Mega Superstar Rajnikanth is back with the most expensive Indian film ever made. Does the hit machine Shankar have a winner again?
This is one colossal Rajni-Sir EXPERIENCE !!!!
When one walks in for a Rajni film, they surrender to the star to take them on an a trip that defies all logic and beliefs....Robot does the same on a scale like never before.
Few of the things that Sir entertains us with in Robot:
1. Runs sideways on a train.
2. 100's of Rajni's combine to form a deadly Snake.
3. Shoots bullets from his fingers.
4. Sir fights with himself.
The story is simple. Prof.Dr.Vasi has spent 10 years in creating a Robot - Chitti. Chitti is an andro-humanoid who can do just about anything from dancing, fighting to operating in a hospital. The one thing he can't do is feel emotions. When Chitti starts interacting with Sana(Aishwaria), Vasi's fiance, the enemy(Danny Denzongpa) turns things for the wrong and Chitti falls in love with her. Thus begins the battle between the Creator and his creation which leads to the eventual showdown.
One thing is certain, the film is on a huge canvas. With CG from the same studio which did Avatar & Matrix, the quality is the best seen in an Indian film.
The only drawback of this film is its length. At 3 hrs long, its heavy and the second half is extremely sluggish.
Robot is Rajni, Rajni and more Rajnikanth. If you are a fan, this is your mecca. At 60, he fights, dances and entertains in his charismatic style. His potrayal of the evil Chitti is stupendous and whistles blow from every corner of the hall.
Aishwariya looks beautiful and fits in perfectly. Danny is apt.
Director Shankar has another winner. His narrative is interesting but one just wishes it was tighter. One cannot deny his eye for scale as he imagines and delivers big. If the film were trimmed by 30 min, it would be epic.
One doesn't know if and when we will ever get to see Rajnikanth in this avatar. Although its not the best film in town, one should go to see the sheer imagination of Shankar and the mesmerizing aura that is Superstar Rajni.
Rating: 3/5
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Anjaana Anjaani - Review
The much hyped and awaited AA hits the screens this week. While it looks fresh and exciting, it could be very misleading.
Few points to note before buying your tickets:
1. Are you in love with Ranbir/Priyanka - Yes
2. Do you think fancy locations across America = A movie - Yes
3. Do you think being able to predict every single scene of a film is exciting - Yes
4. Are you in the mood to walk out of a movie feeling like you've been robbed - Yes
If 3 answers match, run to the halls now !!!
When the promos went on air, AA looked like a fresh road trip film across the stunning landscapes of USA, alas...it's essentially the same old wine in the same old bottle.
Akash(Ranbir) and Kiara(Priyanka) want to commit suicide. Plagued by business and relationship issues respectively, they are both set to jump off a bridge when they bychance to meet each other. They decide to enjoy life to the fullest for 20 days and jointly leave this world on new years eve. What follows is how they push themselves to go crazy and live out their wishes.
On the outset, the premise is very interesting as one expects a fun filled adventure across the country but the narrative is rather old fashioned and goes down the emotional path.
The first half has some fun moments but after that the story only goes downhill. Cliched, boring and stretched Anjaana Anjaani offers nothing new.
DOP Ravi.K.Chandran doesn't make most of the scenic locations. Other than the song picturizations, the visuals are average. Songs by Vishal-Shekhar are fantastic. After a while, there is an album that is a complete winner.
Flavour of the season Ranbir Kapoor doesn't impress. Mumbling through many of his scenes he blunders on pronunciations though the whole film. (read: Zich for Zilch). His weakest film to date. Priyanka Chopra is fun to watch but try's to hard. For an ace actor like her, the role doesn't pack enough meat in. Zayed Khan is terrible and emotes like a brick.
Director Siddharth Anand entertained in Salaam Namaste & Bachna ae Hasseno but fails to deliver. Another mediocre script coupled with superb marketing to fool the audience. Excessive melodrama and a drag of a second half ensures you don't walk out with a smile on your face.
To sum it up AA is not worth the effort. A film that carried huge expectations but misses the mark by a long shot. Forget this one, catch Robot or Khichdi instead.
Rating: 2/5
Few points to note before buying your tickets:
1. Are you in love with Ranbir/Priyanka - Yes
2. Do you think fancy locations across America = A movie - Yes
3. Do you think being able to predict every single scene of a film is exciting - Yes
4. Are you in the mood to walk out of a movie feeling like you've been robbed - Yes
If 3 answers match, run to the halls now !!!
When the promos went on air, AA looked like a fresh road trip film across the stunning landscapes of USA, alas...it's essentially the same old wine in the same old bottle.
Akash(Ranbir) and Kiara(Priyanka) want to commit suicide. Plagued by business and relationship issues respectively, they are both set to jump off a bridge when they bychance to meet each other. They decide to enjoy life to the fullest for 20 days and jointly leave this world on new years eve. What follows is how they push themselves to go crazy and live out their wishes.
On the outset, the premise is very interesting as one expects a fun filled adventure across the country but the narrative is rather old fashioned and goes down the emotional path.
The first half has some fun moments but after that the story only goes downhill. Cliched, boring and stretched Anjaana Anjaani offers nothing new.
DOP Ravi.K.Chandran doesn't make most of the scenic locations. Other than the song picturizations, the visuals are average. Songs by Vishal-Shekhar are fantastic. After a while, there is an album that is a complete winner.
Flavour of the season Ranbir Kapoor doesn't impress. Mumbling through many of his scenes he blunders on pronunciations though the whole film. (read: Zich for Zilch). His weakest film to date. Priyanka Chopra is fun to watch but try's to hard. For an ace actor like her, the role doesn't pack enough meat in. Zayed Khan is terrible and emotes like a brick.
Director Siddharth Anand entertained in Salaam Namaste & Bachna ae Hasseno but fails to deliver. Another mediocre script coupled with superb marketing to fool the audience. Excessive melodrama and a drag of a second half ensures you don't walk out with a smile on your face.
To sum it up AA is not worth the effort. A film that carried huge expectations but misses the mark by a long shot. Forget this one, catch Robot or Khichdi instead.
Rating: 2/5
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