Verdict: Great!
"K" Rating: 3.0
Watch: Theater
Bodyguard is the Hindi remake of south superhit film of the same name, made earlier in Tamil/Telegu/Malyalam.Remake wise its a definite step up from the recent remakes.
The movie was falsely marketed as an action film - it is essentially a beautiful love story. The action sequences makeup only for about 0.5 hrs of the entire movie. Karishma Kapoor's voice over for Kareena adds interesting "tadka" to the screenplay. Kareena Kapoor is excellent in the movie and portrays a gamut of emotions skillfully. Salmaan - the more said, the little it is - he plays the role of the innocent, clear hearted yet strong Bodyguard to the hilt with plenty of style and panache. Hazel and Aditya Pancholi were a surprise onscreen.Katrina Kaif looks stunning and adds oodles of oomph to the title track, dancing with Salmaan.
What makes it Sizzle: the film works 3 big reasons:
1. Salman Khan - he looks better each day and in top form.
2. Amazing chemistry between Kareena & Salmaan - reminds one of the original romatic Salmaan.
Scene with Kareena & Salmaan at the nightclub creates magic.
3. Kudos to the twist in the film - it adds a new spin to age old/predictable stories. We live in a real world where trust,honesty and integrity are becoming rare by the day. Siddique should be lauded for just attempting - we EOB, hope that other filmmakers also pay heed.
What makes it Fizzle:
1. It is a south remake - hence some sequences seem alien and humour unfit for the North audience - case in point Tsumani character.
2. Lack of realism - yes, there are parts in the inherent storyline which are very unrealistic. But we live in a world with movies like Golmaal/Dhamaal et al, hence can be forgiven in the larger picture.
Music by Himmesh Reshmmya is already ruling the charts. "Tere Meri" and "I Love You" are great.
Its a full on Hindi masala flick, watch to enjoy!
