Movie Analysis : Chor Chor Superchor

Directed by : K. Rajesh
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337292/

Good comedy, finally Deepak Dobriyal gets lead role

The movie begins with a character trying to learn how to pickpocket by another guy who is expert at it. Its a 4-5 group of people working for Shuklaji (Avtar Sahani), and they have their setting with the police guy getting his share too. But their rival wants one of Shuklaji's person knowing they are capable bunch and would help him a lot. However, Shuklaji declines his offer. Satbir (Deepak Dobriyal) is a straightforward, honest and truth speaking person. He opts out of Shuklaji business, and finds work at a decent place. But a girl Neena (Priya Bhatija) enters his life and he falls for her. Little does he know, what motive Neena has got in her mind.

1st half quickly establishes the plot without consuming much time, and the plot of Satbir and Neena is also done with quite quickly with a song that brings them close. Satbir in that samosa getup was funny, specially when he tried using escalator or while running on road in that getup.  Another sub-plot is that of Roni (Anshul Kataria) who kidnaps a rich person, and in order to get money from him, offers him food with price-tag for instance, 1 gulab jamun worth 1 lakh. Though this subplot could had been developed much more.

2nd half is very entertaining, with the whole idea of Satbir, and brilliant use of Jai Ram ji Ki song on it... also very well edited. The scene where they meet the head of channel on road, or the finale with the rival person were hillarious. Only problem was 'Gaali dete hothon ko' song, which was totally forced in.

The duration of movie is short, that works in its favour too.

Deepak Dobriyal gets enough screen time for a change, and how well he uses it. Notice the scenes where he looks in the mirror or the one where he goes to channel place and comes out, looks at Neena and says his feelings of being hurt without saying anything.

Rest cast did a fair job, specially that rival person to Shuklaji who was also in Commando. Anshul Kataria's dubbing was not properly done though.

Despite having liked the movie, there was still that feel of 'aur achi ho sakti thi, kuch missing tha'. But, keeping that aside, Chor Chor Superchor was a good movie, and great to watch Deepak Dobriyal in a better and effective role.


Verdict : NICE

Movie Analysis : The Conjuring

Directed by : James Wan
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/

Scary, Very Scary with a good screenplay. 


When I checked the trailer, I had made up my mind that I wont be watching this one. I was mainly scared that there will be gore in the movie which I bloody hate. But, good reviews couldn't stop me from taking a chance and it paid off well as hardly 1-2 scenes had gore.

The story is set in 70's, and the shots do actually give a feeling that the characters are actually in 1970's only. Paranormal investigators helping a family which is terrorized by a spirit in their house, is a story I haven't seen in past. To add to it, the idea of keeping all solutions of their past cases into  their own house, was hell scary for me.

Screenplay is good, they keep the main focus on the family comprising of Roger (Ron Livingston), Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and their daughters. While the other plot revolves around Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) who play the paranormal investigators. I specially loved Lorraine, the vulnerability she brings into both the plots with her performance, special reference to the first scene when she enters Carolyn's home, or when she goes inside cupboard to check for clues.

Carolyn plays her part very well, a loving mother and then the dealing with spirit, protecting her daughters. Brad (John Brotherton) added good humour in his small supporting role.

The story of Doll was a very good idea, only thing I couldn't understand was how did the Doll get out of the room to harm the small girl when its clearly shown that it was kept locked.  Also, I would had loved if the climax was extended by 5 mins, just to increase the thrill.

The exorcism part was new to me, not seen much of english horror movies but some of reviews I read suggested that its borrowed from past films. Whatever it was, it gave a thrilling edge to the climax.

Another good thing was that they allowed everyone in family get affected by spirit, thereby reducing the cliche chance of one family member getting affected and others believing that person only when the spirit has full control over the person. Thankfully, its not the case here.

Yes, the door opening, the night particular time to bring spirit etc are there.. but you can't get away not keeping them in a horror movie more often than not. What is also admirable that there are scenes where you are taken by a surprise, you expect this coming and something else comes, and sometimes you expect nothing and suddenly hell what did I just saw. There was one moment in movie when I almost jumped out of seat, never happened with me in a horror movie before.

The ending shot of the movie was scary and perfectly done.


The Conjuring is a very well made horror movie that does scare you (atleast it did to me), at the moment I can't rate it among alltime horror movies but maybe after 5-10 yrs when I do it.. it may find a mention in my top horror movies list.

