Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (PPNH) is another one of his Santoshiness films but this one actually has a moral behind it which actually makes it a much more interesting film. I'm not saying this film does not have the typical "stupid, masala film" parts to it...it does but I actually found the film fun and entertaining!!!! (SURPRISED MYSELF HOW MUCH I LIKED IT)! Santoshi's direction is something I will look forward to...as he prepares for his next adventure... "Andaaz Apna Apna 2"!
Ileana D'Cruz absolutely killed it! She is a fantastic actress and she completely restores my faith in female actors in India...they can be versatile and literally fit any role......from Barfi! to PPNH, opposite ends of the Bollywood film spectrum.
Shahid Kapoor, the main man... Who surprisingly did a much better job than Ranbir Kapoor in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani! Shahid's acting reminded me of Salman Khan... The one from Andaaz Apna Apna and Dulhan Hum Lejayenge! Great comedic timing in this Santoshi exhibit! Obviously the two leads had to be given some lee-way for the over acting aspect as the film was very dramatically hilarious!
The supporting cast including Darshan Jariwala performed with his usual laughable manner while Padmani Kolhapure did what she has always done.... Brilliantly execute the role she was offered! It's been a while since she was a part of a commercial film like PPNH.
The story... Though fairly obvious as a whole... It does have a few surprises... Which are brilliant and very admirably captured by Ravi Yadav and his camera team.
It's pointless to compare Santoshi's previous projects again but this is a very close second after Andaaz Apna Apna in his filmography. Although PPNH has not done as well as expected at the box office but it definitely deserves a watch!
ONE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FILM!!!!!!!!!! Continuity in Shahid Kapoor's look! He instantaneously has a different hair-length, when obviouslt, it's meant to stay the same. Regarding the same point...he miraculously grows a stubble then shaves it off and it grows back with in three scenes that were meant to be...at the same time! Sooo... One very disappointing part of Mr. Santoshi's direction.
ONE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FILM!!!!!!!!!! Continuity in Shahid Kapoor's look! He instantaneously has a different hair-length, when obviouslt, it's meant to stay the same. Regarding the same point...he miraculously grows a stubble then shaves it off and it grows back with in three scenes that were meant to be...at the same time! Sooo... One very disappointing part of Mr. Santoshi's direction.
Music.. It's addictive! No doubt about that! Songs like 'Main Rang Sharbatoon Ka' and 'Mere Bina Tu' are brilliant , lyrically speaking but they did not require music video for each...in total does add about 15 minutes to the running time of the film! The other hits like 'Agal Bagal Mein' was fabulously shot and the concept is quite funny in the context of the movie. 'Dhating Naach'.. By far the worst song in the film but it has a significance so arguing with it's existence is not a priority so I recommend you TRY and enjoy that song!
STUPID! CRAZY! FUNNY! BANG! Four words that perfectly describe this film! The action is excellently choreographed! Well, the dance choreography isn't bad either... Though kinda repetitive at points, but entertaining, for which the credit goes equally to Shahid Kapoor as well as Bosco (choreographer).
'Fun-filled family hilarity'... If that's what you're looking for... This film has it all (even the cheesy dialogues to really cause nostalgia for the 90's comedy)! Though my opinion differs from a lot of the critics out there, I believe this by far is Shahid Kapoor's best work since Kaminey!
RATING SYSTEM
Performance 7.5/10
Direction 6.5/10
Story/Script 8/10
Action 8/10
Action 8/10
Music/Soundtrack 6.5/10
Cinematography 7/10
Choreography 7/10
I give this film 7.21/10 "7.21 out of 10"
Rating: Hilarious references! One-time watch is a must!
Rating: Hilarious references! One-time watch is a must!
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