C Kkompany Movie Review

C Kkompany - Don’t see this company
With the number of so called comedy flicks being made at a random pace , here comes yet another one starring Tusshar Kapoor after ‘One Two Three’. This time around debutant Sachin Yadri fuses in the entire bandwagon of Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Balaji Telefilms’ and why not when the soap queen is the producer of this film.
Synopsis….
C KKOMPANY is about three individuals, all living in the 'C' Wing of a middle class housing society: Akshay [Tusshar] is a crime reporter, Mr. Joshi [Anupam Kher] is a retired accountant trying to deal with his ungrateful son and Lambodar [Rajpal Yadav] is at loggerheads with his wife over his job. These three friends share their respective plight with one another and find solace in each other's company. On one occasion, they play a harmless prank to tackle their problems. One thing leads to another and before they realize, the incident becomes big news. But things don't stop there. They put their new founded fame to good use and this in turn triggers off a series of incidents, which propel them to such heights that the three become the talk of the nation.
To begin with the film in an absolute zero on substance and originality. Neither is the humour in good taste nor are the flow of events logical enough. Imagine a bunch of geeks threatening the entire city over the phone. Also there is a huge resemblance to the Munnabhai series and this goody goody element doesn’t work anymore.
The screenplay of the film is such a bore. Looks like Hindi cinema just loves making a mockery of the comedy genre.
The music of the film too offers nothing with Sanjay Dutt and Celina Jiatley trying their best at the ‘item numbers’.
On the acting scenario, Tusshar Kapoor has a long way to go. His comic timing is poor and those sleazy dialogues of the film are plain annoying.
Anupam Kher too is just overdone. His lines just bore.
Rajapl Yadav seriously needs to look for better substance oriented characters. Encashing on his height factor isn’t funny any longer.
Mithun Chakraborthy isn’t convincing at all and is bad at comedy.
All the cameos of Balaji serial actors is just a drab.
An out and out insult to the comedy genre.
Rating : *

Rock On!! Movie Review

Rock On!! - Relive an enthralling experience of friendship and

Finally the big day has arrived. With four Hindi films at the box office this week , all eyes are on ‘Rock-On’ for the obvious buzz it has created. The surprising fact is that the most awaited film of the year doesn’t feature a ‘Khan’,’Kapoor’or ‘Kumar’ . All that hype with relatively new actors and a director whose previous film ‘Aryan’ was a wash out.
The synopsis can well defined as the journey of Aditya(Farhan),Joe Mascarenhas (Arjun Rampal) , Rob(Luke Kenny) and K.D.(Purab Kohli) who want to see their band ‘MAGIK’ and it’s music at the peak. The passionate bunch travel through various stages of life to keep their ‘MAGIK’ alive and trust me , what a journey it is!
Director Abhishek Kapoor firstly brings in a story that really hooks you in especially when it’s the journey of the underdogs and when it’s got a lot to do with music. Abhishek ‘Gattu’ Kapoor fuses in the right blend of actors to carry each role with a certain amount of conviction. The narrative transitions, the friendship, the emotions, the alleys, the instruments…. You are jut drawn into all of it.
The narrative takes off very much like Farhan’s directorial debut ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and when you would like to believe it’s a repeat of it all, you are taken aback. You are left with the same feeling you had years back when ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ was around. What surprises you here is that there is no Aamir , Saif or Akshaye.
If ‘DCH’ was remembered for Farhan’s directorial skills, this one too is headed a long way for his acting credentials. And of course not to mention, for his share behind the music of the film. Farhan excels right through the film. To say that he was better than the rest will be absolutely unfair in a film that highlights teamwork.
Farhan delivers with ease and with a great amount of conviction. The transition in character from one phase of life to another is not just brought about in his attire but very well with his body language. Farhan’s unconventional voice works in his favour and the myth that a hero should have a heavy baritone is done away with. The sequence where Farhan breaks out into an argument with his wife (Prachi Desai) and talks about the compromises of life brings forth brilliant dialogue delivery. Farhan often reminds you of Aamir Khan from ‘DCH’ and is in no respect less competitive.
The next highlight of the film is Joe Mascarenhas/Arjun Rampal. This is no doubt Arjun’s best film till date and wonder whether you’ll ever see Arjun in such a splendid role. Arjun carries the lead guitarist, rockstar look with ease. The complexity, the inner turmoil, the passion for music is brought out so well with the moustache embedded Arjun moving around from place to place with the guitar. Arjun delivers his lines really well especially in arguments with his wife(Shahana Goswami) and the scene where he reminds the band of its rules and gets into a spat.
Luke Kenny as Rob is another revelation. Many often wondered whether Luke ever spoke Hindi and here he comes out with a fine convincing performance. Luke often acts as the backbone of the band and binds the characters well enough. His scenes with ‘Anu Malik’ are funny but realistic enough.
Purab Kohli as the ‘Killer Drummer’ brings in all that humour and all that true ‘masti’ associated with any band. He is so full of expressions and entertains you right through. He brings in those smiles even through the emotional sequences.
Shahana Goswami comes in as a revelation of talent. For her debut she does extremely well. The shades in her character from the Joe’s girlfriend to his wife plagued by problems of running a household are carried out real well.
Prachi Desai does a very decent job as the soft spoken wife of Farhan. She speaks a lot through her smile.
Koel Purie is just apt.
One person who deserves much credit is cinematographer Jason West. His job has been splendid right through. The handheld camera movements make you feel as if you were present right through the performance. The lighting is just another treat. The practice sessions, the well light cobweb filled alleys, the emphasis on the instruments-simply brilliant.
The music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy was a rage much prior to the realease. The film just enhances it even more and don’t be surprised if you are keep humming tracks like ‘Tum Ho Toh’( which hasn’t featured in the promotion of the film ) once you are done with this flick. Great Job by Shankar Ehsaan and Loy! Kudos Javed Saab!
To sum it up Abhishek Kapoor strikes the right cord with the audiences and the character are so well defined and crafted. No character overshadows the other and the ‘Magik’ is brought alive. Many believe this flick is just for the metros; well it’s for anyone who has experienced the warmth of friendship, love and got a passion for music.
Rating : ****

