Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone
In addition to directing, Farhan Akhtar has taken to playing protagonist parts as an average city guy. In this one, he assumes a role similar as Karthik, a quiet, shy guy who's so gullible that he can't say no to others. Be that work or elsewhere, people take him for a ride. When he does try to retaliate, he loses his job. Unable to cope with his failings, he decides to end his life. Just as he's about to, he's saved by a phone call--a call from himself. This caller, his alterego Karthik, phones him thereafter everyday counseling him and transforming his hapless state into a man self-assured. Soon Karthik wins back his job, earns his boss' respect, and even gains the affection of the girl Sonali (played by Deepika) whom he's pined for a very long time. Despite the caller warning him to never divulge to anyone about the nature of these calls, Karthik relents and confides in Sonali. That triggers events to change the upswing in Karthik's life. An interesting story that weaves in suspense managing to sustain it through the end. This movie has fine performances from Farhan and proves that Deepika can hold her own! Farhan's quintessential charm shines through making him as enjoyable a watch as his home show 'Oye it's Friday.'
Rating: A 3 out of 5 stars.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Hindi movie: Love Aaj Kal (2009)
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor.
Directed by Imtiaz Ali who's been my favorite with movies such as Socha Na Tha and Jab We Met, has cast the film quite well. Saif plays the double protagonist parts as the lover of the 70s and as the contemporary lover boy. His innate smooth, charming, self-assured aura carries through in this role as well. In that sense, Saif's getting stereotypical--playing the same "Dil Chahta Hai" formulaic character over and out. Plus his age is starting to show in this one. Deepika as the modern ladki is ravishing but her presence seems all too calm to be at all capable of feeling the tumultous emotions of love that the story provokes. Her ultracool portrayal goes so far that she even glibly smiles her way through situations that naturally call for at least a cynical smirk or a bitter smile.
Rishi Kapoor's role is the same as the other easy-going, likeable parts he's played in a Namastey London or a Hum Tum. The surprise casting of the Brazilian model, Giselle Monteiro, as Harleen Kaur the yesteryear heroine, has its effect. Her role though minor--for she's little to say apart from looking meek, being shy--she comes off looking fresh-faced and interesting in the frames. The only giveaway to her non-indian origins is her inability to groove bollywood style.
Rating: The movie makes for a fair pass time and begets a 2.5 out of 5 stars. Imtiaz I expect more from your next effort!!!
Directed by Imtiaz Ali who's been my favorite with movies such as Socha Na Tha and Jab We Met, has cast the film quite well. Saif plays the double protagonist parts as the lover of the 70s and as the contemporary lover boy. His innate smooth, charming, self-assured aura carries through in this role as well. In that sense, Saif's getting stereotypical--playing the same "Dil Chahta Hai" formulaic character over and out. Plus his age is starting to show in this one. Deepika as the modern ladki is ravishing but her presence seems all too calm to be at all capable of feeling the tumultous emotions of love that the story provokes. Her ultracool portrayal goes so far that she even glibly smiles her way through situations that naturally call for at least a cynical smirk or a bitter smile.
Rishi Kapoor's role is the same as the other easy-going, likeable parts he's played in a Namastey London or a Hum Tum. The surprise casting of the Brazilian model, Giselle Monteiro, as Harleen Kaur the yesteryear heroine, has its effect. Her role though minor--for she's little to say apart from looking meek, being shy--she comes off looking fresh-faced and interesting in the frames. The only giveaway to her non-indian origins is her inability to groove bollywood style.
Rating: The movie makes for a fair pass time and begets a 2.5 out of 5 stars. Imtiaz I expect more from your next effort!!!
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