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Kick (2014)
An entertaining KICK!! Go for it !!!
Kick (Review) – Sajid Nadiadwala popular as a producer dons the director's hat for the first time for this year's Eid release Kick. Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick is the remake of Surender Reddy's 2009 telugu film with the same title starring Ravi Teja and Ileana D'Cruz. The Hindi version stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandes in the lead.
Salman Khan plays the character of Devi Lal Singh who intends to find a Kick (Getting High) in anything and everything he does and just because of that, has changed about 32 different occupations after getting bored of each of them. Jacqueline Fernandes plays the character of Dr. Shaina Mehra, the love interest of Devi Lal Singh. The story begins in Warsaw in Poland where Shaina is asked by her parents to go and pick up Inspector Himanshu played by Randeep Hooda to talk about a probable marriage alliance between the both of them. Shaina and Himanshu are however not interested. On the way from the airport, Shaina explains the story of how she met Devi Lal Singh and how she initially hated him and later how they fell in love. Himanshu on the other side would have come to Warsaw in search of a criminal who loots money from people who are in public life and explains his part of the story to Shaina. Devi Lal Singh once gets caught by the cops (who have been shown in bad light in the movie) and forces to handcuff him and take him to the police station as he feels there is a kick in being handcuffed. Salman Khan fans also have a small moment of surprise as Chulbul Pandey (Salman in Dabangg) makes a brief appearance. The whistles in the theatre when Salman Khan jumps off the bicycle and walks past a speeding train stands testimony to the star value that he possesses. These and a few other sequence of events forms an entertaining first half. What happens later between Devi Lal Singh and Shaina??? What happens when they meet in Warsaw?? Which is the thing that gives Devi the ultimate kick??? Who among the two will marry Shaina forms the equally entertaining second half.
The screenplay by Rajat Arora, Keith Gomes, Sajid Nadiadwala and Chetan Bhagat is neat and can be easily understood. DOP Ayanka Bose has done a good job. Some of the action sequences in Warsaw have been captured well. Drone cameras have been used for the first time in Hindi films to capture few action sequences. Sajid Nadiadwala has done a pretty decent job as a director in his first directorial venture. Some action scenes where Salman drives a bus in Warsaw seems overdone at times but that can be easily forgiven as it falls under a limit of exaggeration that can be set for a movie by a larger than life star. Himesh Reshammiya has scored good music for Kick with 2 songs that you can take back. The peppy 'Jumme ki raat' and a pleasantly different 'Hangover'. Salman Khan as usual is at his candid best and does justice to what is expected from him. Jacqueline Fernandes looks good and gives a decent performance as well. Mithun Chakraborty as Salman Khan's father in his brief role does a good job. Randeep Hooda does complete justice to his character as well. The talented Nawazuddin Siddiqui does well as ever as Firoz. He could have definitely been utilized in a better way. Saurabh Shukla does a good job as Shaina's father Mr. Mehra. Archana Puran Singh and Nargis Fakhri have made special appearances. Certain parts of the print and social media are projecting Kick as a superhero movie and Salman Khan playing the role of a super hero. To set the records straight, neither of that is true. Watch the movie and you will echo my opinion.
On the whole, Salman Khan's Eid release Kick is definitely an entertainer which you can go for and not repent about it. Kick can be considered as an "Eidi" from Salman Khan to all movie buffs. Go and get your share of KICK !!!!
Ugramm (2014)
Sri Murali is back and he is at his angriest best !!!
Ugramm (Review) - 'Ugramm' had garnered a lot of attention mainly by its trailer and stills. Finally it has hit the screens near you. Directed by debutant Prashanth Neel, 'Ugramm' stars Sri Murali and Haripriya. This movie is a comeback of sorts for both the lead actors.
