Review:I,Me Aur Main

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I, ME AUR MAIN has several worthy of note sequences. Instances: John's I-me-myself attitude comes across very well at the start itself, besides his relationship with Chitrangda, which goes from bad to worse with the passage of time. In addition, the segments featuring John and Mini Mathur echo a certain reality. You can't help but laud the freshness Kapil brings on the table in those sequences. I'd like to make a special note of the finale, when John wants to be by her side, but Chitrangda's words of wisdom sound so valid.

50

AVERAGE MOVIE

Kapil Sharma's directorial debut is his earnest attempt at delivering a breezy romantic comedy. His effort is visibly honest, but is held down by the wavering screenplay. The film's editing isn't shabbily done either. The film grossly underestimates the audiences' taste of romantic comedies, by presenting a confused, annoying and unbelievably chaotic plot. The music isn't bad as well but surely the end product is quite unimpressive, which fails the rest!

40

NOT RECOMMENDED

The plot, though, leaves a lot to be desired. While the first half of the film establishes the premise effectively and at a brisk pace, the second half meanders.

The story loses its sense of direction ' surely not all women are naive in their dealings with a man-child ' and rushes to the end because all stories must have a crowd-pleasing ending in the appropriated run-time.

40

NOT RECOMMENDED

John fits the role of Ishaan with ease. His body language and self confidence seems natural. Chitrangda is the underdog managing to leave a lasting impression each time she comes on screen. Prachi has the meatiest role and she sinks her teeth into it with glee. Her transition from the care-a-damn next door neighbor to someone who understands that nothing lasts forever is portrayed marvelously. However, the second half loses steam before the climax kicks in. The sequence where Ishaan launches his musical protege is long drawn. Prachi's change of heart towards the end could have had a better graph.Raima's character seems out of place, like a prop used to fill in the loop holes.

50

AVERAGE MOVIE

John Abraham, who has spent a lot of his acting career hearing critics call him "wooden", can finally flash that famous half smile of his. The actor has done a neat job of playing the self-obsessed Ishaan and pretty much delves deep into the skin of the character. Chitrangda, on the other hand, could have done a much, much better job with the corporate lawyer in love with Ishaan that she plays. We've seen Singh deliver full-blooded performances before but this isn't one. Prachi Desai is a breath of fresh air ' a complete surprise. She performs Gauri to the hilt and pulls off a stunner. Mini Mathur's years of television work are clearly visible in her performance. Zarina Wahab is fabulous as Ishaan's mother. Together, the mother-sister duo leaves one applauding loud and hard. Raima Sen is good as Ishaan's boss. Sameer Soni, in his cameo too, doesn't fail to impress!

60

RECOMMENDED

The primary problem with the film is that the male protagonist is an outright cheapskate surrounded by at least half a dozen women who deserve much better than this twerp.

The performances are, however, generally earnest and manage to attain an even quality. John Abraham, hot but not always happening, wisely stays firmly within his limits.

40

NOT RECOMMENDED

But the women are still all right. It is the man, ironically, who is the weakest link. Abraham gets a lot of screen time but doesn't have the range to keep us interested all the way through, despite frequently flashing impressive upper body musculature ( no booty, alas, ladies please note ). To make up for his sins, he's handed a quite unexpected bit of baggage, but what we end with is this: whipping off apparel is the easy part, being grown up is a toughie.

40

NOT RECOMMENDED

John Abraham tries hard to deliver an honest performance, but doesn't convey the various moods with much distinction. He uses his regular set of expressions in his limited repertoire ' the frowning lines on his forehead, dimpled smile and glycerin soaked teary eyes ' which we have seen in almost all of his movies so far. Chitrangda too makes her usual striking presence felt but fails to offer any novelty. Prachi Desai is the only saving grace with her chirpy character, but the poor writing and lazy direction let her down. Zarina Wahab has done justice to the role of a doting mother. Both Raima Sen and Mini Mathur are good in their roles, but their characters hardly offer anything substantial to the story that has loopholes the size of lunar craters. As far as the film's music is concerned, Sachin-Jigar, Gourov Dasgupta, Falak Shabir and Raghav Sachar's compositions are soothing and all the tracks are appropriately placed ' Saajna and Darbar being particularly hummable.

40

NOT RECOMMENDED

The boxing champion before us seems an intense bore. John Abraham plays the arrestingly charming dude's role. In a film industry with more saleable faces, he would ideally restrict himself to action flicks or ensemble comedies as his predecessor Sunil Shetty once did. Chitrangada Singh, perennially in a state of pout, plays the hero's girlfriend. Prachi Desai, lifeless, pale, irritatingly saccharine is the other girl, for lack of a better description. In this coy threesome, you genuinely don't give a flying fig about who feels what and for whom and why. Surely a lot must have gone on in the screenwriter or filmmaker's head ' that cozy moment when the couple finds love practicing piano in a hotel lobby, or the sweet thought of the mother warming up to the boy's hot neighbour... It doesn't really play out that way.

20

NOT RECOMMENDED

John Abraham does well with his authorbacked role, mixing dash and dilemma. Chitrangada and Prachi are too stereotyped in their casting - it's almost as if you would expect these actresses to play out the roles they get. That itself prevents either girl from adding any extra dimension to their acts.

40

NOT RECOMMENDED