Action Replay Hindi Movie

 Action Replay

Hollywood and Bollywood, despite similarities in their names, hardly have anything in common. Except that the latter often borrows concepts from its older cousin. Yet, it manages to make something different from the original. ‘Action Replayy’ is an example of that.When proposed to, Bunty (Aditya Roy Kapoor) refuses to marry his girlfriend because he has seen his parents Kishan (Akshay Kumar) and Mala (Aishwarya Rai) fight since he was born. Even on their 35th marriage anniversary, they fight as if they were sworn enemies. A determined Bunty steals a ride on a time machine invented by his girlfriend’s grandfather to go back in time to make it all right.Doing this will be tougher than he had imagined as he finds his parents very different from what they are today. Parenting ones parents, Bunty would realise, is the toughest job in the whole wide world.The basic premise isn’t new. Even before ‘Back To The Future’ made it famous, travelling to the past to correct one’s present was staple food of science fictions. It is, after all, the ultimate human fantasy.What is new is how ‘Action Replayy’ lays bare the difference between two of the biggest commercial filmmaking centres of the world, Hollywood and Bollywood. While in ‘Back To The Future’ the stress is on science fiction and survival of the time traveller, here it is on human relations and the various emotions associated with it.Also the paper thin, cliched villains of the film shows that Bollywood is still in a time-wrap. But ‘Action Replayy’ can perhaps afford to, it being a time-wrap story and all.Lot of efforts have been made to get the sets right, and surprisingly it often works. Vignettes of ancient advertisements, painstakingly made a part of the set by the filmmakers, make it a thrill to watch, especially for those from that era.The costumes, however, try too hard to be retro. If you watch films of those period, they were not so flowery and jazzy as in this film. However, given the lighter vein in which the film is made, it is perhaps justified.

 

Aishwarya and Akshay are as good as Bollywood can get, which isn’t much. Pritam’s music is average and only when we do an action replay from the high plinth of the future, will we come to know the corners of the world he has plagiarised from.Few spoofs are hilarious, especially the one on the Gujarati band led by Mahesh Kumar whose brother can sing in two voices. The one where the son is desperately trying to make his retro father understand the concept of sex and uses the typical Hindi film analogy of two flowers meeting is a laugh-riot.Despite this the film misses many opportunities for gags that can easily be part of a time travel film. Just the inclusion of names common today like Obama, Mallika Sherawat, Saif Ali Khan etc., does not necessarily make it humorous.

Action Replayy’ despite its best intentions and few successes, fails in many others. Perhaps it will take someone else to say action-reply and better the present for Bollywood.

 

 

 

 

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United Six Hindi Movie

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sing is king hindi movie

Singh Is King is one of the most hyped Bollywood movies in recent times. There are several reasons for the hype

1. Akshay Kumar, the superstar, is the biggest reason for all the hype surrounding the movie. Akshay’s fan following has increased tremendously in the past 2 years. Also his pairing with co-star Katrina Kaif has created box-office magic in the past.
2. The movie is directed by Anees Bazmee whose last two movies, No Entry and Welcome, were box office Blockbusters.
3. Producer Vipul Amruthlal Shah has left no stone unturned in promoting the movie. More than 5 crores has been spent just on promotion.

Is Singh Is Kinng worth all the hype it has generated over the past few weeks? Well to a certain extent, Yes.
First the story. Singh is Kinng is about Happy Singh (Akshay Kumar) a simpleton, from a village in Punjab, with a heart of gold. He always tries to do good, but exactly the opposite happens. He tries to help a villager and ends up ruining the whole village. Frustrated the villagers decide to send him far away to Australia, to bring back Lakhan Singh a.k.a Lucky, an underworld don in Australia.
But as always when Happy Singh sets out to do good, he does the opposite. Happy accompanied by his friend Tony land in Egypt instead of Australia. Here Happy meets Sonia (Katrina Kaif) and falls head over heels in love, at first sight.
Happy then makes his way to Australia. Without any money, Happy and Tony starve for days until Happy bumps into Rose Lady (Kirron Kher) who gives him a place to stay and food to eat. Happy then meets King Lucky, but due to an attack on the gang, Lucky is hurt and now cannot speak a word. After a lot of confusion, Happy is crowned the King (don) of the dangerous underworld gang. After a series of comical errors and misadventures, Sonia turns out to be Rose Lady’s daughter who returns to Australia with her boyfriend (Ranvir Shorey).
Does Happy end up with Sonia or does she marry her boyfriend? Does Happy succeed in taking Lucky back to his village in Punjab? Forms the rest of the hilarious tale.

