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By Martin D'Souza, Bollywood Trade News Network
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E Niwas has worked his magic with a raw newcomer and an intense supporting cast to make magic with MY NAME IS ANTHONY GONSALVES. The director has a tight script and is assisted with some slick editing by Rameshwar S Bhagat. However, Bhagat should have chopped off around 15 minutes. What will work for this movie though is 'word of mouth' since it has no big names to boast about.
E Niwas has his stamp all over the flick. He has handled his characters very well, especially Nikhil Dwivedi, who surprises with his performance. The trio of Pawan Malhotra, Mukesh Tiwari and Daya Shankar Pandey are a treat to watch. Caught in a Julius Casear-Brutus-Cassius like situation, the three owe alliance to Murtuza (Anupam Kher), a dreaded underworld don.
The dialogues are witty and sometimes intense. One dialogue in particular, has everyone erupting with laughter when Anupam faces opposition as he hands over the reins to Sikander (Pawan Malhotra) instead of his nephew Maqsood (Mukesh Tiwari), from Riyaaz (Daya Shankar Pandey). When Riyaaz tells Murtuza that Maqsood is his blood and he should take over, Murtuza says, "Khoon to khatmal mein bhi hai, iska matlab yeh to nahi ki unko gaddi de do." As the kingpin, Anupam Kher controls his men with maturity, but it is Pawan Malhotra who towers over the rest with his personality, dialogue delivery and body language. Utmost care is taken to see that his attire does justice to his image.
Sikander had adopted a young Anthony (Nikhil Dwivedi) and put him in charge of Father Braganza (Mithun Chakraborty). Though Anthony works in his bar, Sikander has kept him away from the world of crime he is in. Anthony nurses a dream of making it as a film star and makes the rounds of various auditions. One day, Anthony, accidentally witnesses Sikander, Maqsood and Riyaaz taking off a dead body from the basement of their home. That's when all hell breaks loose. Sikander is caught between killing the one he has adopted, and accepting the decision of the one who adopted him (Murtuza).
The movie has enough twists and turns to keep you entertained in your seats. The end, however, is reminiscent of the 80s when everyone would be at one place with the cops reaching just in time.
Nikhil Dwivedi has a bright future. The boy has confidence in his abilities and this will stand him in good stead in films to come. Amrita Rao, who is cast opposite Nikhil is sweet as the role demands her to be. She adds freshness to the thrills with her cute expressions and spontaneous performance.
Overall, the look of the film is good keeping in mind the gangster theme. There's an item number, too, thrown in to spice up things with Hrishitaa Bhatt and an appearance by Prikanka Chopra which begins the proceedings with a bang.
To go or not: Total time pass and guaranteed paisa vasool fare. But like I said earlier, with no big names to boast, this film might sink. Word of mouth will definitely do the trick.
Ratings : 3 / 5
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REVIEW: 'Anthony' is a likeable guy!
It's a simple film with natural performances
Anand Vaishnav | Buzz18
What's it about:
Special: My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves
Meet young Anthony Gonsalves – no relation to Amar or Akbar. He is a struggler by the day and bartender by night. Anthony (Nikhil Dwivedi) has been brought up by dreaded gangster Sikander (Pawan Malhotra), but Sikander consciously keeps Anthony away from his world of crime.
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Dreaming of becoming a star some day, Anthony is hopeful about someone, someday spotting his talent. Not aware of the rocky road to stardom, Anthony's long wait finally ends when a young assistant director (Amrita Rao) gets him an audition. Anthony manages to bag a role in a film that is strikingly similar to the life of Sikander. But his world comes crumbling down when he catches Sikander committing a murder. Being the only witness to the murder, Anthony soon has the law chasing him. Torn between loyalty towards Sikander and his own ideals, Anthony is caught in a huge dilemma. To make matters worse, this incident might become the roadblock on his route to stardom.
What we liked:
It's an extremely simple film with very believable characters. Anthony's misconceptions about getting a break in the industry and how he reacts to the thankless roles being offered to him are easy to relate to.
Despite having the underworld as an important element, the film does not become grim. Almost all through the film, the two parallel tracks about the gangsters and Anthony's struggle as an actor move smoothly.
