Chennai Express: Review

Chennai Express  Rating: 3.5/5

"Chennai Express", with its Huge Marketing Campaigns and tie-ups, heavy duty Promotions, Eclectic catchy music, as well as a grand release of over 3,500 Screens in the Country and 700 Screens abroad, is expected to outshine "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". It is also being dubbed in Nine languages - English, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish and Malay."

'Chennai Express' is a commercial entertainer and has an obvious and enormous demand overseas with Deepika Padukone's and Shah Rukh Khan's fan base," says Amrita Pandey, executive director, International Distribution Studios, Disney UTV.

Chennai Express: The film
Nine months after failing to impress his fans with his true-romantic avatar in "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", SRK has taken the commercial action-comedy genre route, which is usually the trademark of his arch rival Salman Khan.

'You often meet your destiny on the road you take to avoid it!''

"Chennai Express" is the story of a 40-year-old bachelor Rahul, who lands up in a totally unexpected journey that makes him realize the importance of love, life, relationships and sacrifice!


A Stimulating Train voyage that not only takes Rahul, Accidentally to his destination but also makes him realize the power of true love!


A Hilarious Journey which teaches you about the serious relationships in life.

"'Chennai Express' is a Comedy film with a love story, but it's definitely not like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' or 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
It's a Family entertainer. There's a little action too," SRK stated recently.
Will "Chennai Express" Chug away to success with all its steam?

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Movie Review: Race 2

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ameesha Patel, Anil Kapoor 
Director: Abbas-Mustan 
Rating: ** 

A Significant Chunk of Mumbai Filmdom’s creative output has changed for the better since the year 2008, the first quarter of which saw the release of Race, a Hollywood rip-off that had Bollywood critics run for cover.

Nearly five years on, the directing duo of Abbas-Mustan is still at it – cantering around aimlessly with a convoluted thriller that zips, zaps and zooms through an amoral landscape peopled by sharks and bloodhounds whose only trip in life is to settle old scores, hatch new conspiracies and, when necessary, lay murderous traps. 

On the face of it, Race 2 is a glitzy, action-packed entertainer. Scratch the surface – in fact, that is all there is to the film – and what you are left with is superficial style bereft of logic and substance. 

But, then, isn’t that the failsafe formula that has stood many a Bollywood pulp-maker in good stead over the years? 

Race 2 proves how difficult it can be for a producer to let go of an idea that yielded a box-office bonanza the first time around. The makers of this film obviously haven’t heard of, or do not believe in, the law of diminishing returns. 

Race 2 isn’t so much a sequel as an ill-advised rehash. Revenge, one character says, is a dish best served cold. Ideas, for sure, aren’t best served stale.

This is the second year in succession after 2012’s Players that Abbas-Mustan have the honour of unleashing the first Bollywood biggie of the year. Race 2, like Players, is big only on nausea-inducing clatter. 

The obvious question is: does this slapdash scurry to the finishing line really have the steam to replicate the kind of runaway box-office success that the prelude had enjoyed? 

Or will Race 2 go the way of the wayward Players, the Burmawalla siblings’ official Hindi remake of the British crime caper flick, The Italian Job?

At the heart of Race 2 are two wrangling men endowed with sculpted bodies and an ingrained air of masculine insouciance. 

The brawny John Abraham (replacing the relatively scrawny Akshaye Khanna of the earlier film) ensures that the sequel has a markedly higher beefcake and testosterone quotient. 

Keeping the boys company is a trio of bimbos all too eager to flash generous décolletage while playing second fiddle. All of the above is, of course, par for the course in an Abbas-Mustan film. 

Many of the faces and the principal location have changed in the sequel, but the overall veneer is pretty much the same. 

Race 2 is slickly packaged around dramatic twists and turns that fly at you thicker and faster than you care to count.

Race 2 moves at a fair clip and is packed with explosions, stunts and chases that might be crowd-pleasing. The trouble is that the narrative is too breathless for its own good.

