Black and 'Blue'

Its been two weeks since I saw Blue. The film has gone on to become a big hit. My disappointment with the movie though, has not abated yet. I had huge expectations from the movie and it bombed big time as far as I am concerned. Everything looked promising in the promos. Akki back in an action role, stunts, underwater adventure, background music. I don't know how it all failed so miserably. I am gonna keep this one short as there is not too much to write about

Akki is an owner of a shipping company and Sanju is his friend cum employee. Sanju has knowledge of a hidden treasure which is apparently worth millions. Zayed is a good for nothing kid who owes money to a local don and lands up at Sanju's place to seek refuge. The trio decide to search the treasure and solve Zayed's problems.

The suspense build up is pathetic and you know from the onset what to expect. One would have expected something like Nicholas Cage's National Treasure wherein there are several clues before unraveling the mystery.

I feel the story idea was a good one but the screenplay was very poor. They should have built up better scenes and better dialogs. There are only 2 scenes which are good in the movie. One being a bike chase and the other an underwater sequence.

Music is okayish. Below par by Rahman's standards. I have taken a liking to Aaj Dil Gustakh hai and the Blue theme though.

Akshay is okay but the role was not written well enough. Sanjay Dutt looks horrible and only God knows how someone as unfit as him can be a diver. Zayed is irritating as hell. My sincere plea to directors, please do not cast him! Lara has no other part in the movie other than bikini modeling. She it pulls it off amazingly and the lyrics of "Aaj Dil Gustakh hai, Paaniyo mei aag hai" seem apt when she is on the screen.

Anthony D'Souza needs to learn a lot. I have heard the team has decided to come up with a sequel called "Aasman". I hope he does not repeat his mistakes in future and does not leave the audience bruised up black and 'blue'.

Rating: Skip it!! (even on DVD)

Prabhu Deva "WANTED" dead or alive

Finally I decided to watch 'Wanted' after all the praise and box office acclaim it has been getting. After I was 10 minutes into the movie I realized what I was in for. I continued just to see how worse the film can get than the first 10 minutes. I have just one question for Prabhu Deva. What in the world was he thinking when he made this movie?

Radhey, yes thats Sallu's name in the movie, is a big time thug. There are 2 gangs in mumbai and are fighting with each other over area possession. Sallu joins one of the gangs and there are random action sequences where he kills around 1578 people alone. Utimately a major suspense is revealed which changes the whole dynamics of the movie. Oh yeah and there is a tharki cop in between too played by Mahesh Manjrekar. I don't know why he was there the whole time.

This movie has only masala with a tadka of some hot chilli powder, garnished with some more masala. The entire movie has a south india look and feel attached to it and makes Akshay's kung fu in CC2C look awesome. There are random characters and random filler scenes in the movie which have absolutely no relation to the main plot. The main villain is shown to have a sense of humor which is extremely funny in the end, not because of the content but because it goes all wrong. In fact the entire movie can easily fit into Sajid Khan's ham scene section.

One example of the amazing jokes you will witness in this movie. Salman and Ayesha get locked in a lift. So Salman blows air over Ayesha's face since she is feeling hot. So ayesha asks him "Vicco Vajradanti?". Salman nods in approval and Ayesha goes "Me too!"

This movie was tailor made for Rajnikant, but Prabhu Deva took a risk and casted Salman Khan instead. Result? The movie turns out to be a huge grosser.

The movie has horrible music. I did not like even 1 song.

There is no acting in this movie, only hamming. Negative points for the main villain.

Prabhu Deva, please stick to dancing and choreography. Please do not attempt another movie and make me hate you.

Rating: Definitely skip it.

P.S. You can definitely watch it in a group if you are desperately in need of some senseless laughs. Watch out 'Gunda' your throne is challenged.

Wake Up Sid - Lakshya + DCH

Ayan Mukherjee has had a dream start to his career. One of the most beloved films by the youth today, Swades, was penned by this guy, who by the way is just 25 years old and was 20 when Swades released. This goes to show the talent this guy possesses. Wake Up Sid thus, taking into account Ayan's age, naturally belongs to the Farhan Akhtar genre of movies, young and energetic and very today.

The plot revolves around Sid (Ranbir) who is a rich spoilt brat that has all the possible worldly pleasures in the world. His funda in life is to just enjoy today and think about tomorrow, tomorrow. In the process he meets Aishaa (Konkona) who is his exact opposite, ambitious, hard working and wanting to achieve something.

Sid's life is all good till he flunks in his exams. This is where his life goes topsy turvy as his father, in a last effort to sudhrofy Sid, throws him out of the house to face the big bad world. In this journey, Sid discovers his "Lakshya" in life and his love too.

Aishaa on the other hand who has all her goals set, changes her ways to get there after meeting Sid. She realizes that it's important to enjoy life in the moment as well. Her realization that she has fallen for Sid is very nicely handled.

This movie has been brilliantly executed. Just after seeing the opening scene you are automatically hooked on. I could totally relate to the opening scene where Sid tries to study for his exams. The movie is all about emotions whether it be love, hate, laugh or cry. The scenes between Sid and his mother are fantastic. All said and done you cant help it but remember about "Lakshya" and DCH after seeing this movie. I found too many similarities.

Musically this is a strong movie for Shankar Ehsaan Loy. It too belongs to the Farhan Akhtar genre of movies. In fact one song is very reminiscent of the "Kaisi Hai yeh rut" song from DCH. The best song of the album though belongs to Amit Trivedi. You just cant seem to get enough of "Iktara". Its a brilliant composition!

Ranbir has improved a lot. He is no longer his irritating self from Saawariya and was very much likable in the movie. The role fits him like a glove. Konkona was very good as usual. There is some cuteness in her which is very attractive. Anupam Kher and Supriya Pathak are brilliant in their cameos.

Ayan Mukherjee, take a bow. A brilliant effort for a first movie. I will be definitely marking my radar for Ayan's future movies.

Rating: Very good and entertaining watch. Highly recommended.