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Movie: Housefull 2
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Cast:Akshay Kumar, Asin, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Shazahn
Director:
Sajid Khan
Producer:Sajid Nadiadwala
Music:Sajid
Wajid
Review
When 'Housefull 2' was launched, Sajid Khan had apparently promised his producer Sajid Nadiadwala as well as his actors that the film would be a biggest money spinner of their career. If the audience response to the film is any indication, this is indeed going to be the case as it should comfortably cross the collections of Akshay Kumar's highest grossers till date. Moreover for the director also the film should now do a lot of good since he is all set to create a hat trick of commercially successful films after 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Housefull'
Though the storyline is about four Jollys and their respective girls, it is as much about the 'Pappas' of the house who further keep it full enough to ensure that there is confusion galore. One Pappa (Rishi Kapoor) thinks that he has the richest son-in-law (Akshay Kumar) as his prized possession while another (Randhir Kapoor) has the same understanding (John Abraham). Meanwhile the richest of the lot (Riteish Deshmukh) has his own Pappa (Mithun Chakraborty) to contend while the fourth (Shreyas Talpade) has to go through his own struggle to get into the good books of the fourth Pappa (Boman Irani)
While girls of the house (Asin, Jacqueline, Zareen, Shazahn) indeed wonder what is happening around them in the house, the one who is most confused of the lot is Johnny Lever, the caretaker and ex-partner-in-crime at Mithun's household. In between this all there is sprinkling of some genuine humorous moments, courtesy the return of Aakhri Pasta (Chunky Pandey) and the arrival of Ranjeet who just plays himself.
What doesn't quite cut much ice though are a couple of action sequences, one in each halves of the film, which are totally forced into the proceedings. Frankly, one could well have lived without these as they unnecessarily extend the film's length without adding much value. Also, the entire sequence at the island, though funny in parts, is a bit extended as one waits for the film to proceed faster instead of getting stuck at this point.
Moreover in the middle of the second half, the emergence of third and the fourth Jolly leads to the narrative become a little confusing due to which you just give up as an audience to keep track of the actual happenings and just concentrate on fun on the screen.
When Manmohan Desai made films, while he followed the 'moolmantra' of 'entertainment, entertainment and entertainment', he also had a basic thumb rule. He always advocated the inclusion of at least one item sequence in every ten minutes of the film's narrative, whether though a song, action, comedy, dramat or suspense. Sajid Khan has always claimed to be a student of Manmohan Desai and he shows once again why he could well be a true successor in the current times, if 'Housefull 2' is any indication
Movie:Blood Money
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Cast: Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri
Director: Vishal Mahadkar
Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
Music: Jeet Ganguly, Sangeeth Haldipur and Pranay
Review
: Hansel and Gretal were fed by a witch till they got match and healthy to be eaten by her. This story is what Aarzoo (Amrita Puri) narrated to her husband Kunal (Kunal Khemu) once they leave a middle category life in Mumbai to return to cape city to measure a chic lifestyle. Kunal follows his dreams by operating as a Diamond merchant during a massive firm solely to seek out out that there's a counter aspect to his company Trinity Diamonds. He keeps eyes shut solely to bury deeper underneath the guilt that he's doing wrong. Climax arrives when he decides to travel against Trinity.
The only god half regarding the film is that it ends ahead of time to form any reasonably impact on your mind. There’s strictly nothing to boast regarding it. the instant you're feeling that there's aiming to be one thing fascinating, largely hoping post the interval, the film disappoints with clichéd scenes and dialogues that don't even look natural, however are created up
Kunal Khemu is sweet solely in components. He doesn't seem like a hero material in most films. within the climax, he tries to be somebody like Salman who will take down four healthy goons despite being injured that is non-convincing. He will play the important normal man’s role well which is what he ought to stick with. i actually had smart regards for Amrita Puri when ‘Aisha’ however she spoilt them on behalf of me during this film. What’s wrong with her? Kunal and AMia ‘Showpeice’ Uyeda was a time waste. Kunal’s boss Zaveri still as his brother overacts.
The one who fails the foremost is that the director, as he may have helped to create the film a good watch. Not that the story or the screenplay was smart. The dialogues too were clichéd. The background score irritated and was dated and also the average songs too couldn't sooth. Cinematography was okay too.