Chamku Movie Review

Chamku - Lost itself through the journey
Vijayta Films Pvt Ltd celebrates its 25 years in the Indian Film Industry a Silver Jubilee by presenting ‘CHAMKU’ which is scheduled for release on August 29, 2008. The banner proudly owned by the Deol family brings forth director Kabeer Kaushik of the ‘Sehar’ fame.
The film Stars Bobby Deol, Priyanka Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Irrfan Khan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav, Arya Babbar and has apparently been inspired by a true story. The film depicts the journey of a male Naxalite from the southern interiors of Bihar, tutored under a covert governmental program & trained to kill. CHAMKU(Bobby Deol), this is his story set in real time. A brutal past Kill - or - be - killed fights, political assassinations, explosive intrigues and a chance to encounter that culminate in an epic vendetta. Kahani kabhie Khatam nahi hoti (A journey that ends where it all began)
For starters, the film takes off real well with a great amount of intensity. Director Kabeer Kaushik does well in capturing the interiors of U.P. and other naxal bound places. The intense action sequences , the gun shots , the bloodshed etc keep you really hooked on to the proceedings.
As we move on and the character of Chamku starts revealing more of himself and things get a little weary. The usual love angle accompanied with hindi cinema creeps in and undue importance is given to developing the Priyanka Chopra-Bobby love angle.
Director Kabeer Kaushik who has been so tight with the screenplay of ‘Sehar’ suddenly makes you wonder whether it’s the same Kabeer behind this flick. Chamku might know where he is headed but the poor audience is absolutely lost trying to figure out what the likes of Reiteish Deshmuk , Rajpal Yadav, Irrfan Khan are doing The journey moves from a childhood revenge to the naxal backdrop to the underworld and the world of bookies etc. To top it all there’s Priyanka who drops in with the most predictable line-‘Main Teri Bachey Ki Maa Bane Wali Hoon’.
As for the positives, it’s the cinematography by Gopal and Bobby’s performance that keeps you hooked on. Keeping aside the number of ‘Fade Outs’, the camera draws you in.
Bobby Deol excels like never before. You might have seen traits of his ‘Chamku’ performance in ‘Badal’. The film truly belongs to Bobby who with his straight face says quite a bit. If elder brother Sunny was the synonym for’ anger’ watch out for Bobby. He excels real well with his bit and his look is just so apt. He’ll surprise even more if you watched his lame act in ‘Jhoom Barabar..’
Piggy Chops/ Priyanka Chopra is just wasted. Her bit in the film comes more as a hindrance to the flow. Her part brings in some lame songs and she just moves around flaunting colours of her ‘sari’.
Irrfan Khan has a more confused bit in the film nevertheless does pretty ok. Ritesh is wasted and so is Rajpal. Deepal Shaw does a tiny bit. Danny Denzongpa is there for a glance. Arya Babbar gets his two minutes of action and his character is killed.
The music by Monty Sharma has nothing to offer. Not a single track to take back.
On the whole, Kabeer Kaushik who was so tight with ‘Sehar’, disappoints and gives way to the clichés of Hindi cinema to seep in. A let down from Kabeer ‘Sehar’ Kaushik.
Rating : **