Dil Bole Hadippa – the movie review

After all the hype that was created, Dil Bole Hadippa and Wanted were finally here this weekend. What is the result of all the media hype and promotion that the stars worked so hard on? Decided to check out Dil Bole Hadippa this weekend (Wanted I was sure is one I couldn’t sit through).

Dil Bole Hadippa although I knew was a total masala flick decided to take the plunge coz Rani is one of my favorites and yes, a long weekend so a family outing. My daughter being the wide-eyed Bollywood wonder, sat through very patiently and happily in fact with her bag of popcorn and coke, however, hubby dear did find it really really tough to sit through the 3 long hours that didn't seem to end. A Sunday afternoon and the theatres was more empty than full, this spoke volumes for the film's success anyway.

Dil Bole Hadippa with all the hype that was created over a cricket film and Rani playing a Sardar was totally lacklustre, in fact, would prefer to call it a complete directorial disaster. With a very weak plot, the director too totally lost focus (that is if he did have it from the beginning). The confusion was evident in the film. The director was not sure on which lines to take the film …whether it was to be cricket, the Indo-Pak friendship or female emancipation. And really don’t know what Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra were doing out there in their skimpy outfits. As for Shahid Kapoor too, after Kaminey, a lot more was expected of him and the actor too failed to rise to the expectations. The songs were average and every now and then just popped out of nowhere (it was more like, there were some more bits of the puzzle left after the entire thing was put together and it just had to be put in …somewhere…just to prove a point). The film would not even qualify for an OK and coming from the Yash banner it was yet another disaster. They seriously need to look at the kind of films they have been putting together lately.

Felt a little bad at the end of the film coz so much money and effort goes into something that is a total failure…but guess that’s what the box office is all about… and we soon leave Rani behind and look forward to Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja’s “What’s Your Raashee?” (where she plays 12 different roles) that is releasing this Friday, the 25th of September 2009.

Thoda pyar thoda magic- Bollywood movie review

Like I mentioned in my weekend post, it was "Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic" for us. Went for the matinee show. I was a little skeptical about how it would turn out as the papers had given it only a one and half star rating. My daughter was very keen and thought it would be a good outing for her.

Frankly speaking, I feel the critics have come on too hard on the film. I personally liked the film. Itd efinitely offers a great time for kids with all the magic, and Rani Mukherji to me is a very likeable . character. It is a story about love and how the 4 kids and Saif learn to love and like each other from a very hate-hate beginning. The serious subject has been dealt with very well. The 4 kids- Vasisht, Iqbal, Aditi and Avantika have done a superb job. The film definitely made be smile with them and also shed a few tears with them.
Kunal Kohli has done a great job. A good film after a really long time. The film may not have had a great opening but personally feel that it would catch up in the coming days. A fun treat for the entire family, it is one film that you can enjoy with your kids.http://bollywood-blog.moviezen.com/2008/06/saif-and-rani-.html

“Sunday” – latest Bollywood movie release – movie review

Last Sunday was spent in the theatre watching the latest Bollywood movie “Sunday”. The newspapers and online critics tore the film apart right at the opening. This probably is why we got the tickets on a Sunday without difficulty. The viewer comments include statements that start with "how bad the film is" and especially the "gay jokes"...The potential cine goers were probably apprehensive with all this bad press that the film got.

We too had not to go for it however, with the lazy Sunday and the urge to go to the theatres…and with nothing much on the list to watch. We were not left with much choice but “Sunday”. A Bollywood masala movie from every aspect “Sunday” however proved to be a good watch. Although I cannot say much in praise but surely not bad like the critics mercilessly described it. In fact, my hubby was like I think you should write about it in your blog. With all the bad comments it was getting even one good review would make a difference. A good mix of drama, comedy and suspense. I guess this bollywood movie is for those who do not feel you need to cry every time you walk out of the theatre. With a better glitzy star cast and some more publicity the film could have done well. The film has Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia and actor Ajay Devgan playing the lead role. The supporting star cast with Arshad Warsi and Irfan Akhtar have actually taken away the cake. A murder mystery with a dash of drama and humor.

The problems in the Bollywood film lie with the bad editing and some technical issues. A lack of continuity or flow is one that stands against the film. It is a scene by scene film in the first half rather than a flowing story. Overall would rate it as a good watch agan if you do not have much to do for the weekend. Just chill with a pepsi and bag of popcorn at your favorite theatre or you could probably wait till the Bollywood DVD releases. Think this film would do ok with some word of mouth publicity working for it.