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Movie:Racha
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Cast:Ram Charam Tej, Tamanna, Ajmal, Mukesh Rushi, Dev Gill, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nassar, Parthiban, Venu Madhav, Ravi Babu, Srinivasa Reddy, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, Jaya Prakash Reddy, Thagubothu Ramesh, Ali, Brahmanandam
Music: Mani Sharma
Director: Sampath Nandi
Producer: NV Prasad & Paras Jain
Review:
Raj (Ram Charan Tej) is called as betting Raj because of his obsession for betting. James (Ajmal) is his betting enemy. Raj wants 20 lacs for the surgery of his adopted father. James is ready to offer 20 lacs as betting amount if Raj woos and wins over Chaitra (Tamanna). Chaitra is the daughter of a billionaire Bellary (Mukesh Rishi) The rest of the story is all about how Raj makes Chaitra fall for him and the troubles that follow.
Ram Charan has proved himself as a terrific man for the masses with his first two films. He has chosen a safe and time-tested mass script this time. He is excellent with dialogues, dances, fights and mannerisms. You can find a lot of references to Gharana Mogudu in his mannerisms.
Tamanna has a weighty role in this movie and does justice. She has danced with amazing fluidity. Ajmal (Rangam fame) plays an important role and he is good. Mukesh Rushi is routine. Brahmanandam’s comedy is partly okay. Ali’s cameo is nice. Parthiban is very good as the father of hero. MS Narayana is a miscast for the role of hero’s adopted father. The sympathy factor will not work out if you cast a comedian for role of a patient with critical illness. Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao did an important role.
Story of the film is in an old-format. There are a couple of interesting screenplay twists in the second half. Director Sampath Nandi chose this film to be a tribute to Chiranjeevi’s early 90’s films (Gharana Mogudu, Gang Leader etc). If you look at hero’s entrance scene, he gives away winning money to friend sister’s studies. In Gharana Mogudu, hero gives away winning money to hero friend sister’s marriage (chelli nikka pakka). When the purpose is to make a film as a tribute 90’s films, you can’t expect the direction to be fresh and new. Sampath made sure that there are fun elements in the first half and surprise elements in the second half.
Movie: Lovely
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Cast: Aadi, Shanvi, Rajendra Prasad, Vennela Kishore, Ahuti Prasad, Chinmayi Ghatrazu, Harsha Vardhan, Anchal, Rahul Dev, Paruchuri Gopala Krishna,
Music: Anup Rubens
Director: B Jaya
Producer: BA Raju
Review:
Akash (Aadi) and Kittu (Vennela Kishore) are friends. Lovely (Sanvi) and Lalli (Chinmayi) are friends. Kittu and Lalli become facebook friends with celebrity profile photos. When they are about to meet in real, Akash and Lovely go to the meeting pretending to be Kittu and Lalli respectively. The rest of the story is all about how they fall in love and how they face the problems following that
Aadi who has proved to be a good dancer with his first film has come a long way from there. Aadi is spontanious with his acting in casual scenes. His dialogue delivery is good and ability to perform stunts is commend-worthy. The light beard and light mustache added to his look (compared to thick mustache and clean-shaved beard in his debut film. Sanvi is alright as an actress. Vennela Kishore is like a second hero in this film and he carried the entire first half with his impeccable/improvised comedy timing. Chinmayi G is entertaining with her Telangana dialect. Rajendra Prasad is good as a protective father, there is something wrong his character sketch. Ahuti Prasad’s character is something similar to that of one he played in Kotha Bangaru Lokam film. Paruchuri Gopala Krishna is good as a crooked politician. Master Prem is cute.
Jaya’s work in this film is sophisticated. She handled the first half well where you need to get the characterizations and nuances right to set the plot properly. The way hero’s characterization developed is good. However the twist in the second half doesn't work. Screenplay looks good on paper and it works fine in the first half, but the second half screenplay doesn’t get elevated as certain episodes should have been done in a more arresting way. On a whole, Lovely is a better film from Jaya compared to her previous outings. Music by Anup Rubens is definitely an asset to the movie. All songs are shot and choreographed well. Dialogues by Shyam Manohar are mostly good. There is humor and understanding of contemporary world in it. Cinematography by Arun Kumar is nice and is rich in colors. Editing is fine in first half, but a bit abrupt towards climax. Production values by RJ Cinemas (BA Raju) are very good.
Movie: Ee Rojullo
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Cast: Srinivas, Reshma, MS Narayana, Ambati Rambabu, Sai, Gavara Sekhar, Madhumani, Sankar Rao, Kanna, Venky, Bhargavi
Music: JB
Director: Maruti
Producer: SKN & Shriya's Srinivas
Review:
Srinivas (Srinivas) is a gullible lover who gets used by girlfriends for his money. Shreya (Reshma) is fed up with guys who wants to take their friendship to next level in order to have a physical relationship. They happen to meet each other when they decided to not to fall in love. They relationship starts with hatred and lies. The rest of the story is all about how Srinivas and Shreya unite after many twists and turns.
