true because there was not even one moment when she kept any foot wrong. Lisa Hayden played a good part to assist kangana for some time. Second half was little bit down but again it was Kangana who kept it continuously alive. The movie has few very good light moments with nice acting by some foreign actors. Rajkummar has a little role but not impressive or of any significance.

There's one good Shadi ka music by Amit Trivedi that reminds of his earlier ones but still suits good with the movie. Oldie Hangama hogaya is the song that puts breadth into the whole movie theme, certainly a good choice.

Vikas Bahl yet again after Chillar Party brings forth a good and a sweet movie with his Direction that enhances the movie feel and acting. I'll take nothing away from him, the way scenes are directed or I should say Kangana is directed and the way whole scenes are created is highly appreciable. He produces a smile to everyone's face with his talent that includes story and screenplay.

Overall I'll say Kangana is literally a current Queen of Bollywood and the superb female lead acting that she has delivered is seen after a long time, very long time.