Good Movies Are Here To Stay

My first thought after the movie was to marvel at the wide range of movies being churned out of bollywood, on one end you have a totally crass movie such as Housefull and on the other end of the spectra, you have Rajneeti. Of course, it’s not in the Good Fella ‘s league, but it’s not bad either. I kept reading about Manoj Bajpe’s superlative performance (and it definitely was), but it was Nana Paterkar’s Mamaaji who stayed with me, long after the movie was over.

A cross between the Mahabarat and the Godfather, Rajneeti works with a taut script. Exemplary editing constantly taking you ahead and at no time can you afford to miss the dialogues or scenes. The much hyped bit about Katrina Kaif emulating Mrs. Gandhi lasted only for about the last 15 minutes, thank God. Nana Patekar’s sly smiles and modulated dialogue delivery (et la Sri Krishna) gives you the impression that he isn’t letting out everything.

Manoj Bajpai, played a wronged Duryodhan- the anger humiliation, all portrayed only as he could – realistically. Arjun Rampal, although too sophisticated to play a Bihari politician, makes one helluva lech. ;)

Ajay Devgan was a disappointment. I am a BIG fan of Ajay, but although he did justice to the limited role (scene where he discovers his true parents is an excellent example), his talent wasn’t totally exploited. I do agree writing a script with so many legends and yet do justice to all of them is no mean task.
Ranbir Kapoor has yet again proved his mettle, he is a kapoor who doesn’t resort to histrionics or melodrama to act. He makes it appear so effortless (yet again). However, that being said, he fails out on the screen presence – a little more meat on the frame will help boy.

Katrina too has grown with each film, she still has a loooooooong way to go, but not a bad job.

In total, a total paisa wasool (and I don’t mean it in the Govinda type of movies.)

Not Just a Glorified Telephone Advertisement

Watched the late night show of Kartik Calling Kartik on a weeknight, and did not regret it. Very watchable thriller, taut script, believable acting and an extremely good looking leading lady. I never really found Deepika Padukone the dusky sexy siren in her initial blunders (read Chandni Chowk ...), but this movie is different. Deepika P in KCK is very HOT.

Can't say much about the supposed color codes for the corporate world. Anyone who has actually worked in a corporate environment will know that it is not all black, white and grey (as depicted in hollywood movies). Think color people this is India, not Eastern Europe. I mean all the office colors and apparel worn by the employees are in metallic shades of these colors. It is very becoming on Vivaan Batena, though, who by the way can beat Farhaan hands down in the looks department. For one, he is a whole foot taller than Deepika, which says a lot for his height.

The novel shots for introducing the cast along with the racy title track prepares you for an edgy movie. The suspense builds up well (after the first 15 mts), although Farhaan's transformation happens a little too soon and appears incredible. I don't know if it is a deliberate attempt to bring focus on a certain brand of telephone. I know I am not going to get that model, in spite of all the features, after watching this movie.