Director: Ashish R Mohan
Actors: Arshad Warsi, Jackie Bhagnani, Lauren Gottlieb
Rating: 2 / 5
Teasers of this movie remind us of many Taliban related movies that have been tried to make hilarious earlier. Few of these have really succeeded despite many of them have failed. I had little expectations that this could succeed but unfortunately from starting itself it didn't show any signs of sense. Foolishness, if crafted well could do wonders but mostly it irritates and that's exactly the case here. Film kicks off a little when the duo reach Karachi. It has few good moments, sadly only few moments. Although it does not kill you because consistently it was able to bring itself to an average level.
Jackie is one actor who is on the lines of Uday Chopra but not as much irritating. He did a fair job. Arshad was good. He tried a lot and brought the movie to bearable levels. Lauren was okay with less dialogs but an unnecessary dance number was included at the wrong time just to showcase her skills.
Direction was a letdown by second time director Ashish Mohan who comes from another foolish attempt Khiladi 786. He has assisted many comedy movies but needs more hard work to get comic things right.
Overall, an attempted foolishness that was not good.
Director: Aanand Rai
Actors: Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan, Deepak Dobriyal
Rating: 4 / 5
Tanu Weds Manu first part was good but not anywhere close to something great. Surprisingly this one has broken all the shackles and certainly will be counted in one of the most hilarious dramatic comedy. From the start only it builds itself to progress to an awesome humorous environment. We have seen many comedy attempts on married people's life but I'll say this was the best I remember. Absolutely wonderful direction and script line. I'll give full marks to writer Himanshu Sharma who after Tanu weds Manu made a great attempt on a drama comedy script in Ranjhana. But he went miles ahead in this one, as each and every dialogue of first half was perfect. Second half was little bit slow than the first half but I can't take anything away from the movie.
I'll give credit to Himanshu-Aanand partnership who gave life to actors once again. First of all for each character, amazing actors were selected. Moreover all these characters performed to the fullest and amalgamated perfectly into the movie theme. Kangana Ranaut was perfect yet again in both the roles and carried the character wonderfully till the end. Madhavan did an amazing job once again but the show stealer was Deepak Dobriyal. He got enough screen space and he absolutely nailed every single frame of his.
Scriptwise Ranjhana was ok despite Aanand's direction was likable. This time he rose above everything and brought a beautiful piece of cinema that had all elements of stunning movie making.
Music wise I didn't even realize when it came and went. Just mesmerized in the movie throughout.
Overall, an amazing dramatic comedy script writing and marvelous acting by all characters.
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Actors: Satyadeep Misra, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, Anushka Sharma
Rating: 2 / 5
From frame one movie gives a feel that it's made Anurag Kashyap style, but Anurag is much more than that. Unfortunately the 'much more' part was not visible in this retro flick. Despite the time was not wasted in useless things, it was neither invested in sensible things. Started with a cliché retro pattern that has been seen several times, it continued to make viewers ponder on what new is intended. First half puts a question that where the story is heading and what's its motive. Sadly, the second half did not have answer to that. Few comic moments that emerged from serious situations were good. Song sequences were full of weird lyrics although they were momentary, again a typical Anurag pattern.
Equipped with all amazing actors, surprisingly the best to emerge was Satyadeep Misra who played Ranbir's friend. He had enough screen time and he used it excellently to blend perfectly with his role and movie's theme. Ranbir had variety of moments under his belt and he almost mastered all. Anushka was below average whereas Karan Johar did well considering his first acting effort.
Movie was directed well but definitely not up-to the mark. I'm a huge fan of Anurag Kashyap but this was certainly disappointing considering the expectations. Yet he was again successful in building good interesting characters and one awesome side character that always scores.
Music was loud and didn't give a very good feel despite it had unique flavors.
Overall, a cliche retro flick built Anurag style where story had absolutely nothing.
Director: Shoojit Sircar
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan
Rating: 3.5 / 5
First thing that came into my mind was Paa since I've known this movie. Everywhere there were some comparisons made regarding the plot and Amitabh's acting. But somewhere it was known that from a different director, this should be different. Fortunately it was distinct in all possible good ways. Plot was very simple, but at the same time it was intelligent. There were no pieces left in maneuvering the movie and each part was brilliantly taken care of. Certainly very nicely and cutely executed story. There were nice dialogues, enriching movie flow but after the first half, only thing that bothered was the motive behind the movie. In the end it was found out that there was not much motive but the journey itself was the crux of the movie. On top of it, the ending was icing on the cake that was certainly delicious.
Amitabh Bachchan. Ohh I'm sorry, SIR AMITABH BACHCHAN. I know it doesn't matter but when Sir will be used in maggy reviews, it will refer to only this amazing actor. Sir's acting yet again made me fell in love with him. The way the character was caught and the way each and every dialogue and movement was performed was remarkable. Sir took the meaning of "Giving life to character" to a different level. To a level that only by seeing the character's clothes, you can imagine sir and the whole story of the movie. Not to forget Irrfan and Deepika who amazingly supported throughout. Irrfan had his share of amazing performance and unquestionably was bang on all through.
Shoojit yet again proved that he can deliver different, strong and entertaining movies every time. After Vicky Donor, expectations will always be high from him and he has stood out proudly this time. I'll give him full credit of making the overall movie fascinating. Certainly one of the best directed movie in recent times.
Background score was not used much but was very charming whenever used.
Overall, a wonderfully directed amazing journey of a man where the Man kills it yet again.
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