Judwaa 2 : Reviews & BO Thread - Page 15

Originally posted by: subhs

Alia's shandar opened 14crore in same release period. Lets see if it can sustain or not

Originally posted by: edunn

I don't want people to compare him to srk..that's an insult to srk


but I feels good to see the film doing good

Originally posted by: subhs

Alia's shandar opened 14crore in same release period. Lets see if it can sustain or not

Originally posted by: edunn

opening all judwaa2 thread to undermine the film...shaandar collected 11cr on dussehra

And shaandar is shahid and alia film

Judwaa 2 Review: Varun can't do a Salman

Judwaa 2's balloon of recycled gas soon goes phus and what's left is tedious buffoonery of the brainless, for the brainless and by the brainless, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Watching Judwaa 2 is like taking a Salman Khan appreciation class. His presence looms large over every single frame of the remake -- sometimes in anticipation of catching a lucky glimpse -- a hankering that only grows as you witness Varun Dhawan's dedicated impersonation of the star.

As nostalgic that sounds, it's awfully hindering too.

Everything that unfolds before our eyes is not only predictable but also lacks personality.

Twenty years ago, when David Dhawan directed Salman in their first film together, the actor was looking his snazziest and his double delivery of cocky and chicken (Raja and Prem) wasn't touched by the expectations of mega stardom.

A good deal of his image is built on a doing-my-own-thing flakiness that peaked rather nicely in David's pea-brained potboiler.

In comparison -- a response Judwaa 2 pretty much screams for -- David's reboot is stale and sluggishly loosens its bags of tricks.

It's the same story: twins separated at birth. Raja grows up to be a street-side lout, Prem a mousy millionaire. Some of Anu Malik's songs and that infectious stolen-from-Deep Forest tune return too.

Only, this time, the comedy of mixed-up identities takes place in London.

Considering the script's strictly earthy appeal, the international backdrop is a misplaced touch and does little more than promoting London tourism.

Besides their appearance, the duo also share their reflexes, a phenomenon of convenience that acts up when there's a woman nearby or the writing has run out of gimmicks.

It wasn't funny when a guy forced his tongue down a girl's throat then. It isn't funny now.

Nor is the sneakily palmed off sexism, racism or innuendoes in the garb of humour.

Judwaa 2 has its moments of laugh-out-loud too.

The silliness of slyly inserted Modi jibes, Rajpal Yadav crying Yeh totli hai, ambulance ko turbulence boli, translating bonfire as janamjali, Ali Asgar's panicky shrink, Varun undressing and dressing up again in a wacky action sequence or parodying Shah Rukh Khan fulfill their promise of a one-time chuckle.

Some of the first one's best scenes are revisited to droll effect and work purely due to the nostalgia factor.

Sadly, nothing else amuses outside its copy-paste structure.

Judwaa 2's balloon of recycled gas soon goes phus and what's left is tedious buffoonery of the brainless, for the brainless and by the brainless.

As Varun's empty-headed arm candies, Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernandez's single-minded task is to appear stupid and stylish. One misses Karisma Kapoor's dotty exuberance in such dispensable roles; it gave them more credibility than they deserved..

Never known for socially conscious, political correct content, David Dhawan's cinema is a fascinating study in star power designed for fans who like to see their favourite stars as logic-defying, larger-than-life icons of freestyle entertainment.

In Judwaa 2 though, he comes across as more daddy than director.

You can almost hear him instructing his son, 'Beta Varun, do a Salman.' 'How does Govinda say that line?'

The upshot is a compliant son and committed mimic foregoing his individuality to assume the skin of two actors David has worked with most prolifically.

Varun does the best he can. But it is like the orange jeans he wears, resembling Salman's in Judwaa. Only this one is ripped in places.

Rediff Rating:

Originally posted by: Gilbert_Grape

Indian Boxoffice @TradeBOC

The advance for night shows are superb. #Judwaa2 looks to cross @iamsrk last film #jabharrymetsejal day one collection in india. @Varun_dvn

*fingers crossed* ⭐️ 😆

BollyTrick @TrickBolly

Fri Footfalls comparison (@ 6 PM): #Judwaa2: 3731 #TEPK: 2262 #JHMS: 3603 #TL: 2927 #BB2: 6463 @Varun_dvn #Judwaa2 has surprised one n all.

