Directed by : Kabir Khan
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2016894/
Woh mohabbat hi kya, jismein koi deewangi na ho ..
Its Kabir's 3rd film, I am yet to see his first and best film 'Kabul Express' as I have read people say a lot good about it. While New York was quite nice film. With Ek Tha Tiger, Kabir tries to narrate a story of a spy guy working for India's RAW who shifts his priority from his country, to a girl he falls in love with.
The problem with the film is, that one line plot is used to build a whole screenplay. To make matters worse, kabir opts for a very linear story narration. Yes, he gets his love or not, one dies, or both dies.. this remains a question till end.. but you are bound to feel disappointed with Kabir or to be precise the script that could had been altered giving scope of 2-3 extra action sequences.
The opening action sequence is excellent, different and not the regular/typical salman action scene. Also, the tram sequence and the final two action sequences. Infact, the main usp of the film is the way action scenes have been filmed, a reason why I felt the film could had done with more such scenes instead of the regular drama or romance.
The songs are perfectly used in the narration, it was good to see that Kabir removed one stanza from the only emotional song of the album 'Saiyaara', limiting the dose of drama with it.. should had done the same with 'Banjaara'. Lapatta was the best picturised song, mainly because it perfectly describes the situation both the lovers are in. The background theme is too good, initially I found it less impactful, but now I love it.. and its used again and again in the film very aptly.
Scenes where ultra slow motion used like 'ciggerette falling and salman's face turn' or 'salman wearing coat after end of tram sequence' etc were uncalled for. They diminish the magic of action sequences. Also, the scene where Salman wants help from Ranvir, appears very un-real.. how could he trust him, knowing he betrayed the country for his love.
Salman's performance was very good, leaving apart the comical scenes where he hammed a lot. Katrina Kaif surprises in her action sequences, and she got much better written role to perform, than what Kareena got in Agent Vinod, and Katrina made the most out of it.
Ranvir Shorey is kinda of wasted, his role could had got more value if the conversation scene with Salman was lengthened and made dramatic, probably increasing film's length by 10 mins.. giving some powerful scene for Ranvir.
It was good to see Girish Karnad in a longer role, and he did it very well expectedly.
In the end, Ek Tha Tiger ends up as yet another film, instead of a memorable film like Bourne Series despite the great action. No one would remember this film after 2-3 yrs, thats where Kabir Khan lost. Salman fans can rejoice, they aneways love his average films like Bodyguard too.. so no problem for them. For quality film lovers, Ek Tha Tiger fails to impress as a complete film.
VERDICT : NICE
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2016894/
Woh mohabbat hi kya, jismein koi deewangi na ho ..
Its Kabir's 3rd film, I am yet to see his first and best film 'Kabul Express' as I have read people say a lot good about it. While New York was quite nice film. With Ek Tha Tiger, Kabir tries to narrate a story of a spy guy working for India's RAW who shifts his priority from his country, to a girl he falls in love with.
The problem with the film is, that one line plot is used to build a whole screenplay. To make matters worse, kabir opts for a very linear story narration. Yes, he gets his love or not, one dies, or both dies.. this remains a question till end.. but you are bound to feel disappointed with Kabir or to be precise the script that could had been altered giving scope of 2-3 extra action sequences.
The opening action sequence is excellent, different and not the regular/typical salman action scene. Also, the tram sequence and the final two action sequences. Infact, the main usp of the film is the way action scenes have been filmed, a reason why I felt the film could had done with more such scenes instead of the regular drama or romance.
The songs are perfectly used in the narration, it was good to see that Kabir removed one stanza from the only emotional song of the album 'Saiyaara', limiting the dose of drama with it.. should had done the same with 'Banjaara'. Lapatta was the best picturised song, mainly because it perfectly describes the situation both the lovers are in. The background theme is too good, initially I found it less impactful, but now I love it.. and its used again and again in the film very aptly.
Scenes where ultra slow motion used like 'ciggerette falling and salman's face turn' or 'salman wearing coat after end of tram sequence' etc were uncalled for. They diminish the magic of action sequences. Also, the scene where Salman wants help from Ranvir, appears very un-real.. how could he trust him, knowing he betrayed the country for his love.
Salman's performance was very good, leaving apart the comical scenes where he hammed a lot. Katrina Kaif surprises in her action sequences, and she got much better written role to perform, than what Kareena got in Agent Vinod, and Katrina made the most out of it.
Ranvir Shorey is kinda of wasted, his role could had got more value if the conversation scene with Salman was lengthened and made dramatic, probably increasing film's length by 10 mins.. giving some powerful scene for Ranvir.
It was good to see Girish Karnad in a longer role, and he did it very well expectedly.
In the end, Ek Tha Tiger ends up as yet another film, instead of a memorable film like Bourne Series despite the great action. No one would remember this film after 2-3 yrs, thats where Kabir Khan lost. Salman fans can rejoice, they aneways love his average films like Bodyguard too.. so no problem for them. For quality film lovers, Ek Tha Tiger fails to impress as a complete film.
VERDICT : NICE
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