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Top 5 films of the week
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Rating: * *
Aditya Chopra's directorial touch has the ability to emotionally bind you but the identity-change in the story is not cerebrally satisfying in contemporary times.With only two primary protagonists, the movie relies a lot on their performances. Fans would vie for the glamourized Shah Rukh, though he is more adorable as the silly Surinder. Anushka Sharma exudes spirited screen-presence and has the most electrifying smile amongst present actresses. She comes up with a confident and charming performance and matches up to Shah Rukh in every scene.
Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
Rating: * * * 1/2
It won't be the simplest of tasks to give the complete and correct gist of Oye Lucky Lucky Oye . The screenplay adopts such a wayward pattern that summarizing the storyline calls for a lot of retrospection. The film certainly belongs to Abhay Deol who carries the character of Lucky with complete conviction. Here is a thief who isn't of the regular-rough-rogue variety but wins cuteness compliments and is super-cool despite his defamatory demeanour. Abhay reigns supreme through every twist and turn in the film. Paresh Rawal as Lucky's father, mentor and betrayer is good in each role. Neetu Chandra has a raw appeal to her character. Manjot Singh as young Lucky is simply superb.
It's more than plain luck that makes Oye Lucky Lucky Oye engaging. This one is a wacky-n-witty entertainer.
Dil Kabbaddi
Rating: * *
Dil Kabaddi takes a look at the urban relationships in the most casual manner and more or less represents the present-day youth couples prone to instability in marital life. The film should be credited to the efficient performances of the cast. Konkona Sen Sharma capably highlights the traits of her typical female character who carries mental baggage, constantly compares life with other couples, is easily provoked and is on a constant bickering mode.
Soha Ali Khan is one grossly underrated actress and its high time she got due recognition for her confident act. Irrfan Khan continues to portray his character with an informal approach and casual comic timing. Rahul Bose is in his element after a long time and is especially expressive with his reactions to the silly situation he lands into. Saba Azad appears calm and confident. Watch this witty caper for some 'hearty' laughs.
Dostana
Rating: * * *
Dostana essentially employs the comedy of errors code, though not in terms of mistaken personalities but preferences. Karan Johar extends his legacy of kanta-ben humor as the crux of the story. The screen chemistry between the Abhishek-Priyanka-John trio is palpably cozy. Priyanka Chopra looks gorgeous and is perfectly poised in her performance. John has more to show-off than his chiseled physique. He is easygoing in his role of the dominant male.
Abhishek Bachchan is splendid in his 'sissy act'. Bobby Deol thankfully underplays his character. Boman Irani is accurate in his gay act. Kirron Kher repeats the Om Shanti Om act with precision. Dostana redefines the ' feel-gud' genre and makes up for some 'homo-genius' entertainment.
Yuvvraaj
Rating: *
Drona and Love Story 2050 have competition in vying for the position of the most disappointing films of 2008. Yuvvraaj is a potential contender. It's not just a bad film but a boring film. And a boring film can be much more taxing than a bad one. The performances are as disguised as the mannequins and masks that dominate the art-direction. Salman seems to justify his real-life anger, arrogance and obsession through the character of Deven as he goes into glass-shattering and violin-smashing mode.
Anil Kapoor wears his trousers the Raj Kapoor style and repeats his innocent act of films like Eshwar, Beta and Kishen Kanhaiya. Mithun Chakravarthy seems to have shot his entire footage in one day as he appears throughout in the same suit. Boman Irani overacts, Katrina under-acts, Zayed can't act. And what was Aushima Sawhney doing in the film?
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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Rating: * *
Aditya Chopra's directorial touch has the ability to emotionally bind you but the identity-change in the story is not cerebrally satisfying in contemporary times.With only two primary protagonists, the movie relies a lot on their performances. Fans would vie for the glamourized Shah Rukh, though he is more adorable as the silly Surinder. Anushka Sharma exudes spirited screen-presence and has the most electrifying smile amongst present actresses. She comes up with a confident and charming performance and matches up to Shah Rukh in every scene.
Oye Lucky Lucky Oye
Rating: * * * 1/2
It won't be the simplest of tasks to give the complete and correct gist of Oye Lucky Lucky Oye . The screenplay adopts such a wayward pattern that summarizing the storyline calls for a lot of retrospection. The film certainly belongs to Abhay Deol who carries the character of Lucky with complete conviction. Here is a thief who isn't of the regular-rough-rogue variety but wins cuteness compliments and is super-cool despite his defamatory demeanour. Abhay reigns supreme through every twist and turn in the film. Paresh Rawal as Lucky's father, mentor and betrayer is good in each role. Neetu Chandra has a raw appeal to her character. Manjot Singh as young Lucky is simply superb.
It's more than plain luck that makes Oye Lucky Lucky Oye engaging. This one is a wacky-n-witty entertainer.
Dil Kabbaddi
Rating: * *
Dil Kabaddi takes a look at the urban relationships in the most casual manner and more or less represents the present-day youth couples prone to instability in marital life. The film should be credited to the efficient performances of the cast. Konkona Sen Sharma capably highlights the traits of her typical female character who carries mental baggage, constantly compares life with other couples, is easily provoked and is on a constant bickering mode.
Soha Ali Khan is one grossly underrated actress and its high time she got due recognition for her confident act. Irrfan Khan continues to portray his character with an informal approach and casual comic timing. Rahul Bose is in his element after a long time and is especially expressive with his reactions to the silly situation he lands into. Saba Azad appears calm and confident. Watch this witty caper for some 'hearty' laughs.
Dostana
Rating: * * *
Dostana essentially employs the comedy of errors code, though not in terms of mistaken personalities but preferences. Karan Johar extends his legacy of kanta-ben humor as the crux of the story. The screen chemistry between the Abhishek-Priyanka-John trio is palpably cozy. Priyanka Chopra looks gorgeous and is perfectly poised in her performance. John has more to show-off than his chiseled physique. He is easygoing in his role of the dominant male.
Abhishek Bachchan is splendid in his 'sissy act'. Bobby Deol thankfully underplays his character. Boman Irani is accurate in his gay act. Kirron Kher repeats the Om Shanti Om act with precision. Dostana redefines the ' feel-gud' genre and makes up for some 'homo-genius' entertainment.
Yuvvraaj
Rating: *
Drona and Love Story 2050 have competition in vying for the position of the most disappointing films of 2008. Yuvvraaj is a potential contender. It's not just a bad film but a boring film. And a boring film can be much more taxing than a bad one. The performances are as disguised as the mannequins and masks that dominate the art-direction. Salman seems to justify his real-life anger, arrogance and obsession through the character of Deven as he goes into glass-shattering and violin-smashing mode.
Anil Kapoor wears his trousers the Raj Kapoor style and repeats his innocent act of films like Eshwar, Beta and Kishen Kanhaiya. Mithun Chakravarthy seems to have shot his entire footage in one day as he appears throughout in the same suit. Boman Irani overacts, Katrina under-acts, Zayed can't act. And what was Aushima Sawhney doing in the film?
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Mr And Mrs Parshuram
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