The film has a great supporting cast Mithun Chakraborty (the priest who can pack quite a punch), Anupam Kher (the hassled mafia boss), Lillete Dubey (the intellectual filmmaker), Saurabh Shukla (the struggler-turned-cameraman), Pawan Malhotra and many others who perform their scenes with conviction. In fact, it is the supporting cast and their natural acting that actually makes the film engaging.
Amrita Rao [HOT: Zaheer Khan with Amrita Rao?] is refreshingly spontaneous, even though she doesn't have much of a role. As far as the much-hyped makeover goes, it is only in the song playing on TV channels. That's it.
What we didn't like:
Nikhil Dwivedi has an innocent face that suits the role of a struggler. But at the same time he lacks the presence to keep you glued for 16 long reels. His expressions remind you of both Shahid Kapur and SRK. In fact, Nikhil tends to ape Khan's dimpled smile in many scenes, especially the songs.
The plot is like a short story and ought to have been wrapped up in under two hours. But director E Niwas [INTERVIEW: E Niwas] falls for the regular commercial trappings such as unnecessary item songs and comedy tracks.
Towards the end, the director puts Anthony's career on hold and concentrates Anthony's relationship with Sikander. Also while the film moves at an easy pace throughout, the second half tends to drag.
Verdict:
Finally My Name… is a film that doesn't try to show off or take itself too seriously. It's got likeable characters, who you could visit on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Rating: 2.5/5
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Movie Review: MNIAG
MNIAG: Earnest effort
indya.com rating: 2.5 out of 5 *
Cast: Introducing Nikhil Dwivedi, Amrita Rao, Mithun Chakraborty, Pawan Malhotra and Anupam Kher.
Director: E. Niwas
Synopsis: Bar waiter Anthony (Nikhil) dreams of becoming a film star. The bar he works in, serves as a front for illegal activities by owner Murtuza (Kher). Murtuza's most trusted lieutenant, Sikander (Pawan) had picked up an orphaned Anthony from the streets and handed him over to father Braganza (Mithun), who had raised him in his church. In his attempts to become a film hero, Anthony bumps into Rhea (Amrita), an assistant director working for an acclaimed lady filmmaker, Ms Bharucha (Lililette Dubey). Anthony succeeds in impressing the filmmaker and bags the leading role in the film. Just at the same time, Anthony becomes witness to a murder committed by his most respected mentor, Sikander and his two subordinates. Anthony's childhood pal, Michael ends up spilling the beans to the investigating police officer about Anthony being witness to the crime. The inspector then starts to hound Anthony to stand witness in court. Now Anthony faces a dilemma whether to stand by his morals or betray his best friend cum mentor. What it leads to when Murtuza finds out that Anthony is a threat to his mafia empire forms rest of the film.
Acting: Debutante Nikhil makes a good confident debut. His persona goes with his character and the ease with which he handles complex situations impresses. Amrita Rao looks sensuous and supports Nikhil well. Pawan Malhotra stands out with his brilliant portrayal of gangster with a conscience. Anupam Kher, playing a villain after a long time, is good. Supporting cast of Mukesh Tiwari, Dayashankar Pandey playing Murtuza's men and Javed Sheikh playing the police office chip in with good performances as well.
indya.com rating: 3 out of 5
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Anthony is total timepass
January 11, 2008 18:37 IST
When I left the theatre after watching My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, I overheard viewers around me saying, 'Picture toh achchi thi [the film was good].' So I wondered, 'So what was bad?'
Are we still looking for actors who look like Salman Khan [Images]? How can we forget this very industry has produced Shatrughan Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty, Shah Rukh Khan [Images] and Ajay Devgan [Images]? When these actors made their debut, they were good and even stylish, but did not have the looks to back it up.
Nikhil Dwivedi, who makes his debut in Anthony, shows potential, and may even do well if given the chance. He fits into the tagline of the film: An ordinary man with extraordinary dreams.
The film is slow in parts, but picks up in the second half. The story goes like this: A tapori called Anthony works as a bartender, but wants to become an actor. He is an orphan and has grown up in Father Brangaza's care. The person who found Anthony and delivered him to Father Braganza is the big don, Sikhanderbhai.
