Directed by Shakun Batra
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703958/
Are you Wild ? Yea, I am wild. Kitna wild ? Ab Sher se kya poochna kitni baar shikaar kiya hai ....
Rahul (Imran Khan) is basically a guy who does whatever his parents i.e Boman Irani and Ratna Pathak ask him to do. Boman looks after his professional life, while Ratna to his diet and hairstyle, and his marriage with a rich socialite girl. But, things change for Rahul when he meets Raina (Kareena Kapoor), a hair stylist and they get over-drunk that they end up getting married. Both seek divorce now, but with time they become good friends, would it result in love too or not is, and will Rahul overcome the kind of stressful life he lives since childhood...
Shakun is the real star of the film, he gives the film a very fresh feel, be it the kind of narration (yes, its little dull in portions of 2nd half) and the ending of the film. He could so easily have made people say 'the same old story', but he avoids that with a good climax.
There is good humour kept due to the kind of life Rahul lives, obeying his parents always. Those car rituals, keeping silent, parents drink beer, he drinks juice. And the funny childhood photos on walls at his house. At places, the humour does fall flat like the Raina's mention of 'main tumhe woh lagti hoon kya' etc, but they are far and few.
Rahul's character does remind of 'Aarush' in Housefull only in terms of looks, the character sketch is totally different. Plus, his transformation towards latter part of film is justified. While Kareena Kapoor at places slips into Geet character, but its more to do with her role that slightly does things similar to Geet. Maybe, writers should be told to keep Geet character out of their mind while writing for Kareena Kapoor in future films.
Editing is good. Music by Amit Trivedi is very good once again, and all the songs are well used by Shakun in his narrative. The title track is specially my fav of all, while Aahatein, Gubbare and Aunty ji also make up for a good watch. And one additional track that aint in the album, is quite pleasant too.
Imran Khan as a actor does quite well, still not at his best but a good improvement. Specially, the 1st meet with Raina, or the dining table scene with parents, or the one where he realizes he is in love, and the one where he shouts at Raina at school place.
Kareena Kapoor is lively, had it not been the Geet effect it would had been even better. Still, a very good performance, plus she looks very beautiful, good costumes as well as the hairstyle.
Boman Irani is good, though not much scope for his character. Ratna Pathak Shah has some scenes to shine off, be it the one where she meets Raina for first time or the dining table ending dialogue.
Ram Kapoor was good in that Pizza sequence, otherwise he doesn't have much role.
Overall, Ek Main Aur Ek Tu is a good fresh rom-com film which appeals for the Shakun's vision and treatment, plus the fact that its just 1hr 50 mins film. If you don't like Imran and Kareena, you should watch it for Shakun's direction, chances are you won't be dissappointed.
Verdict : Nice
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703958/
Are you Wild ? Yea, I am wild. Kitna wild ? Ab Sher se kya poochna kitni baar shikaar kiya hai ....
Rahul (Imran Khan) is basically a guy who does whatever his parents i.e Boman Irani and Ratna Pathak ask him to do. Boman looks after his professional life, while Ratna to his diet and hairstyle, and his marriage with a rich socialite girl. But, things change for Rahul when he meets Raina (Kareena Kapoor), a hair stylist and they get over-drunk that they end up getting married. Both seek divorce now, but with time they become good friends, would it result in love too or not is, and will Rahul overcome the kind of stressful life he lives since childhood...
Shakun is the real star of the film, he gives the film a very fresh feel, be it the kind of narration (yes, its little dull in portions of 2nd half) and the ending of the film. He could so easily have made people say 'the same old story', but he avoids that with a good climax.
There is good humour kept due to the kind of life Rahul lives, obeying his parents always. Those car rituals, keeping silent, parents drink beer, he drinks juice. And the funny childhood photos on walls at his house. At places, the humour does fall flat like the Raina's mention of 'main tumhe woh lagti hoon kya' etc, but they are far and few.
Rahul's character does remind of 'Aarush' in Housefull only in terms of looks, the character sketch is totally different. Plus, his transformation towards latter part of film is justified. While Kareena Kapoor at places slips into Geet character, but its more to do with her role that slightly does things similar to Geet. Maybe, writers should be told to keep Geet character out of their mind while writing for Kareena Kapoor in future films.
Editing is good. Music by Amit Trivedi is very good once again, and all the songs are well used by Shakun in his narrative. The title track is specially my fav of all, while Aahatein, Gubbare and Aunty ji also make up for a good watch. And one additional track that aint in the album, is quite pleasant too.
Imran Khan as a actor does quite well, still not at his best but a good improvement. Specially, the 1st meet with Raina, or the dining table scene with parents, or the one where he realizes he is in love, and the one where he shouts at Raina at school place.
Kareena Kapoor is lively, had it not been the Geet effect it would had been even better. Still, a very good performance, plus she looks very beautiful, good costumes as well as the hairstyle.
Boman Irani is good, though not much scope for his character. Ratna Pathak Shah has some scenes to shine off, be it the one where she meets Raina for first time or the dining table ending dialogue.
Ram Kapoor was good in that Pizza sequence, otherwise he doesn't have much role.
Overall, Ek Main Aur Ek Tu is a good fresh rom-com film which appeals for the Shakun's vision and treatment, plus the fact that its just 1hr 50 mins film. If you don't like Imran and Kareena, you should watch it for Shakun's direction, chances are you won't be dissappointed.
Verdict : Nice
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