The movie is doing stupendous business in India and abroad. But why? What's new about it?
Last week, I managed to catch up with the movie in theatre. Here's my analysis:
1. Theme: Youth, college bonding, teenage love story, comedy, friendship. Pick any.
2. Plot: The same old plot. A group of college friends. The hero and heroine are great buddys, best friends, etc. etc. What they don't realize is that they also love each other. The entire story deals with their growing up, realizing their feelings, and then expressing it to each other.
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3. So what's the big deal?
1. Refreshing treatment: Fresh, fresh, fresh! That's what I felt after the movie ended and the credits rolled by. The same old concept is treated in a very zingy manner. No big deal and brouhaha about feelings, emotions, etc. The issues are dealt with as and when they arrive. In fact, the movie doesn't really have a great story, but has a fantastic direction!
2. The Cast:
Newcomers: Cute, bubbly, sporty, spicy, and effervescent.
Veterans: Now I know why the television was best in 80's. Just see how effectively and effortlessly, they've played their unique roles with quirky personalities.
My favorite moments:
- Whenever Savitri Rathore (Jai's mother) interacts with her dead husband's picture, Amar Singh Rathore, who refuses to rest in peace until his son fulfils the three conditions of proving that he's a true man. Their dialogues are hilarious.
- When Aditi's brother (fantastic job done by Prateek Babbar here) pours water on Jai to stop him from singing and then delivers this classic line, "You are not good looking, you don't have any money, and you're a bad singer. Which girl would marry you after you court her with this song?"
- When Aditi and her brother discuss how they drifted apart from being friends to virtual strangers while growing up. When Aditi recognizes the depth and extent of her brother's talent, emotions, and love.
- Aditi's jealousy without realizing why whenever Jai gives attention to his girlfriend, Meghna.
- When Jai realizes he loves Aditi only after he comes to know she's engaged.
- When Aditi realizes she loves Jai but can't do anything about it as she's already engaged.
- When Jai finally beats the violent fiancee of Aditi for abusing her physically.
- When Jai gives his father's soul blissful happiness and endless worry to his mom as he proves he's a man by fufilling three conditions: 1. He beats someone. 2. He rides a horse. 3. He goes to jail. And he does all three only because of his love for Aditi.
The moments are several, the list is limited. So finally, let's have the rating card:
1. Movie plot: 3/5 (same old plot, and maybe too much lovey-dovey. Even teenagers today are more mature than that. The plot is too innocent for the cynical world, but then maybe this is what the doctor actually ordered.)
2. Direction: 5/5 (Fantastic direction. Not even a single thing looked out of place. Excellent job from both the newcomers and veterans (who looked happy and relaxed for a change))
3. Acting: 4.9/5 [Everyone did a stupendous job, then why 4.9? Because one character overacted. She's the cynical air hostess whom Jiggy (Jai's Gujrati friend, who's mostly seen sporting all the outrageous hairstyles ever in his college years - check him on the lower-left corner of the photo above) loves but can't say so. So the group of friends decide to share Jai and Aditi's love story with her. The girl really overacted and how, especially when you compare her with the rest of the newcomers.]
4. Songs: 4/5 (A.R. Rahman has once again proved why he's the boss of all music directors. "Kabhi kabhi Aditi" is the new ringtone of the nation. "Pappu can't dance, saala" is the new disco theme. The other songs are also nice and choreographed beautifully, but alas! do not stay in memory for long.)
4. Should you watch this movie or not?: Definitely yes! No second thoughts about it. It's a must-watch, even if you don't identify with it. Why? Because you were that young and innocent once.
5. In theatre or DVD?: I would say catch it first on theatre. Freshness needs to be treated with respect, and so should be the newcomer cast. One of my friends liked it so much that he's planning to buy its DVD as soon as it's released, so that he can watch it anytime he's depressed. Wouldn't you like to try the same?
That's all for now.
Coming up soon: Reviews of Kismat Connection and Dark Knight
Till then, TC.
Chao.
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