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JoK3r
I saw Jail first and then saw this -- i kind of predicted that no one will watch Jail judging from…
I saw Jail first and then saw this -- i kind of predicted that no one will watch Jail judging from previous Bhandarkar productions. This movie made it into the top 10 for all time weekends and probably week as well --- but really its just because there was no other good movie that a family could go and see or a couple, etc. The movie had mass advertisement, had a growing star in Ranbir and off course has Katrina -- everything just made people go and watch it I liked the first half of this movie but as soon as Rahul (Upen Patel) is added into the mix - this movie takes a leap towards mediocricity (if that is even a word) -- it is just horrible. The first half had a kind of looney tunes like humour which was actually quite decent -- Katrina needs to work on her acting -- she is never ever going to win anything apart from money but that is thanks to her gorgeous looks. Ranbir did as was required which was act looney. The music as i reviewed before is just amazing and Atif rips through this album -- Tu Jaane Na and Tera Hone Laga Hoon are just awesome Check out this movie for a laugh but if you have to decide between which movie you would rather go and see at the theatres i would still prefer this over jail but completely there is no comparison between the overall film -- Jail destroys this movie in every aspect except for entertainment and music -- Jail is a real life story while this was a fairy tale. 3/5
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kunalkhandwala
When the creator of the inimitable and unforgettable Andaz Apna Apna ventures to beat the…
When the creator of the inimitable and unforgettable Andaz Apna Apna ventures to beat the ‘Davids’ & Goliaths of Bollywood’s Comedy genre at their own game, one needs to take RajKumar Santoshi seriously. With ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ (APKGK), Santoshi achieves what most have failed at – a fresh comedy with humour that is actually funny. Not that APKGK is flawless but there are more laughable scenes and dialogues than many comedies of recent times put together and for that, the movie is a wholesome entertainer. It does come with weird, inexplicable moments of unnecessary action, drama and slapstick and there is always scope for better comedy in those scenes but in the end, the dialogues, performances and several scenes make it an almost ‘Ghazab’ kahani. Prem (Ranbir Kapoor) is the President of a Happy Club founded with his friends in a little town like Ooty to help estranged lovers and helpless souls. His encounter with the beautiful Jenny (Katrina Kaif) starts out as a riotous mix up that leads to him falling for her (literally, at times). This love story is partly sweet, partly cheesy but overall very refreshing because of the amazing chemistry of the duo that seems completely at home in their comic avatars. The movie will make you giggle, chuckle and even laugh your ass of as Prem attempts to win Jenny’s heart. Enter Upen Patel……… One big problem with APKGK is its casting. Most actors would live just to act in RajKumar Santoshi’s comedy film but he decided to cast Upen Patel out of all people. This guy still cannot speak fluently and can barely stand straight. One can think of at least 43 actors who could’ve done so much better than him. Govind Namdeo as his father is also typecast as either a wicked policeman or a crooked politician. This time his role takes away the humour from the film. Darshan Jariwala as Prem’s father is very impressive and his dialogue delivery at times elevates a simple humorous scene to make it memorable. Katrina Kaif looks gorgeous in the simplest of outfits and she is more comfortable smiling, laughing and crying than many actresses who struggle with it. Her dialogue delivery has improved considerably, thus augmenting the chemistry with her hero. Ranbir Kapoor has enjoyed this film. One can see that he doesn’t need to act as his character most of the time. He is a natural actor in that sense, much like his father and this film establishes him, yet again as the finest of his generation. His comic timing is super and it would really be a treat to watch him perform with veteran actors in more funny movies. Pritam’s musical score rocks again. This time, he combines the distinct talents of Jaaved Ali, Neeraj Shridhar, KK, Hard Kaur and Atif Aslam in a soundtrack with different moods and themes. Jaaved Ali in a romantic Aa Jao Meri Tamanna, Hard Kaur in Follow Me with Ranbir’s eccentric dancing, KK in Main Tera Dhadkan Teri at his usual best, Neeraj in a rather funny Prem ki Naiya, Atif Aslam & Alisha Chinoy in the marvelous Tera Hone Laga Hoon and a solo by Atif in a soulful Tu Jaane na shot in spectacular locales of Turkey while the rest of the film was shot in Goa. Santoshi does that…. Remember he shot Pukar on a set and took the actors to the glaciers of Alaska for one song…. In terms of noteworthy flaws, a recurring problem that is noticed is the amateur editing. The scenes jump from one sequence to another without transition or meaning. Some inane sequences drag longer than they should and drama overpowers the subtlety. Santoshi too is to be blamed for the witless opening sequence, the climax action that is reminiscent of Andaz Apna Apna but nowhere even close, the ridiculous sporadic action sequences and the inapt casting. Yet, APKGK is worth watching for the numerous scenes and dialogues that are fresh in flavor, witty in humour and enjoyable due to some fine performances mainly by Ranbir, Katrina and Jariwala. While one tries to recollect the previous funny one liner while watching the film, another one just pops up and believe it or not…. that is rare in movies these days…. - 7.99 on a scale of 1-10.
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rajpandit17
a LAUGHTER RIOT by a GR8 director.. Mr. RAJKUMAR SANTOSHI...!!! his last film HALLA BOL din get wat…
a LAUGHTER RIOT by a GR8 director.. Mr. RAJKUMAR SANTOSHI...!!! his last film HALLA BOL din get wat it deserved... due to lack of promotion... bt this time the producers have left no stone unturned as far as the promotion of APKGK is concerned... :) apart from that... the performance of Ranbir Kapoor n the charizmatic chemistry between the lead pair has done the trick for APKGK... u wl laugh thruout the movie except for a few emotional scenes... in short a SENSELESS n a WHACKY COMEDY...!!! dun miss this one... :)
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