Singh Is King Review

Singh is King is a perfect example of a great first half ruined by an average second. The pre-interval portions of the movie are filled with hilarious scenes.

• Happy chasing a chicken only to end up ruining the whole village is side-splitting.
• The scenes between Tony and Happy in Egypt and Australia. The dialogues are rib tickling, especially a few by Tony (Om Puri).
• The way Singh (Happy) becomes King is brilliantly written, enacted and executed.

After the extremely entertaining first half, you expect an even better second. Unfortunately, it pales in comparison. The song picturised on Javeed Jaffrey was unnecessary. Also the lack of scenes between Tony and Happy is a negative as their chemistry was brilliant. The climax seemed to be hurried up and before you realise the movie comes to an abrupt end.
Another aspect that could go against the movie is, at times it’s hard to understand the Punjabi dialogues. Also at times in the first half, the voice is not in sync with the lip movement. Wonder why such minor flaws are overlooked in an A grade bollywood movie.
The music is above average. Few songs like ‘Teri Ore’ and ‘Singh is King’ title track standout.
Singh Is King Performances
Akshay Kumar is a great entertainer, he puts his heart and soul into the character of Happy. His comic timing is as good as ever. Katrina Kaif does exactly what’s required of her; she manages to look great in every scene. Must say, her smile has a very pleasing effect on the viewer. She’s also looking better with each passing film. Om Puri is brilliant and his chemistry with Akshay Kumar is one of the reasons to watch the movie. Sonu Sood has improved a lot acting wise since his debut in B grade flicks. Neha Dhupia looks hot, does a decent job. Javeed Jaffrey is funny. The rest of the character actors are good.
Singh Is King Verdict
Overall Singh is King is a typical Akshay Kumar mindless entertainer which has a great first half, beautifully picturised songs and a gorgeous Katrina Kaif. But what makes Singh is King more worthwhile is Akshay Kumar, who holds the movie together, well supported by Om Puri.
If your are a die hard Akshay fan and enjoyed his movies like Welcome, Heyy Babyy last year, dont think twice.. Just go for it! Others can wait for the DVD.
Ill go with 3 on 5 for the most hyped movie of the year!
Post your comments and reviews on Singh is King below.
Other Notes – Many many trailers are out with the movie. Chandi Chowk to China, Kidnap (Dhoom director’s next), The Last Lear and many more. Dont forget to catch them during the interval.
Bachna Ae Haseeno and God Tussi Great Ho release next week, do visit Indicine to read the reviews.

Finally, If you have already watched Singh Is King, vote below. Be honest. If you havent watched the movie yet, dont vote. Watch the movie, come back and then submit your votes. If you decide not to watch the movie, choose the appropriate option i.e ‘No Plans of watching’.







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Anjaana Anjaani, Hindi Movie Internet

Anjaana Anjaani

Anjaana Anjaani, the story of two strangers, Ranbir Kapoor (Aakash) and Priyanka Chopra (Kiara), who meet on a lonely street at midnight and turn into soul mates. They have a common goal to end their life and promise each other to complete experiences before they accomplish that.

On the surface the film has a noble message that life is beautiful and must be valued but there is something unconvincing the way movie unfolds, the characters on the verge of suicide appear far from depressed or worried. Anjaana Anjaani has a great star cast, great chemistry, a decent plot, a decent direction and a wonderful cinematography, what it lacks is a mature script. It appears as if the makers were in hurry to complete the script and in turn the movie, which is why director was dodging between a serious note and a comic undertone at the same time, which leaves audience confused and doesn’t seem entertaining at all.

 The story drags endlessly, the film has exotic locations, great costumes (Watch for Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s stunning clothes) but no soul, it is a synthetic love story and probably the only romantic film with the most forgettable music, which is a big turn off at least for me, as we have come to expect something really great from Vishal Shekhar, who gave music to “Bachna Ae Haseeno”.

