Saturday, May 17, 2008

Saawariya- 2007(continues to haunt till this day)

For all you adolescents out there, if you’ve never watched a blue film in your life here comes the blessed opportunity. Quite literally. And mind you this one’s different. (A good pick up line I suppose) only the difference makes you wonder what the hell happened, not at any point through the movie but right at the end! I’m not criticizing, not at all. In fact I believe each person is capable of making his own judgment. Sometimes an overdose of creativity and madness results in what is called “Saawariya”. So there is creativity, there is blue and behold you get to watch a certain Mr.Ranbir Kapoor’s arse as well. It is always best to highlight the strong points of a film and leave it at that.

But, since, I need a desperate outlet for my creative vibrations and I have the sacred job of ensuring people do not lose their precious monetary resource in an already deprived economy, I am going to do something beyond. Indeed.
Point one: The film is sugary shit. Even if it’s coated with the sugar syrup what lingers is the taste of shit.
Point two: We do not need an over- enthu cutlet for a hero. It’s not cute and certainly not sexy.
Point three: (courtesy Sonam Kapoor) Boys are not turned on by giggly, dumb girls. The NSSO (national sample survey org.) might want to help you with their services.
So even if you’ve tried to make the new comers the next “in things”, Mr.Bhansali your tactics seem pretty out of date. In fact the entire script needs some sense stuffed into it. Or was it meant for another generation? That is the only logical conclusion, sadly, I can arrive at. Thankfully some brilliant cinematography by Ravi.K.Chandran pulls you out of the deep slumber you’re otherwise cajoled into. And also thanks to newcomer Monty Sharma for tuning in some good melody. Oh and by the way, using the RK banner to add commercial value was a cheap stunt anyway.


For all the pomp and show that surrounded the movie, the promotional hype, I can only say hard luck mate.
P.s- if you’re still trying to decipher what I have written please watch the movie. I shall not be responsible for the loss. Mind or money.

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