Directed by : Raj Kumar Santoshi
Imdb link ->http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2615584
One more attempt of 'Andaz Apna Apna' kind comedy, Result = Fail
Read at your own risk, the post is full of spoilers.
Vishwas Rao (Shahid Kapur) wants to be a famous actor since his childhood, while his mother wants him to become an honest police officer. He grows up, and gets a chance to go to Mumbai for police interview, but his intentions to become actor increase too. A shopkeeper's mistake lands his photo as police officer, and now he has to build lies after lies to live a dual life. But when his mother will come to know about the truth, how will she cope, and what will be in his destiny, a police officer or a actor career ?
The story has been tried and tested, so the onus goes onto screenplay and the film disappoints there too. Raj Kumar Santoshi is too much in awe of his old films that he keeps trying to re-create that magic instead of trying something new. Like the end which reminds first of Andaz Apna Apna (when Shahid is asked his last wish) and then Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani (when Ileana runs around like Katrina did).
There's a Salman Khan special apperance scene too just like he did in last Santoshi film. This one has him talking about going to hear narration of Andaz Apna Apna sequel. It was among few of funny scenes in the movie.
Songs are good, but play stoppage act mostly in the narration, be it 'Main rang sharbaton ka' or Nargis item song 'Dhating Naach'. I was specially disappointed by the latter, would had instead preferred it at end credits. Nargis doesn't look comfortable in the item song but Shahid looks totally in form. Also, the dreamy song of Ileana and Shahid just ruins the flow of story. Only the song involving Shahid and his mother fits well.
Infact the director has built the film mainly on the plot of Shahid and his love for his mother in the movie, the story revolves much on it, rather than the romantic angle of Shahid and Ileana.
Shahid gives a decent enough performance but the script lets him down badly especially the 2nd half. His comic timing is bang on at most places. Love those scenes where he has to shift from actor to cop whenever Ileana makes a entry into the scene.
Ileana D'Cruz choose a wrong movie after Barfi to build on her career. She looks beautiful, but gets very little scope to perform.
Padmini Kolhapure does good work. Among Supporting cast, Darshan Jariwala makes an impression as always. Sanjay Mishra's first scene with Shahid in the movie is among the best of the film.
Overall, Phata Poster Nikla Hero suffers due to a predictable average story and screenplay. The performances alone fails to keep you interested till the end.
Verdict : BELOW AVERAGE
Imdb link ->http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2615584
One more attempt of 'Andaz Apna Apna' kind comedy, Result = Fail
Read at your own risk, the post is full of spoilers.
Vishwas Rao (Shahid Kapur) wants to be a famous actor since his childhood, while his mother wants him to become an honest police officer. He grows up, and gets a chance to go to Mumbai for police interview, but his intentions to become actor increase too. A shopkeeper's mistake lands his photo as police officer, and now he has to build lies after lies to live a dual life. But when his mother will come to know about the truth, how will she cope, and what will be in his destiny, a police officer or a actor career ?
The story has been tried and tested, so the onus goes onto screenplay and the film disappoints there too. Raj Kumar Santoshi is too much in awe of his old films that he keeps trying to re-create that magic instead of trying something new. Like the end which reminds first of Andaz Apna Apna (when Shahid is asked his last wish) and then Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani (when Ileana runs around like Katrina did).
There's a Salman Khan special apperance scene too just like he did in last Santoshi film. This one has him talking about going to hear narration of Andaz Apna Apna sequel. It was among few of funny scenes in the movie.
Songs are good, but play stoppage act mostly in the narration, be it 'Main rang sharbaton ka' or Nargis item song 'Dhating Naach'. I was specially disappointed by the latter, would had instead preferred it at end credits. Nargis doesn't look comfortable in the item song but Shahid looks totally in form. Also, the dreamy song of Ileana and Shahid just ruins the flow of story. Only the song involving Shahid and his mother fits well.
Infact the director has built the film mainly on the plot of Shahid and his love for his mother in the movie, the story revolves much on it, rather than the romantic angle of Shahid and Ileana.
Shahid gives a decent enough performance but the script lets him down badly especially the 2nd half. His comic timing is bang on at most places. Love those scenes where he has to shift from actor to cop whenever Ileana makes a entry into the scene.
Ileana D'Cruz choose a wrong movie after Barfi to build on her career. She looks beautiful, but gets very little scope to perform.
Padmini Kolhapure does good work. Among Supporting cast, Darshan Jariwala makes an impression as always. Sanjay Mishra's first scene with Shahid in the movie is among the best of the film.
Overall, Phata Poster Nikla Hero suffers due to a predictable average story and screenplay. The performances alone fails to keep you interested till the end.
Verdict : BELOW AVERAGE
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