'Ugramm' though is yet another movie with the underworld theme, has a classic touch to it when it comes to the making and it is a viewer's delight as such kind of visuals are new to the Kannada audience. Srimurali plays the role of a gangster Agasthya and also a man who makes a humble living as a mechanic in parts and plays both to perfection, especially that of a gangster. Haripriya plays the character Nithya, that of an NRI and looks good on screen. Tilak plays the role of Bala, yet another gangster in the movie and even though he is introduced only in the second half, he has good weightage to his character and has done justice to it as well. 'Ugramm' begins with Nithya coming to India from Australia to visit her mother's grave and due to an age old rivalry between Nithya's father and another politician Shivarudregowda played by Avinash, she is kidnapped by the latter's men. Enter Agasthya to rescue her and the protagonist has been introduced well into the scene. Agasthya has now left all his underworld activities and working as a mechanic saves Nithya from the clutches of the kidnappers and keeps her safe in his house and various sequences surrounding this forms the first half. The second half is when the story goes in to the flashback and Agasthya the gangster is introduced who works for Bala and conquers and has the whole town of Mugor under his control. How he leads his life as a gangster and how he gets back to his life as a mechanic forms the brilliantly made second half.
The sequences in the second half ie; the fights, the title song etc.. have been picturised so well and the cinematographer Ravi Varman needs a thumbs up for the pathbreaking cinematography and taking it to the next level. The work done behind the camera in 'Ugramm' is both admirable and commendable at the same time. The narration of the story is also done well. Performance of Haripriya is neat and Tilak does a good job in his role as Bala. However, the performance of Sri Murali as Agasthya deserves special mention as he is making a comeback after a long time and has done complete justice to his character in both the shades to an extent that no one else could have pulled it off so well. Ravi Basrur has done a good job on the musical front. Ugramm veeram manages to give you goosebumps when watched along with the picturisation. Chanana Chanana and Chithhara are hummable. The album also includes Rama Rama which is just a feel good song. Director Prashanth Neel even though a debutant, has done a brilliant job in making 'Ugramm' one of the best Kannada movies in recent times with regards to the look and the make of it. The story adds to the beautiful make thereby making 'Ugramm' a worthwhile watch.
Having said it all, 'Ugramm' is one of the best movies to be made with the underworld theme in recent times and it also deserves a watch or two for its classy outlook. Sri Murali in 'Ugramm' is certainly an epitome of how to make a comeback and do it in style.... My verdict 8/10 !!!!
Highway (2014)
A drive on the Highway worth taking !!!!
Highway (Review) – After 'Rockstar', director Imtiaz Ali is now back with his latest road movie 'Highway' starring Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt in the lead. Even though there wasn't as much hype, the movie had created a healthy buzz.
'Highway' begins with Veera Tripathi played by Alia Bhatt being kidnapped while she is on a highway with her fiancé by a group of gangsters and one of them being Mahabir Bhati played by Randeep Hooda. Veera is kidnapped by Mahabir Bhati and his gang as she has witnessed a roadside shootout at a petrol pump by the gang. Veera is the daughter of a VIP in Delhi and the gang is unaware of it and when they get to know about it, they continue keeping her in custody trying to blackmail Veera's family for ransom. Veera who is initially traumatised by the whole saga slowly gets used to being with the gang and starts enjoying her time with them as she would never have had that much freedom back home. Veera once describes the entire trauma that she underwent as a child in her family to Mahabir after which he starts to be a bit more considerate towards her. Mahabir and his gang alongwith Veera keep travelling from one place to another all over India. Meanwhile the search for Veera is on in full swing back in Delhi. This forms the first half of the movie. What happens to Veera? Will she finally be back with her family, is to be watched in what is the best part of the movie, the beautiful and an engaging second half.
The best technical aspect of the film is the cinematography as the highways and the mountains and the streams in Himachal Pradesh are captured beautifully. Performance of Alia Bhatt might seem like a shadow of Kareena Kapoor in 'Jab We Met' for the first 5 minutes but later enters into her own zone and has performed brilliantly in a couple of scenes. Randeep Hooda plays the tough guy throughout the movie and also a man showing his emotions when reminded of his mother very well. Music by the maestro A.R. Rahman is also worth appreciating as a couple of tracks like Patakha Guddi, Sooha Sooha and Maahi Ve stand out. Rahman leaves his stamp in Maahi Ve especially. Oscar winner Resul Pookutty has done a brilliant job in sound design as well. Imtiaz Ali has done a commendable job in making this movie and presenting the way it should be without adding unnecessary junk.
Movies of this kind need to be promoted and encouraged as they form a perfect bridge between class and mass films thereby paving the way for other filmmakers to make similar attempts. Watch 'Highway' for its authenticity, ethnicity, brilliant camera-work and a beautiful second half. My verdict – 8/10
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela (2013)
Ram-Leela - An entertaining Drama
Ram-leela (Review) – The latest offering by Sanjay Leela Bhansali comes from his own factory. The caption of the movie 'Goliyon ki Raasleela' is very apt to the story. Ram-leela as claimed by the filmmaker is inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The screen adaptation of the same has 2 families the Saneda's and the Rajaadi's in the town of Ranjar in Gujarat. These two familes rule the place. The 2 families have a 500 year old feud and hatred between them. Ranjar is a town where every individual moves around with rifles and knives and firing bullets at the snap of the fingers and there is nothing that the law keepers can do about it.
The two protagonists Ram and Leela played by Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are members of either families. Ram, a member of the Rajaadi's is now back with the family after a long hiatus in Ahmedabad and runs a video parlour. He however differs from the attitude of his family and does not believe in violence. He along with his friends visit the Saneda's on the occasaion of Holi in an attempt to make friendship with the women of the community assuming that no one would recognize them amongst all the colours. As expected, Ram sees Leela and they instantly get along like a house on fire. They fall in love with each other. Ram starts visiting Leela secretly and vice versa. They both have an intention of breaking the rivalry between the two families. When turn of events add fuel to the burning rivalry between the families, Ram and Leela elope and get married only to be tracked down overnight and brought back. This forms an entertaining, engaging and an elongated first half. What happens later? Will the families break the ice and unite? Will Ram and Leela be able to play foil in bringing the families together? The answers to these form the engaging second half and climax.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is known for making movies with serious drama promised another movie in the same genre with the trailers and teasers of Ram-leela. He has also managed to pull it off as the screenplay of 2hrs and 35 mins which seems more than its duration never makes you feel restless and also keeps you engaged. The setting, the costumes and the look of the movie are sure to take you into another world. They all look picture perfect. The performances by all the artists are worth appreciating. Supriya Pathak who plays the head of the Saneda family pulls off her character with elan. Ranveer Singh in a particular scene where he interacts with Supriya Pathak is brilliant. Deepika Padukone not just looks beautiful, but also portrays her character to perfection. Music by Sanjay Leela Bhansali fits in brilliantly to the movie. The first half may have the songs frequenting but you can forgive Sanjay Leela Bhansali for that. 'Mor Bani Thangat Kare' and 'Laal Ishq' come with the start and end credits respectively. 'Tattad Tattad' is for the front benchers. 'Ang laga de' has been picturised beautifully. The most popular track 'Nagada Sang Dhol' is a treat to watch on the big screen not just for the song but also for its brilliant choreography and mannerisms by the actors.
There are few filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Tigmanshu Dhulia who can give you dramas like this which satisfy the appetite of both the class and mass. Watch Ram-leela for it will give you a satisfaction of having witnessed two and a half hours of good story telling. My verdict - 7/10
Lucia (2013)
A Mindboggling entertainer
Lucia (Review) – It all began with an article titled 'Making enemies' by director Pawan Kumar on his own blog some 2 years back and today LUCIA has arrived in theatres near you. Followers of Project Lucia would know what I mean. LUCIA which carries the pride of being the first Kannada film which was completely crowd funded and made under the banner "Audience films" has finally hit screens today with its prints releasing all over India. LUCIA directed by Pawan Kumar stars Satish Neenasam and Shruthi Hariharan in the lead. Actor Achutha Kumar also portrays an important character in the film.
LUCIA is about the story of an usher named Nikki, played by Satish Neenasam who works at a cinema "Shankranna'n Talkies" which is owned by Shankranna played by Achutha Kumar. Nikki suffers from insomnia and is found by a drug peddler one midnight on the roadside and when Nikki explains about his disorder to him, he is taken by the peddler and offered a drug which would not just make him fall asleep, but also dream about his likings. It is then that Shwetha played by Shruthi Hariharan is brought into the mix. This is when the director starts playing mind games with the average movie goer . The shift between Nikki's dream and reality is picturised very well. The scenes played by Satish Neenasam as Nikki the usher and Nikki the superstar keeps fluctuating and keeps the viewer engrossed and at the same time the Scenes played by Shruthi Hariharan as Shwetha the girl working at a pizza store and Shwetha the struggling actress. At the end, Pawan Kumar through LUCIA gives work to that part of your body which most mainstream films and film-makers fail to, the brain. It makes you think and wonder what was the dream and what was the reality. It requires multiple viewings to understand the plot correctly. There lies the success of Lucia.
The performances by Satish Neenasam and Shruthi Hariharan are worth appreciating. Achutha Kumar has also done a brilliant job. The overall look of the film is beautiful courtesy the camera work by Siddartha Nuni. It is a treat to watch black and white on the big screen. The editing plays a good partnership to the screenplay. Screenplay by Pawan Kumar himself is brilliant as it needs the involvement of the mind and makes you think, even after you are out of the auditorium. Music by debutant Poornachadra Tejaswi is worth appreciating. The songs never look out of place.
Director Pawan Kumar has made LUCIA as a riposte to the detractors of intelligent and thought provoking cinema in today's film industry and with a very low budget has pulled it off quite brilliantly.
Watch Lucia to appreciate the honest and earnest efforts of Pawan Kumar and his entire team in making something different and new. The audience who made LUCIA possible must also shoulder the responsibility to make it a success which would pave the way for lot more intelligent cinema. My Verdict – 4/5 .
Chennai Express (2013)
Review - Chennai Express
Chennai Express (Review) – The auspicious occasion of Eid which belonged to Salman Khan at the box office for a long time has changed the trend this time around by Shah Rukh Khan grabbing the slot this year with director Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express also starring Deepika Padukone. This movie created mixed expectations from the audience right from the time it was announced through the time the trailer was released and until the theatrical release of the movie.
The movie begins with Rahul played by Shah Rukh Khan who is sent by his grandmother to immerse the ashes of his late grandfather in Rameshwaram. Rahul who has a fun trip to Goa planned with his friends unwillingly accepts to go to Rameshwaram and as an eyewash to his grandmother, catches the train "Chennai Express" but the plan is to get down in the following station where his friends would be waiting for him and carry on with the Goa trip. As soon as the train leaves the station, Rahul standing by the train's door sees Meena played by Deepika Padukone rushing towards the train in epic D.D.L.J style . This and a few other scenes makes for an entertaining and hilarious half an hour to begin with. The journey on the Chennai Express and the other situations the protagonists go through forms the remaining part of the movie.
This is yet another formula based product with a decent script and screenplay which does not bore you at any point. There are quite a lot of Tamil dialogues in the movie for which subtitles were not present which may be a put off to those who cannot follow the language. That still is not a drawback at all considering that the director makes sure that most of the dialogues are translated back in Hindi by his characters. The performances are good. Shah Rukh Khan has a character which is tailor made for him and pulls it off with ease. Deepika Padukone on the other hand has also performed well, particularly in the scene where she hallucinates about a rowdy. Surprisingly her much criticized south Indian accent in the trailer doesn't seem to be too bad in the movie. Tamil actor Sathyaraj who plays the Don and Deepika's father has also performed well in whatever screen time he gets. The fight sequence in the climax might just remind you of the 90's. Music by the Vishal-Shekar duo is decent. The song 'Tithli' is hummable and has been picturised well. The item song with Priyamani is a joy for the bench class. The song 'Lungi Dance' which is a tribute to superstar Rajnikanth makes people stay back even after the movie is over which is rather a gimmick which has been pulled off quite well.
Overall, it is quite sure that this Chennai Express does not derail. A timepass entertainer where not many things go overboard and is certainly not waste of your hard earned money. As Rajeev Masand once said, "It is like the junk food which does not have high nutritional value, but an occasional bite wouldn't do any harm". My verdict – 6.5/10 !!!
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Review)
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Review) – The movie which released its trailer in November last year alongwith Reema Kagti's 'Talaash' has finally hit the screens. 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is a biopic on the life of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh. Produced by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra himself under his banner ROMP, the movie had created huge expectations.
Farhan Akhtar plays the role of Milkha Singh accompanied by Sonam Kapoor. The movie begins with a race in the Rome Olympics of 1960 in which Milkha singh loses the gold medal within touching distance as he is reminded of the day when he lost his family during partition. The story begins later when Pakistan would have invited India for an Indo- Pak sports meet for which the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru nominates Milkha Singh as the leader of the Indian contingent. Milkha Singh played by Farhan Akhtar denies to go to Pakistan. Milkha's coach then narrates the whole story of Milkha Singh and the reason behind him denying to go to Pakistan. The story of Milkha and his life forms the remaining part of the movie.
'Bhaag Mlkha Bhaag' though assumed as a movie based on sports and athletics, it cannot be put under that genre, as sports though evident throughout the movie is only a part of it. This movie mainly revolves around the story of Milkha Singh, his childhood, growing up days and until he became a legend that he is today. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has depicted all the nuances quite well on screen, for example the scene where people would have come to India from Pakistan after partition. Even though the length of the movie is a massive 3hrs and 8 mins, it never makes you feel restless or bored even for a minute courtesy a tight and well written script and screenplay by Prasoon Joshi. The music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy is worth appreciating as the songs Zinda and the rock version of the title track stand out. Maston ka Jhund is another track which will keep you humming after listening to it multiple times. The cinematography is neat. The races have been captured well.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag lacks the goosebump moments that sports movies usually comprise of. However, you never feel the absence of it as the performances by the actors keep you engrossed. Farhan Akhtar who plays Milkha Singh seems to have got into the skin of the character as his performance and efforts put in to build a chiseled physique like that of an athlete is clearly evident on screen. Sonam Kapoor does not get a lot of screen space but has done a decent job for whatever little time she is seen on screen. Prakash Rai plays his small role of a strict army officer quite well. Divya Dutta who plays Isri Kaur, the elder sister of Milkha has done a brilliant job. There are a couple of magical moments in the movie. Farhan's performance in a scene where Milkha runs a race with an injured leg to break the national record is brilliant. Another scene is in which Divya Dutta expresses her happiness upon receiving a pair of golden ear rings from Farhan is worth savouring.
Lastly, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has done a good job in depicting the life and times of Milkha Singh on screen. However, picturising a couple of songs could have been avoided to shorten the length of the movie. On the whole, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' as a movie is good and worth the money you spend. However, the overall experience of watching this inspired tale could have been a bit more inspiring. My verdict : 7/10
The Attacks of 26/11 (2013)
The Attacks of 26/11 - Review
The Attacks of 26/11 (Review) - Director Ram Gopal Varma had created quite a controversy when he visited the actual site where the terror attacks had happened way back in 2008. All the observations made back then alongwith the developments since then have been put together to make "The Attacks of 26/11". The director took a very different path at the first place in publicising his movie by not releasing a trailer or a first look. He directly released the first 7 minutes of the movie and that created quite an interest about what the final product would be like. The movie clearly shows how the 10 terrorists from Pakistan made their way into Mumbai by sea by threatening and taking help of few Indian fishermen. What transpired after the terrorists came into Mumbai is one of the dark chapters that the world witnessed. The level of crime and offence that was inflicted by the terrorists on Mumbai and its people were as horrendous as it could get. Ram Gopal Varma has done a lot of home work as he manages to recreate all the scenes that occurred at Leopold Cafe, The Taj, Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus etc.. very well on screen. The performances of the actors stand out in a couple of scenes, one such scene wherein a constable sitting and crying helplessly amidst the dead bodies at the CST. Nana Patekar as the Joint Commissioner of Police plays his role to perfection. In fact, it is his statements about the incidents around which the movie revolves. His performance in the scene where he tells Kasab as to what Islam really is, with controlled aggression, is praiseworthy. Not much importance has been given to the NSG commandos who played a huge role in fighting the terrorists apart from a couple of mentions here and there. Sanjeev Jaiswal who plays Kasab has done a decent job with his performance. He fits the role perfectly and also resembles Kasab a lot. The cinematography is good in a couple of sequences. As much praiseworthy as the performances are, the same cannot be said about the screenplay. Even though the run time of 2 Hours of the movie does not bore you at any instant, it is definitely not as hard hitting or as satisfying as it deserved to be. It just lacks that zing that would have otherwise given you a satisfying watch. All said and done, Ram Gopal Varma's "The Attacks of 26/11" may not be a must watch as expected but it is definitely nothing short of "worth a watch". The movie can certainly be considered a tribute to all those innocent ones who lost their lives in these horrendous sequence of events and apart from the movie, a big SALUTE to all those from the armed forces who fought against terrorism. My verdict - 6/10.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (Review)
