Ek tha Tiger reviews/BO (VB's Note Pg 143) - Page 33

24 out of 35 people found the following review useful:
Critics are Going to be humble this time!, 15 August 2012

Author: lieutenantarpit from London

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

The Most awaited Movie of the year 2012, Yash Raj Films Firts Project with Salman Khan, Directed by Kabul express & New York's much celebrated Director Kabir Khan, with Katrina 'Bankable' Kaif as female lead, also Big names like Girish Karnad, Roshan Seth & Ranvir Shorey HAS ARRIVED, with a BANG!

Salman khan, the most bankable star on box office today, with 4 previous movies making over 100 crores each, is the real superstar of single screen as well as multiplexes today. According to a popular belief in Bollywood these days, If you get Salman's name associated with your movie, it WILL do well on box office. Ek tha Tiger, was being talked about from the very day the project was announced. Salman's fans were eager to watch the movie, based on the life of a spy, expecting a action packed movie. Critics however wanted to watch what Yash raj & Kabir has to offer, and will Salman deliver something different, something extraordinary?

The story is simple, A successful spy falls in love during a mission, following a lead he discovers his love is actually a Pakistani ISI agent . They part only to meet again during an international peace summit, a dance & a chat leads to something big, Lovers go missing & make both RAW & ISI come together. Script of the Movie keeps you wanting more, holds you there with a curious mind asking, whats next? Screenplay is commendable, being a Kabir Khan movie, it was expected. ETT has been shot on beautiful locations like Ireland, Cuba & Turkey. Cinematography is good, Music is gaining popularity with time, few songs like Banjara, Mashaallah & Laapata are already chartbusters. But the biggest factor that will make critics judging this movie feel good, is the performances by both Salman and Katrina. Expressive they both are, and deliver an exceptional performance just what was required for this movie.

However unlike his previous movies, where Salman was seen doing out of the world (read South inspired) action, this movie had an action director who has been stunt coordinator in movies like King kong, Iron man, Ghost Rider, The Bourne Ultimatum, Mission: Impossible & Sherlock Holmes etc. Therefore the action scenes looks appealing and Not out of the world. The chase scene has been shot really well and you will find audience applauding during it. However for single screen audience who were waiting for a complete action movie, it could be a set back, because the director wanted to show the different side of a spy apart from his duty.

On a final note, it is a good script, commendable performance and Good direction that Makes Ek tha Tiger a movie worth watching. And yes the YRF guys have released it in a festive atmosphere, so take out time and go watch the movie. Thumbs up from me.

8 out of 11 people found the following review useful:
awesome movie.James bond meets Mr & Mrs smith.superstar of Bollywood is back., 15 August 2012
Author: prasannavenkatesh08 from India

fantastic movie.both Salman and Katrina done their job superbly.brilliant direction by Kabir khan.screenplay is fabulous.i watched the first show of Ek the tiger.it is a tremendous action and commercial entertainer and recommended for all types of movie lovers.because it contains all variety elements suited in a proper way.Salman and Katrina are the best pair. their acting and performance is the key factor of the movie.Sajid Wajid's background score is awesome.especially in the train chase scene and sallu's introduction scene.interval block is a good twist.second half is chance less.stunt sequences are mind blowing(both Salman and Katrina).In one word Ek the tiger is a must watch and it's a treat for Sallu fans and others also.our favourite star is back with a bang.this time he is fully loaded with non-stop action.Ek the tiger is the biggest blockbuster of Bollywood 2012. no doubt.

7 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
Ek tha tiger [2012,Hindi,Very good], 15 August 2012
Author: chinmay barve from India

When 2 history makers come together, they create a new history. Yes, I am talking about Yash raj films & Salman Khan. Ek tha tiger is a perfectly blended recipe with appropriate proportions of comedy,romance, action & so on. Salman & Katrina chemistry does work. all other actors doing a pretty descent job. Music of this film has some very good tracks where I think movie scores. Also the action sequences are pretty good. But, if you are looking for south Indian typical action sequences in this movie then you will be disappointed. Salman doing very good job as always which can be proved by people in cinema hall cheering on appearances of him. Still I think a lot could have done with this movie considering its story line. although the movie keeps audiences glued, you feel somethings missing while watching, otherwise its a very good movie to watch. So I am going with 4/5 for Yash Raj's Ek tha tiger.

