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.