 Still my verdict will be that you should watch this movie only for the great performance of Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra otherwise there is nothing much that you are missing; I give movie a 3 out of 5 stars.
Anjaana Anjaani is a story of two strangers who meet one another at what they think is the end of their lives. In attempting to die, they keep coming across reasons to live and inevitably fall in love.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Aakash (a failed Wall Street guy) and Priyanka Chopra plays Kiara (a damsel in distress). Interestingly, if the film would have released as originally planned on September 24th, it would have been competing with Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, a far superior affair between a Wall Street guy and a journalist girl.
Anjaana Anjaani is a take on modern relationships. That proves to be a limiting factor. The audience that can relate to it is a young urban one that has been in a relationship. Outside of that bracket, it is prone to inciting disapproval.
There is humour in the film but it is inconsistent. The actors deliver good performances, the writing of their characters is confusing. The music is really good and you will be caught humming it. Cinematography, styling and production design is good too but not short of bloopers. Independently, the varied aspects of film-making may have their strengths. Put together, they fail, as is always the dilemma, at the screenplay level.
With the other options in cinema halls to choose from, one would only give Anjaana Anjaani a chance for its lead pai

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Guzaarish Hindi Movie

Guzaarish

Guzaarish is the kind of film that demands that we create a separate category for it—a two and three-quarter rating perhaps. Because there is much to admire here: the film is beautifully shot by Sudeep Chatterjee. It has strong performances and there are several scenes, which genuinely move you. But there is just as much that is clumsy, including an unintentionally comical group-hug in the climax. Despite the many admirable elements, Guzaarish never becomes more than the sum of its parts.Co-written and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Guzaarish is cobbled together from many well-known movies. From Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, Bhansali sources a world of magic and illusion in which rival magicians sabotage each other. So the protagonist, Ethan Mascarenhas played by Hrithik Roshan, is great magician who becomes a quadraplegic when a trick goes wrong. There are shades of Julian Schnabel’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and several scenes and characters lifted from the 2005 foreign-language Oscar winner The Sea Inside, in which Javier Bardem gives an astounding performance as a bed-ridden man who fights to die. Ethan makes a similar plea for euthanasia or as he calls it: ‘ethanasia’. To this busy canvas, Bhansali adds a beautiful nurse Sophia, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; an apprentice Omar, played by Aditya Roy Kapur and a devoted lawyer, played by Shernaz Patel. The best part of the film is the beautifully etched relationship between Ethan and Sophia, who wearing floor-length Sabyasachi skirts and gorgeous earrings, seems to be channeling Frida Kahlo. She calls him Mr Mascarenhas and handles him with a tough love devoid of pity. So, when he pretends to be aroused, she tops it with some world-class moans of her own.

Bhansali is among the few directors who enable Aishwarya to shed her trademark artificiality. Looking stunning, she delivers her most heart-felt performance in years. Hrithik struggles and sweats with a difficult role. Ethan must be gloriously life-affirming even as he begs for death. But his character, like the film, is too over-wrought and obviously manipulative.Sanjay Leela Bhansali has positioned himself as Hindi cinema’s poet of pain. His movies are operatic and highly melodramatic. But over the course of six films, the worlds Bhansali creates have become increasingly sealed off and removed from any known reality. So even though the characters in Guzaarish ostensibly live in Goa, the milieu isn’t one that you would recognise. This fantasy would be effective if the writing was more organic and the emotions felt more authentic but Bhansali never gives us a chance to invest in these people. Characters just randomly appear and disappear. So Sophia’s abusive husband drops in for one scene as does Ethan’s rival who scars him for life. It’s clunky and strangely disjointed. Combining euthanasia with song-and-dance is a tough, tough feat and despite his prodigious talent, Bhansali can’t pull it off. Since we don’t have a two and three-quarter rating, I’m going with three stars

 

 

 

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Yamla Pagla Deewana hindi movie

The trailers of Yamla Pagla Deewanagot tongues wagging and expectations from this Deol dramedy were sky high. The father and sons are sharing screen space after their 2007 family drama Apne,which was a hit.Canada. Family man Paramvir Singh (Sunny) lives happily with his Canadian wife Mary (Brown), two kids and mother (Nafisa). Mother misses Paramvir’s father who went absconding with their younger son Gajodhar (Bobby) to lead a life of crime and thievery. Paramvir promises his mother that he will bring his dad and brother from India to Canada.Cut to Benaras. Paramvir meets Gajodhar, and eventually Dharam, who chooses to live in denial and refuses to believe that Paramvir is his son. You marvel at the ease with which they find each other, something atypical of Hindi movies. The introduction by Ajay Devgn with scenes from Yaadon Ki Baarat, Amar Akbar Anthony, etc acknowledges the reality of the great Indian family reunion. You know a happy ending is just around the corner. Surprising how kin find each other, but petty thieves Dharam and Gajodhar never get caught. 

