"K" Rating: 3.5
Watch: Theater/DVD
The film released in overseas markers like USA on Wednesday, November 23rd due to Thanksgiving Holiday. In India it will release on Friday November 25th.
With comedy in his genes son of veteran directory David Dhawan's son Rohit Dhawan makes his directorial debut with Desi Boyz. This flick is unlike recently comedy flicks which have thread bare story lines and just hang on one-liners with a nonsensical ending. Desi Boyz is a great entertainer with good comic timings, funny dialogues and a simple storyline.
Akshay Kumar is in top form - the king of comedy has returned with this movie. John Abraham is great as usual. After Garam Masala [2005] it is a treat to see these actors return together and light the screen on fire. Deepika Padukone looks gorgeous along with stunning Chitrangda Singh. Anupam Kher, Monish Bhel, Omi Vaidya and Sanjay Dutt are befitting in their respective roles.
Story by Rohit Dhawan revolves around two friends who get hit by recession in UK and take to being male escorts. The sweet, innocent and mad ride which follows suit forms a hilarious tale. Telepathic conversations between John and Akshay are gelastic and augment their chemistry. It has some cliched characters and situations however overall it still offers novelty interms of concept. The ending of the film seems loose ended and makes way for a sequel. Cinematography by Nirajan is great with beautiful backdrops of London. Styling of the film is very hep by ace designer Manish Malhotra.
Music by Pritam is good. Certain songs bear strong resemblance to others, case in point "Jhak mar ke" reminds one of "Uden jab jab zulfein" from the 1957 film Naya Daur. Apart from that - "Allah Maaf kare" , "Subh Hone Na De", "Title track-Desi Boyz" are exceptional and already chart favorites.
Make time this holiday season to be entertained by these Desi Boyz who bring the house down.