Movie Analysis : B.A. Pass

Directed by : Ajay Behl
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2408040/

Very Bold, and well directed with a good story. 


Mukesh (Shadab Kamal) loses his parents, and with two sisters his responsibilities increase. His grandfather sends him to his aunt's house in Delhi against his wish. He is on a college course to get b.a degree.. but he leads a very dis-sastisfied life with the aunt making full use of him at home making him do household stuff, while the aunt and his son both give a I don't care attitude to him. The only peace Mukesh finds is in the new made chess friend Johnny (Dibyendu Bhattacharya). Mukesh goes to collect fruits box from Sarika (Shilpa Shukla) who is friend of her aunt. Sarika couldn't resist the opportunity of being alone with husband away, as she tries seducing Mukesh. Only with time Mukesh realizes what life he is about to give himself with this physical involvement with Sarika.

The reason I loved the story was that in a situation of crisis when earning money becomes neccessary, one often indulges in a wrong profession or wrong act. Same happens with Mukesh in this story, he gets a opportunity to earn easy big money so he is attracted to it despite the initial hesistation. Kudos to the director Ajay Behl who slowly establish his life post the death of his parents. Also, the sexual scenes are very well shot, and for a change they are bold in real sense.

There were 3 endings possible for the film, I would certainly have gone for the other two instead of the one director went with. But, the one he goes with is very much applicable to the story. Also, that one twist in the end was shocking, hard to digest maybe because that particular character never really shows signs of such act.

I love the scene where his learning to play chess is parallely cut with the sexual relation he has with Sarika.  Also, when he tries calling every person he knows, in a situation of total crisis. Or when he yells at Mukesh for all his money stuck at a place. The time when Mukesh doesn't know what to say to his sisters, or when they tell him how bad the hostel is where they are staying. And when the timing of the phone call of his sister is very bad.

Shadab Kamal delivers a very fine performance. Shilpa Shukla (chak de india fame) did really well for accepting such a role and doing it that well. Dibyendu Bhattacharya is excellent in supporting role, I love the friendship he shares with Mukesh. Rajesh Sharma is as always efficient in his performance.


B.A. Pass is very good movie for a great story, the way the first time director Ajay executes it, the way its shot, tight editing with duration of just 107 mins and good performances from the starcast. Thanks to the promo which showed views of Vishal Bharadwaj on this film, that prompted me to give a go to this movie, and it was a time well spent.


Verdict : VERY GOOD

Movie Analysis : The Smurfs 2

Directed by : Raja Gosnell
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2017020/

Below Average, and quite boring. 

Haven't seen the 1st part, and I don't think there was much connection or confusion for me due to that. Found the movie very below average, and not interesting. Only the bonding between Smurfette (Katy Perry) and her new found sister + brother was the part that I liked. The mischief they do together, and relation they develop after initially having dislike for each other.  Smurfette and her new sister were the best animated characters of all in the movie, looked cute and sweet in their mannerisms.

Gargamel (Hank Azaria) was good, but many times I found his dialect hard to decipher. His conversations with cat did give some hillarious scenes. The sub-plot of father-son relation between Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) and Victor (Brendan Gleeson) was un-necessary. Though, Victor's transformation into duck and the scenes that followed it were good ones.  Also, the Tiffany scene done by Grace (Jayma Mays). And that character who is always positive in latter part of movie.

Another drawback was the story, which was quite ordinary, and simple screenplay didn't help either.

The Smurfs is watchable only for the mentioned scenes and the bonding between 3 Smurfs. Not too many laughs unfortunately...

Decent laughs in this average revenge comedy : Bajaatey Raho

Directed by : Shashant Shah
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2848824/

If you look at the kind of comedy films that have released recently including the upcoming film trailers, then this film despite having a story that has been done many times before.. still engages you thanks to a small duration and tight screenplay.

Husband is wrongly accused for fraud of money by Sabbarwahl (Ravi Kissan), so Mrs.Baweja/Mummyji (Dolly Ahluwalia) decides to take revenge. Her son Sukhi (Tusshar Kapoor) helps her in it. Also Sukhi's best friend Ballu (Ranvir Shorey) and Mintoo (Vinay Pathak) whose wife is in jail for the same crime helps Sukhi and Mummyji. And their team increases when Sukhi falls in love with Manpreet (Vishakha Singh).

The narration of story is very steady, only one song that has no link with the main plot is used. And that too I feel didn't appear misfit. The jagran song was my favourite one. Though none of the songs has the repetitive feel, and you don't feel like listening to them after coming back from theatre.