 

Cut to Punjab. Gajodhar’s love for Sahiban (Randhawa) takes the trio to Punjab and more madness follows with Sahiban’s brothers in tow. Eldest brother Joginder Singh (Kher) leads the bunch of eccentric Sardars, awed by the Canadian NRIs. Sunny and Dharmendra’s superb comic timing elicit most laughs and the humour clearly bears the Deol stamp. From Dharmendra’s Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana dance from Pratigya to Sunny’s hand-pump fight scene from Gadar, they mock it all. YPD is high on entertainment, never mind the mindlessness. If you’ve seen a few movies of the Deols, you will definitely enjoy YPD. To others the jokes might seem forced and unfunny.

The first half of YPD is a huge disappointment after all those promising trailers. But as the drama builds up, the fun gets better. The father and sons bravely take digs at one another; making the whole YPD experience enjoyable. It seems like director Samir Karnik had a lot of fun directing the Deols in this madcap comedy, but he could have done without the endless songs to cut short the running time. Age is catching up with Dharmendra, but he makes full use of this opportunity to reach out to his loyal fans. Bobby is so excited to be around family, he overdoes his dialogues and expression, sucking the fun out of them. Sunny is undisputedly the best of the lot.

Remember the song Yaara O Yaara from Jeet and Sunny’s funny stomp dance? Yes, you watch him do it again! Also Dharmendra’s famous one-hand-raised-followed-by-the-other dance step The men overshadow the performances of the female cast. Randhawa is decent while Sucheta Khanna as Poli makes a mark with her Canada-crazy act. Nafisa doesn’t have much of a role.Happy endings are inherent to Hindi films and the Deols save the best for last. Don’t miss the dramatic beginning either.

 

 

 

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Tanu Weds Manu hindi movie

Another new romantic comedy about a wedding, but also prove to be a party to remember. A London-based Delhi boy and his family arrive at a Kanpur household kicking off a vibrant ruckus of prattle and curiosity. Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair.Like his directorial debut STRANGERS, director Aanand L Rai opts for unconventional and unpredictable situations in TANU WEDS MANU. Of course, the fact that Tanu and Manu would tie the knot sooner or later is at the back of your mind, even before the reels have begun to unfold, but you want to experience their journey - their voyage from strangers to lovers. Meet Manu as R. Madhavan, a seedha saadha Doctor from London. Intelligent, temperate and from a respectable family, the perfect groom which every parent wants for their daughter. When he arrives in India, he realizes that India has changed and so have the people. The Indian women in particular are more attracted towards the Western lifestyle. Family pressure leads him to Kanpur to meet Tanu that’s Kangna Ranaut, the quintessential small-town girl who has studied in Delhi.Anand Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu is a colorful and playful wedding drama that suffers from a wafer-thin plot and lack of chemistry between the lead pair, but survives simply because it is an endearing film with a lovable supporting cast, and provides a delectable experience of small town India. Tanu (Kangana Ranaut) and Manu’s (Madhavan) tangled relationship kicks off on a shaky note with the scene where the all-too-simple NRI doctor groom falls in love with a sari-clad bride-to-be who has passed out after taking sedatives. Creepily, he even takes a photo of her unconscious state and steals a kiss. Thus begins Manu’s inexplicable infatuation for Tanu. His only reaction is to smile in front of her, while hers is to selfishly play games with his heart.The NRI male lead – Manu – is so shy and simple in his bespectacled niceness that he becomes a one-note character. Tanu, on the other hand, displays an intriguing package of character traits, even throwing in a fleeting hint of her bi-curious sexuality (cleverly handled by Rai). Yet her characterization also hits an extreme note and you’re left wondering why these two should ever be together The film works, oddly enough, because of its ambience. The people and places around Tanu and Manu make the film enjoyable. Deepak Dobriyal as Manu’s loyal buddy Pappi is a delight with his spontaneity. His reactions to the various situations evoke the most laughs. Eijaz Khan as buddy #2 Jassi also adds spunk to the goings-on, while his new bride Payal, played confidently by Swara Bhaskar, proves to be a much more interesting and dynamic character than her best friend Tanu. Tanu Weds Manu will be categorized in the same genre as other charming and revamped rom-com wedding flicks Jab We Met and Band Baaja Baraat. And for the most part, Rai succeeds in making the story and situations reflective of today’s India. But, unlike the other two films mentioned, this film lacks the crackling lead pair that would have made it a much better experience.

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