Himesh @himeshmankdv

.@Varun_dvn is already a STAR! I witnessed the craze for him in cinema hall today wherein he was welcomed with claps and whistles! #Judwaa2

Himesh @himeshmankad

Not many command craze among the youth, families and masses. @Varun_dvn is the ONLY one from younger lot of actor to win them over!

Indian Boxoffice @TradeBOC

Currently @Varun_dvn is the most bankable star among young gen actors in bollywood. #Judwaa2 opening proves again. #VarunDhawan

Originally posted by: boiledanda

nobody watched the movie ?😕 member review please

Originally posted by: 09tanki

<h1>Judwaa 2Review: Varun can't do a Salman</h1>

Last updated on: September 29, 201718:24 IST

Judwaa 2's balloon of recycled gas soon goesphusand what's left is tedious buffoonery of the brainless, for the brainless and by the brainless, sighs Sukanya Verma.

WatchingJudwaa 2is like taking a Salman Khan appreciation class. His presence looms large over every single frame of the remake -- sometimes in anticipation of catching a lucky glimpse -- a hankering that only grows as you witness Varun Dhawan's dedicated impersonation of the star.

As nostalgic that sounds, it's awfully hindering too.

Everything that unfolds before our eyes is not only predictable but also lacks personality.

Twenty years ago, when David Dhawan directed Salman in their first film together, the actor was looking his snazziest and his double delivery of cocky and chicken (Raja and Prem) wasn't touched by the expectations of mega stardom.

A good deal of his image is built on a doing-my-own-thing flakiness that peaked rather nicely in David's pea-brained potboiler.

In comparison -- a responseJudwaa 2pretty much screams for -- David's reboot is stale and sluggishly loosens its bags of tricks.

It's the same story: twins separated at birth. Raja grows up to be a street-side lout, Prem a mousy millionaire. Some of Anu Malik's songs and that infectious stolen-from-Deep Forest tune return too.

Only, this time, the comedy of mixed-up identities takes place in London.

Considering the script's strictly earthy appeal, the international backdrop is a misplaced touch and does little more than promoting London tourism.

Besides their appearance, the duo also share their reflexes, a phenomenon of convenience that acts up when there's a woman nearby or the writing has run out of gimmicks.

It wasn't funny when a guy forced his tongue down a girl's throat then. It isn't funny now.

Nor is the sneakily palmed off sexism, racism or innuendoes in the garb of humour.

Judwaa 2has its moments of laugh-out-loud too.

The silliness of slyly inserted Modi jibes, Rajpal Yadav cryingYeh totli hai,ambulancekoturbulenceboli,translating bonfire asjanamjali,Ali Asgar's panicky shrink, Varun undressing and dressing up again in a wacky action sequence or parodying Shah Rukh Khan fulfill their promise of a one-time chuckle.

Some of the first one's best scenes are revisited to droll effect and work purely due to the nostalgia factor.

Sadly, nothing else amuses outside its copy-paste structure.

Judwaa 2's balloon of recycled gas soon goesphusand what's left is tedious buffoonery of the brainless, for the brainless and by the brainless.

As Varun's empty-headed arm candies, Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernandez's single-minded task is to appear stupid and stylish. One misses Karisma Kapoor's dotty exuberance in such dispensable roles; it gave them more credibility than they deserved..

Never known for socially conscious, political correct content, David Dhawan's cinema is a fascinating study in star power designed for fans who like to see their favourite stars as logic-defying, larger-than-life icons of freestyle entertainment.

InJudwaa 2though, he comes across as more daddy than director.

You can almost hear him instructing his son, 'BetaVarun, do a Salman.' 'How does Govinda say that line?'

The upshot is a compliant son and committed mimic foregoing his individuality to assume the skin of two actors David has worked with most prolifically.

Varun does the best he can. But it is like the orange jeans he wears, resembling Salman's inJudwaa.Only this one is ripped in places.

Rediff Rating: