Rowdy Rathore Review

I don't usually write movie review after one week of its release and viewing. But this time I deliberately wanted all the excitement and adrenaline to die down, and write my thoughts on the movie dispassionately. I have gone through many other reviews from critics on internet as well, and I think many of the critics just haven't understood the movie.  Yes, I am referring to the likes of Rajeev Masand according to whom there is no reason why this movie should have been made, or Anupama Chopra according to whom movie has no artistic value.

To be honest, I was really looking forward to the movie and really wanted to enjoy it no matter what critics will say. I guess this is what Indian audience did in general, and the mere fact that it has already grossed more than 100 crores in Indian alone in just 11 days, simply means that movie has high degree of appreciation all over the country.

Akshay has played three roles in this movie. First one of them is Shiva, a small time conman who falls in love with a girl from Patna and vows to mend his ways for her sake. Second one is Vikram Rathore, a non-nonsense police officer who almost lost his life in his attempt to bring justice to the village he gets posted in. Third one is Rowdy Rathore, who is Shiva only turned into a police inspector to take revenge on Vikram Rathore’s behalf.  He excelled in all these roles, and made all three of them totally distinguishable from each other. His body language and facial expressions in action scenes are top notch.  He is the heart and soul of this movie. No wonder he is called The Khiladi of Bollywood.

Sonakshi Sinha plays the role of Neeraja, a girl from Patna who comes to attend her friend’s wedding. I didn’t have too many expectations from her, as I thought she has been simply riding on Dabaang’s success whose credit only goes to Salman Khan. She does her part well though, nothing exceptional. There is whole bunch of other actors in supporting role, including a villain who has literally crossed all limits of evil ever displayed in a Bollywood movie. 

Yes, movie is loud and illogical. But it has the kind of unpretentious fun we Indians has grown up watching in 90’s and early 2000s. Music is fun, hummable and enjoyable. Choreography in songs and action stunts are fantastic. Akshay’s trademark comedy scenes in first half and later part of second half as ‘Rowdy Rathore’ are not to be missed. This movie may not boast about original storyline, but has many memorable scenes in it and really delivers on entertainment front. Go watch it.

Housefull 2 Review

First of all, take a bow, Mithun Chakraborty!! Amidst all the hilarious situations happening around him, he managed to give a stupendus performance with so much grace, which gave more meaning to the madness that was surrounding him. He excelled as a strong headed, down to earth, and no-nonsense man of principals.

Jai (Shreyas) who wants to avenge his father from Chintu Kapoor, called his friend (Ritesh deshmukh) to help him out, so that he will ask for Chintu Kapoor's daughter's (Asin) hand and then reject her. Ritesh is too scared of his father (Mithun Chakraborty) to indulge in this, so they have to involve a professional conman (John Abraham), but they send him to a wrong house (Daboo Kapoor) by mistake. Now they have to involve another professional conman (Akshay Kumar), who is considered to be the biggest Kamina of UK. Both conmen are paid well enough to do the job, and they are progressing well in their task, until they came to know that they have to confront Ritesh's father.

No one can play conman better than Akshay, and he just blew the roof off with his performance in this movie. His character not only anchors the movie, but also move story forward. John is playing a character he has never played before, and he did better than I expected him to. Shreyas and Ritesh are real pleasure to watch, they do their part well. Asin excels among other female leads of the movie, followed by Jacqueline who managed to give some expressions this time. Other two heroines were just about serviceable, nothing worth mentioning about them. Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor had a terrific chemistry between them, and they stole first half an hour before Akshay took control. Boman Irani did his part well, but his role wasn't much. Johny lever has done it all in Bollywood Comedy, but it is still a pleasure watching him pull off a role (similar to Paresh Rawal's role in 'Haseena Maan Jayegi') and do better. Chunky pandey played the same 'Akhiri pasta' and his scenes are hilarious. Ranjeet (YES, good old Ranjeet) has two scenes in the movie, and he made an impact you would like to remember.

All the songs are entertaining and enjoyable. 'Anarkali Disco Chali' and 'Pappa toh band bajaye' simply tore the house down. What brilliant choreography and what brilliant lyrics. Almost felt like singing 'Do you know' song while watching it. Don't remember when I last felt like this. 'Right now' is more erotic than it looks on youtube and TV.

Housefull 2 tickle your funny bone if you have it. Trailers are indicative enough that you need to keep your brains at home to watch this movie. If you do wanna use them, use it appreciate the choreography in the songs and the way Akshay and Mithun had made their part believable, which could have easily looked silly. If you are an Akshay kumar fan or even Ritesh's fan, then don't miss this movie. If you don't like Akshay's movies, then may be you should wait till next weekend to get more consensus on this movie.

Why ETC is campaigning against Housefull 2?

Housefull 2 is slated for 5th April 2012 release. It is a sequel to its SUPER HIT predecessor of 2012 Housefull. Its songs are already out, they are not only looking good, but also doing very well on youtube as well. There is some anticipation for the movie since it is Akshay's movie coming after a long time, almost 6-7 months of Desi Boys. However, ETC doesn't seem to be excited as much, and looks to be in no mood to promote the movie.

Have you ever wondered why you don't see any Housefull 2 promotional videos on ETC channel? Almost every other music and bollywood news channel is showing Housefull 2's song videos and making videos, but ETC doesn't. Instead, ETC is trying to run down the movie by showing surveys that public would rather like to watch IPL at home rather than watching Housefull 2. People in those survey video are referring to 'Housefull' as a flopped brand, and giving some distasteful remarks against the movie.

This is not the first time ETC is trying to sabotage Akshay Kumar movie. They did it with 'Chandni Chownk to China', 'Tees Maar Khan', 'Patiala house', etc. It is no secret that Akshay doesn't give a crap about what critics have to say about his movies. He literally told this to Rajeev Masand (CNN IBN), Komal Nahta, and many others on their face. His movies are about entertainment and a lot of wonderful moments that you can take with you home after watching the movie. Sajid Khan shares this school of thought with Akshay, which explains why critics don't take it easy on Sajid either.

This campaign from ETC to run down Housefull is certainly going to hit ETC's credibility, at least for Akshay's fans. Also, if the movie gross big, then ETC is going to have egg on its face for not being successful in their campaign