Review: Luv Ka The End
"K" Rating: 2.2
Watch: DVD/Theater
Finally we have an out-n-out teen flick which is fun to watch (post MP3). Its youthful, funny as it tells the story of how one teenage girl deals with heartbreak in an urban metropolis (Mumbai). It would not be incorrect to say its about female empowerment aka girl power. The movie is inspired by the Hollywood flick John Tucker Must Die.
Luv Ka The End marks the foray of Yash Raj Films's "Y Films" into the production arena. Y-Films will be targeting the Youth and encouraging new young talent in the industry.
Luv Ka The End marks the foray of Yash Raj Films's "Y Films" into the production arena. Y-Films will be targeting the Youth and encouraging new young talent in the industry.
With Luv Ka The End - a new star is born, Shraddha Kapoor ! Daughter of Bollywood's Baddie Shakti Kapoor, she went unnoticed in Teen Patti, but this movie completly Capulet's her! Taaha Shah is a good discovery, fits the role well. Pushtii Shakti as the quintessential "fatty/jugs" adds to the comic timing and laugh out loud moments.
Music by Ram Sampath accentuates this teen centric film and keeps beat with current trends in high schools - Luv Ka The End & Tonight are catchy. The Mutton Song - well barring the crass lyrics is trendy.
Summer vacation in schools will definitely help Luv Ka The End at the Box Office.
First Look: ZIndagi Na Milegi Dobara
Here is a tailor for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - Zoya Akhta's much awaited film extensively shot in Spain. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. The Story revolve's around an all boy's road trip in Europe or an extended bachelor party.Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy sounds promising. Watch out for this movie as it hits a theater near you on July 15th 2011.
Maiden May
Spring is in full bloom and summer is fast approaching, its Maiden May at the box office due to the number of debuts in Bollywood in one single month! It happens rarely that no big “Star” movie releases and makes way for newbie’s backed by rock solid production houses.
May 6th 2011
Luv Ka The End: The very first movie out of Y-Films, Yash Raj’s Youth Film Division. It Stars Shraddha Kapoor (Shakti Kapoor’s daughter) and debutant Taaha Shah. It’s a teenage love story revolving around a girl seeking revenge from her unfaithful boyfriend.With a spanking new look and treatment, this is Yash Raj’s attempt to target the generation-Y. A definite check out if you like teen movies!
May 13th 2011Bollywood is dishing out some Horror films which are bound to remind you its Friday the 13th!
Ragini MMS: Paranormal activity meets India’s MMS scandal! Balaji telefilm brings the Indian version of Hollywood’s hit film Paranormal Activity. A couple on a dirty weekend getaway, a camera to film the two and someone else?? Do Check this one out! it may just leave you screaming one way or the other. Kainaz Motival (From Wake Up Sid) and debutant Raj Kumar Yadav star in this horror thriller flick.
Love U…Mr.Kalakaar! If you are in a mood for the good old family style romance Rajshri Style, get ready for the debut on-screen pairing of Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao. Music is by Sandesh Sandilya (K3G/Chameli fame) and has debut director S.Manasvi at the helm. 2 professionals belonging to different worlds; its Arts vs Finance finding common ground in this film, story wise!
Review: Game
Verdict: eh..Ok
"K" Rating: 1.7
"K" Rating: 1.7
Watch: DVD
A recluse billionaire invites 4 strangers to the Greek island of Samos with not so friendly intentions.Thailand's Prime Ministerial candidate, a drug dealer cum casino owner from Turkey, a Bollywood superstar and a struggling crime journalist based London - have more in common then meets the eye.
Game has stunning locals which provide picturesque backdrops for its action sequences. The plot of this movie has been seen before like in the novel And Then There Were None by Agatha Cristie, the movie Bourne Identity and Bollywood's very own Shalimar. This movie was hyped to go beyond, to kick it up a notch; this unfortunately never happens.The action thriller lacks a storyline to match the slickness, it starts off in great gear but looses momentum and slumps post interval. It becomes almost predictable.
The movie has been cast very well with Boman Irani, Abhishek Bachchan and Kangana Ranut stealing the show. Debutant Sarah Jane Dias is impressive is her small but pivotal role. Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy adds little - the only numbers which make an impression are Mehki Mehki and Meine Kab Socha Tha.Overall its a DVD watch, unless you want to travel the world on 70mm screen. Game turns out to be yet another example of a movie which has great potential but fizzes out half way thru.
Review: Dum Maro Dum
"K" Rating: 2.2
Watch: DVD
India's most popular tourist destination, blessed with sun kissed beaches and sand-Goa, home to the the worlds deadliest drug cartel in its murky underbelly. The stage is set for Ramesh Sippy's Dum Maro Dum (DMD).
Abhishek Bachchan as the angry, super cop ACP Kamath suits well and reminds one of Dhoom days. Bipasha Basu as the small town girl who sees her dreams turn to nightmares is impactful. Pratik Babbar plays the free spirited teenager with American dreams who falls in the mafia trap.Rana Dugabatti is the idealistic musician who wants to redeem himself, delivers his career best performance.Guest appearances by Vidya Balan and Deepika Padukone however, are unimpressive and wasted.
This is one movie where craftiness comes in the way of the narrative. The plot with its umpteen intricacies and and interconnect storylines does not let the audience connect and/or empathise to any single character. That being said, the ending of the movie a breath of fresh air to the Hindi film Industry and is the highlight of the film. DMD has its share of dialogues aswell - Kehte hain jab log marte hain toh vo jannat jaatein hai, par Goa mein markar koi kahi nahi jaata [kyonki Goa hi Jannat hai]
Abhishek Bachchan as the angry, super cop ACP Kamath suits well and reminds one of Dhoom days. Bipasha Basu as the small town girl who sees her dreams turn to nightmares is impactful. Pratik Babbar plays the free spirited teenager with American dreams who falls in the mafia trap.Rana Dugabatti is the idealistic musician who wants to redeem himself, delivers his career best performance.Guest appearances by Vidya Balan and Deepika Padukone however, are unimpressive and wasted.
This is one movie where craftiness comes in the way of the narrative. The plot with its umpteen intricacies and and interconnect storylines does not let the audience connect and/or empathise to any single character. That being said, the ending of the movie a breath of fresh air to the Hindi film Industry and is the highlight of the film. DMD has its share of dialogues aswell - Kehte hain jab log marte hain toh vo jannat jaatein hai, par Goa mein markar koi kahi nahi jaata [kyonki Goa hi Jannat hai]
Music by Pritam is passable and unmemorable. The theme song of the movie is the original Dum Maro Dum track, from Hare Ram Hare Krishna and hence remains with one as leaving the theater. The remix version is despicable.
Overall the movie is OK/Good [attempt] but falls short on expectations.
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