95% of the actors in the film are new faces. Hence we see characters and follow the characters instead of actors. Srinivas fits the role well and does a decent job. Reshma has Trisha’s features and the director has succeeded in shooting her in right angles in order to make her appear more like Trisha. She is a nice actress. Sai, who did the stuttering friend role is superb and a big credit should go to the director Maruti for the characterization. MS Narayana’s 5-minutes cameo is entertaining. Ambati Srinivas (Vaddu Saroja fame) is good as a watchman. Bhargavi is spontaneous as a rebel friend of heroine. All other actors have performed with ease.
The story is about a right couple who had bitter experiences with wrong counterparts in this contemporary set-up. The entire first half is a satire on current day’s youth and their materialistic attitude. The second half dwells on the real conflict point. Director Maruthi has directed this film like an experienced one without compromising on freshness and contemporary feel. He has studied the attitude and decision-making style of current youth well and shown it in the movie. You would definitely come across such a few characters in real life. He has shown the darker side of love/relationship in an entertaining way. The second half should have been more crisp. I liked the way he inserted ‘ring tring’ song with masked faces of Telugu stars at key points of the film.
Music by JB is very good. He has used certain familiar beats to popularize music. Ninna Monna is pretty good melodious song. But, it’s Ring Tring that makes you fall in love with it. Cinematographer J Prabhakar Reddy does a fine job with Canon 5D Mark II camera. He used the flexibility of compact camera selectively (in scenes like carrying chai glass) and stuck mostly with regular shots. The quality of the digital camera is as good as a regular camera. Dialogues penned by Maruti are contemporary and catchy though there is obscenity in certain dialogues. Editing is fine. The ‘Good Cinema Group’ should be appreciated for putting content first irrespective of shoe-string-budget constraints.
Movie: Ishq
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Cast: Nitin, Nitya Menen, Ajay, Sindhu Tolani, Nagineedu, Ali, Ravi Prakash, Sudha, Rohini, Satya Krishnan etc
Music:Anoop Rubens & Aravind Shankar
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Producer: Vikram Goud & Sudhakar Reddy
Review:
Rahul (Nitin) falls in love with Priya (Nitya) at the first sight. Both of them alight a flight at Delhi to Hyderabad, but is diverted to Goa due to bad weather. They fall in love with each other in Goa. Rahul realises an important thing when they finally land in Hyderabad. The rest of the story is all about how Rahul solves the problem and weds Priya.
Nitin looks completely different in this movie. He is matured as an actor. He tried to be himself and completely justified his character. He has succeeded in getting the minute nuances work with his performance. Nitya Menon continued it from where she left in Ala Modalaindi. She is cute and natural. Ajay steals it from everybody whenever he gets a meaty role. In this film too, he made sure that he adds value. Ali is entertaining in a cameo. Nagineedu is good in a vital role. Sindhu Tolani, Satya Krishnan, Supreet and Ravi Prakash are adequate.
Director Vikram pens an interesting story with a ‘brother’ conflict point. He handles the screenplay well and joins all the dots at regular intervals. He handled lots of scenes in first half with dexerity. The characterization done to Nitin and Nitya in the first half is unique and lovable. However, Vikram couldn’t handle the second half the same way. The character of Ajay appears confusing as it vaccilates between being a passionate family man and phychotic revenge seeker.
Cinematography by PC Sreeram stands out in this movie. Visually the film is very rich. Songs scored by Anoop Rubens and Aravind Shankar are excellent (with Kodi Baye song being the highlight). Background music by Anoop is excellent. Dialogues by Ramesh Samala are apt. All songs are pictutized in an excellent manner. The stunt sequences are well choreographed. Art direction by Rajiv Nair is another plus. The unit has put a lot of effort in getting right locations (I haven’t seen such a good flight take off and landing shots in Telugu films recently) Producers Sudhar Reddy and Vikram Goud made sure that they didn’t compromise on budget as entire film looks grand.
First half of the film is nice and classy. Second half is ok with commercial twists. The narration of the film is slow. Plus points are good characterizations, nice screenplay, cinematography and music. A compact second half would have been good. Nitin is in his elements in Ishq. Ishq is likely to bring the much needed success to Nitin. You may watch it.
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