7 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
Ek tha TIGER, Ek hai TIGER aur Ek hii Rahega TIGER., 15 August 2012
Author: Dhrumil Parekh from Mumbai

Where do i Start? Whatta MINDBLOWING film.Like Romance? Ek Tha Tiger has it.Like Drama? Ek Tha Tiger has it.Like Action and Stunts? Ek Tha Tiger has it and in Abundance quantity. Like World Music? Ek Tha Tiger has it. Like Comedy? Ek Tha Tiger has it. Like Thriller and Suspense? Ek Tha Tiger has it throughout.I will Segregate the Review by Rating the Different Departments.

Acting- Salman Khan is Baap of all Actors and yet maintains his Natural outlook towards acting which is spontaneous. Its Sheer Fun and Pleasure to Watch him On Screen in this Larger than Life Character who is Lovely, Cute, Brave and a Hero as the situation demands.I am Sure even if you are not a Salman Khan fan, you will convert and become one. Welcome to the Club. Katrina Kaif has surely improved a lot and Acts with Grace and is convincing as Zoya.

Cinematography- The Cinematography of this Film is SPLENDID. It has been shot in many Countries namely Iraq, India, Ireland, Cuba and Istanbul. All the Locations look Surreal and Out of the World on screen. The DOP has captured every frame with Heart and its apparent on screen. You will fall in Love with the locations.

Direction- The Direction is top notch and truly Kabir Khan knows how he wants his Film to Progress and culminate smoothly and has got a Great vision of making a highly Commercial Love story and how he want to tell his Story to the Audience.

Music- The Background music is the Main and a Key factor of the Film. The Background music plays a huge role in making Ek Tha Tiger so Mindblowing. In fact you will not enjoy an Orgasm as you will Enjoy the Background music. The songs are good too.Banjaara,Saiyaara and Mashallah are Superb Example of World Music. Laapata is shot beautifully in the Lavish locales of Cuba.

Writing- The Writing is Brilliant and it manages to tell a Highly complicated and Controversial story in a Commercial and a Feature Film Format. Dialouges are Very nice too.

Production Values- As i said, The Locations are Shot beautifully and Looks Splendid on Screen. The Production Values are Superior.

Action- The Stunts and Action Scenes of Ek Tha Tiger are SUPERB. In fact, Audiences haven't seen such a Out Of Box and innovative Action Scenes in any films till now- Not even in Hollywood. Salman Khan looks convincing while performing them since he has got a Larger than Life persona. The stunts are On Bike, Helicopter, Car, Train and Ship. The Stunt and Action are totally Adrenaline pumping and makes the Audience excited.

Though i Must Admit that the 1st Half was Lil Boring and was like any other YRF film which had a Focus on Emotions and Drama but once the 2nd Half Started it was a Rollercoster Ride in literal Sense. Edgy and Gripping Second Half. I am Sure Salman Khan changed the Entire 2nd half to suit his Fans Sensibilities and made it Kickass and Awesome.Salman Bhai truly knows what his fans want and has made it just the way it should be.

Overheard after the film- "Aree Salman Bhai ne Kya Film banayi hai" "Isliye toh hum sab Salman Bhai se itna Pyaar Karte hai"

Guys, Fasten your Seat belts and get ready to Witness a SUPERAWESOMEMINDBLOWING Film. Don't miss it, Its more Addictive than Drugs and the Experience is like Total Nirvana.

14 out of 24 people found the following review useful:
A pure ACTION-ROMANTIC movie, 15 August 2012
Author: zeerocks91 from India

EH THA TIGER ... Its a pure romantic action packed film which was above my expectations. its not only a Salmon khan movie but a SALLU-KAT movie .Brilliant work by Katrina Kai and for Salmon no words .Unlike salmons other movie , here there is a story which everyone will feel .Loved the direction and the tigers theme background music suited in the film .You will love not only Salmon but even Katrina after all she balanced her character in the movie.Excellent action , brilliant background and a pure packet of enjoyment . You will like the small bunch of comedy non-evenly in the film. Overall its a film about the line LOVE HAS NO LIMITS ~~! EK THA TIGER ...AT ITS BEST!! WORTH WATCHING ...LOVED IT !!