Despite all good things about the film, it still doesn't have that special material that would make me say that its among my topmost revenge comedy films, probably Khosla ka Ghosla leads it. Yes, the flashback of why revenge is taken was well handled and done away with in right time. But, the thefts could had much more in it, be it drama or humour. Also, the scenes leading to the next theft weren't powerful enough.

Dolly Ahluwalia got decent role, but I would have loved if they had kept her actively involved in most of the thefts. It would had resulted in few more comic moments involving her. Felt she was under utilised.

Ravi Kissan was quite good though I wasn't happy with his last dialogue scene. It was good to see Vinay Pathak in a better role. Ranvir Shorey is good in supporting role. Manpreet looks beautiful, there's something about her voice that I like a lot. Even in Fukrey, it attracted me. Tusshar Kapoor was okay. Also, actor playing servant of Sabbarwahl was very good with those sms jokes including the final one.


Bajaatey Raho is average despite all the merits.. yet its worth watching once. 1st half specially gives good laughs.


Verdict : AVERAGE

Mann Mera : Gajendra Verma

Sung by : Gajendra Verma 

Love the feel of romance in the words and the voice of Gajendra. For me this version is way above the film one in 'Table No 21', even the visuals are more romantic.  The boy is deeply in love and finds hard to live with only memories of her. My fav part is the starting lines and the one where he asks either give your heart or give his heart back.


Saari raat aahein bhartaa
pal pal yaadon mein marta
maane na meri mann mera
sooni sooni shaam soone savere
behate hainn aansoo mere
jaane kuch bhi na mann mera...

kabhi tera tha jo ab begaana hai woh
deewana deewana samjhe na ...
ho oo kabhi khoya rahe
kabhi roya phir kare
kabhi toote huye sapne sanjhoya phir kare
koi mann se uljhe na
koi mann se jeete na
dil raina aisa kar diye phir bitaaye beete na re mann mera
maane na mann mera

Ragg ragg woh samaaya mere
mujhko khudaaya mere
usse milaaya de mitaa
karun fariyaad pukaarun tujhko
yaa toh de dilbar mujhko
dil ya seene se de hataa
mujhe saari umar ab sataana hai woh
deewana deewana samjhe naa

Aisa bhi kya re dil ka lagaana
aisi bhi kya re mohabbat
aankhein mila ke yeh maine jaana
rone se milti nahi fursat


kabhi chup chup rahe
kabhi zidd pe aa jaaye
bas ek tareeka dhoondhe
tujhse tujhko paa jaaye
kabhi tujh bin jee lunga
kabhi mar jaayunga main
tujhse sau baatein karta haaye
khudko bharmaaye mann mera
maane na mann mera ...

Barbaadi - Aurangzeb

Sung by : K.Mohan

There's a deep pain that is visible right from the starting background tune, and then the vocals of K.Mohan takes it further more along with the lyrics. The person is ready to get destroyed if in the end he gets all the glory. Maybe he believes in, everything gets fine in the end.  The last part is too good, and I like that Ram Sampath (composer) made it sound even more painful with almost no background music in the starting lines of final stanza.


Jale dheere dheere se
ik aag saanson mein
jal jaane dun kya ?
jal jaane dun kya ?
yeh bebasi mujhko kitni sajaa degi
mar jaane dun kya ?
mar jaane dun kya ?
dekho saare dhaage toote
inn jaagi raaton mein
barbaadi, meethi si lage azaadi
barbaadi, meethi si lage azaadi
barbaadi... hoo oo o oo
aasmaan mile, toh meethi si lage barbaadi

kabhi kabhi jo tujhko chu lun
chubhti hai tu
kabhi tu jo mujhko jee le
neela neela sa kar de
jaage hothon pe hai baatein baagi
chup hai zindagi
mujhe kholde, kholde, kholde
main toh qaidi hoon


zara zara sa tujh mein jeeke
marta hoon main
teri shaakhon par hai mere
sookhe sookhe se sapne
toote hai aankhon se
kaise rokein choone ko yeh zameen
unhe jaane do, jaane do, jaane do, jaane do
khul ke behne do
unhein leke jaayein jhonke
anjaani raahon mein

Barbaadi... meethi si lage azaadi
barbaadi.. meethi si lage azaadi
barbaaaaadi ... ho o o oo ...
aaasmaan mile, toh meethi si lage barbaadi.