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (Review) - The movie has finally hit the screens with a lot of expectations mainly because it is the swansong of late veteran director Yash Chopra and also because it is a Shah Rukh Khan starrer. This movie was initially touted as "A Yash Chopra romance" as it is a genre in which the director has excelled in making movies from about half a decade. The movie begins in the present day when Samar Anand (Shah Rukh Khan), employed with Indian Army, dressed in military outfit makes an entry on an RE 500 and is trying to diffuse a bomb which he specialises in. Then enters a happy go lucky Iraa Rai (Anushka Sharma), a prospective documentary film-maker. By sequence of events we are soon taken 10 years back in time in London where Samar is employed to clear snow off the roads after a snowstorm which is just one among the many jobs he does to earn a living. On one such day, Samar comes across the other protagonist Meera (Katrina Kaif) who is running into a church to make a confession. Samar instantly falls for Meera, the daughter of a very well known industrialist played by Anupam Kher. No sooner, events take turn and Meera who approaches Samar to learn punjabi, falls for him. After a long wait, the interval which eluded you for a while actually happens. In the second half, Iraa wants to make a documentary on Samar Anand for Discovery Channel. So she goes around with him on all his endeavours and makes a documentary titled "The man who cannot die" inspired by all the successful bomb diffusing endeavours of Samar. Then Samar meets with an accident and ends up losing memory and can remember nothing since 2002. Finally what happens to the protagonists, Who lands up with whom in the climax is to be watched on the big screen. Yash Chopra who is known for capturing scenic locations and portraying romance like none other, has excelled in that front this time as well which is evident as the crowd cheers every single frame that looks exquisite. Cinematography is one of the USP's of the movie as landscapes in Kashmir, the London bridge have been shot so well to the liking of the audience. A.R. Rahman makes his mark as well as the music of the film stands out in a couple of songs like Challa, Saans and Ishq Shava. Watching Challa and Saans on the big screen is literally a treat to one's eyes. The music for the street dancing sequence and the choreography for the same is also brilliantly done. Watching this movie would probably take you back in time to those days when cinema meant storytelling. Glad to see that the Hindi film industry is going back to storytelling ways and that is definitely one of the main things that makes you sit back and watch even though about 15-20 mins in the second half might seem to be a bit dragging. The length of the movie could have been trimmed though. The performances by the actors are commendable. The montages of the making of "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" is shown at the end of the movie as a tribute to the director. The last frame in which Yash Chopra says "ACTION" and the crowd in the theatre clap, was the best tribute probably depicting that the man will always live on with his work. Watch this movie for it is definitely worth a watch. My verdict - 7/10.
Talaash (2012)
Talaash (Review)
Talaash (Review) - It had been almost three years since cine-goers got to watch an Aamir Khan flick on the big screen, the last being Dhobi Ghat that released way back in Jan 2010. An Aamir Khan movie would always create curiosity due to various reasons as his movies always carry a "something different" tag with it. The trailer of Talaash had promised a decent offering on cards and not only did it meet expectations, it also exceeded them. The story begins with a car accident in which a popular filmstar would have died. Surjan Singh Shekhawat played by Aamir Khan who dons the role of a cop this time is investigating the accident case along with a subordinate. Aamir and his wife played by Rani Mukerji have a very happy family along with an 8 year old son until tragedy strikes and their son dies after drowning in a lake. In the due course of investigating the accident case Surjan (Aamir) meets Rosy, a prostitute played by Kareena Kapoor who offers to solve all his problems if given a chance. Things take mysterious turns in the second half and the movie manages to keep the audience on the edge of their seats by keeping the suspense intact. It has been a very long time since a suspense thriller has been offered with such a well written and a tightly bound script. Kudos to the Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar duo for coming up with such a fantastic, well executed storytelling screenplay. Aamir Khan is perfection personified as ever. Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor give good performances too. The dialogues by Farhan Akhtar are also good. The producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar who usually rope in Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio for the music have taken a complete detour by roping in Ram Sampath for the music this time around. Ram Sampath has done a fairly good job with the music as the songs are apt to the situation and don't sound jarring. The songs "Jee le zara" and "Jiya laage na" stand out as the best songs in the album. Apart from that, the editing is neat especially in scenes where flashes from the past keep crossing Aamir's mind. The cinematographer has done a decent job but could have done much better. In times when there is an acute shortage of movies that give you a satisfying watch, Talaash stands out as the one that would entertain and satisfy you as it is definitely worth the price of the ticket. Don't miss Talaash for it is super fun, stands out among one of its kind and makes you think about it after you are out of the movie hall as well. My Verdict - 8/10