When Anthony learns of an movie audition, he tries his luck, and gets selected. But Anthony becomes a witness to a murder, and his world is turned upside down. Differences arise between his mentor Sikhanderbhai and himself. Watch the film to know what happens next.
Besides Nikhil, the other character who does well is Pawan Malhotra, who plays Sikhanderbhai. But then Pawan has never disappointed us -- whether he played Hari in the popular television series Nukkad, or the menacing Tiger Memon in Black Friday.
Anupam Kher [Images] as Seth Murtuza does a good job as well, as a don who sings old classics. Mithun Chakraborty, Dayashanker Pandey and Mukesh Tiwari [Images] are good too.
Amrita Rao [Images] simply has to look good, and that, she does.
Director E Niwas's film has the simplicity and comedy of Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, as well as cool chase scenes like we saw in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya [Images]. The movie packs in action, dance, drama, comedy and tragedy. But will it hold its own against this Friday's other release, Halla Bol? Will Nikhil Dwivedi's uncoventiional looks match Ajay Devgan's star status? While it seems unprobable, Anthony is worth a watch.
Rediff Rating: 2.5
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Review
My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
Movie
My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
Director
E Niwas
Producer
Red Chillies Entertainment
Music
Himesh Reshammiya
Cast
Nikhil Dwivedi, Amrita Rao, Lilette Dubey, Pawan Malhotra
Sonia Chopra
There are some films you like for the cheer they bring and the way they entertain you while keeping your mind and emotions engaged. My Name is Anthony Gonsalves is one such… at least in parts.
Enter Anthony Gonsalves (Nikhil Dwivedi), your Bandra nukkad goofy lad who dreams of making it as a hero, and has it in him to keep a captive audience. An orphan, Anthony was picked up by kind-hearted gangster Sikander (Pawan Malhotra), who, instead of admitting him into the world of crime, preferred to put him in the hands of an avuncular priest (Mithun Chakraborty) instead. As Anthony grows into a young boy, working as a waiter at a pub, his respect and admiration for Sikander bhai remains undiminished. But when Anthony mistakenly stumbles upon a dirty cover-up job of Sikander and his men, every one has a tough decision to take. The dilemma of the characters is often shown to have a parallel with Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, with Sikander as Caesar, his two cronies as Brutus and Cassius, and, of course, Anthony as Anthony. An interesting take, but half fulfilled.
MNIAG belongs to the genre of last year's Manorama Six Feet Under and Johnny Gaddar. Slick in its format and an absorbing story, the film is an edge-of-seat thriller and an emotional drama all at once. Problem is, it can't sustain itself. Throughout the film unnecessary interruptions (Hrishita Bhatt's item number, a comedy track with Saurabh Shukla) hamper the film's pace. The last half-hour is the most disappointing with the serene priest turning into a karate champ and a fight sequence straight out of a Bollywood potboiler.
Still, the film has it moments. Debutant Nikhil Dwivedi's performance is honest and absorbing; his confidence in his very first film is impressive. His character reminds one of Shah Rukh Khan's lovable Sunil in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na. Amrita Rao does well as the assistant director of a film who later falls for Anthony. Pawan Malhotra is excellent as the gangster who loves Anthony like his little brother. Anupam Kher as Murtaza the gang lord is good—an unconventional casting choice. In fact, the entire cast: Javed Sheikh as inspector Khan, Mukesh Tiwari as gang member Maqsood, Daya Shankar Pandey as gang member Riyaaz and D Santosh as the always-drunk Michael are superlative and jointly carry the film. The music by Pritam is just about average. Editing is effective, though lax at times. The cinematography (Prakash Kutty), which required the camera to be as mobile as the actors, is fantastic and a treat to watch.
Director E Niwas (Shool, Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega) makes a good comeback after four years, and perhaps at the right time, as the audience is receptive to such films that tell stories out of the ordinary.
Verdict: Two and a half stars
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I think so many gud reviews about the film cant be false .I'm looking forward 2 watching the film 2moro.
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