To be fair, some of the implausible action sequences are startlingly good. However, they do not add up to a convincing enough whole that can paper over the holes in the narrative. 

Some Bollywood directors tend to labour under the misplaced belief that a film must be crammed, end to end, with relentless excitement, extravagant dance routines and ear-splitting background music for it to find ready takers. Excess does not always yield success. 

The action in Race 2 takes place in Turkey, where, we learn, that the Indian underworld is just as active as it is back home.

Ranveer Singh (Saif Ali Khan), a rare remnant from Race, scours the hot spots of Istanbul in search of the mastermind behind the killing of his beloved Sonia (Bipasha Basu in a cameo). 

In his risky quest, Ranveer has to contend with a slew of men and women who, like him, are out to make a quick buck and get the hell out of here. 

And, of course, there is ex-cop Robert D’Costa (Anil Kapoor), the only man who Ranvir seemed to be at ease with when the curtains came down on the first film. 

The private eye has a gloriously daft female assistant in the form of Ameesha Patel. The actress isn’t seen much these days on the screen. Just as well! 

Istanbul generally looks great as a backdrop through the lens of Ravi Yadav’s camera and much of the film is rather easy on the eye. But when the cars and bloodthirsty men get in the way, they only serve to muck up the view.

As for the women on the screen (Deepika Padukone and Jacqueline Fernandez), they strut around like wound-up automatons that are all decked-up but have nowhere to go. 

Is Race 2 on your mind? Get rid of it pronto. This is a wreck of a movie strictly for action junkies who might be looking for a feverish two-and-a-half-hour ride that is far more giddy than heady.

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Fire on Friday, ‘Race 2’, ‘Aakash Vani’ and ‘Main Krishna Hoon’ at the box Office!

The much-talked about mega-budget action-packed thriller ‘Race 2’ is coming out this Friday alongside small romantic film ‘Akaash Vani’. If they don`t whet your appetite, you can choose 3D-animation film ‘Main Krishna Hoon’ to satiate your cravings for movies.

Sequel to the 2008 film, ‘Race’, Abbas-Mustan directed ‘Race 2’, a sleek film, is set in the exotic locales in Europe, with the backdrop of casinos and gambling.

The thriller that takes the legacy of ‘Race’ forward claims to be an edge-of-the-seat drama with high octane action, combined with twists that will take audiences on adventure-filled rollercoaster ride.

In part two, Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan reprise their roles as Robert D`Costa and Ranveer Singh respectively from the previous film, while Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel are new additions to the cast.

Actress Bipasha Basu will reprise her role of Sonia in a special appearance in the film.

After the action and thrill of ‘Race 2’, next on the list is director Luv Ranjan`s romantic offering – ‘Akaash Vani’, about two youngsters - Akaash, played by Kartik Tiwari, and Vani, played by Nushrat Bharucha.

Both of them set out on their journey with a common destination - St. Stephen`s College in Delhi University. The moment they meet, their life takes an unusual turn.

Vani has a calming effect on Akaash, who in return instils a bit of a rebellious streak in her. In three years, Akaash and Vani become best buddies. But as the college ends, they have to part ways.

The film, produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under the banner Wide Frame Pictures, is the journey of their struggle to find each other again.

This week the children will have something to look forward too. ‘Main Krishna Hoon’, a 3D-animation film featuring actress Juhi Chawla, who plays Kantaben in it, is coming out too.

In the film, Juhi runs an orphanage. She is impressed by a boy who arrives at the orphanage, braving the rain and the flood. His perseverance inspires her to name him as boy Krishna.

He is unhappy being alone in an orphanage and has a health disorder. To wipe away his tears and entertain the other children, Kantaben tells them inspiring stories about the naughty and loveable Lord Krishna. 

The film, directed by Rajiv S. Ruia, also has Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan and Rajneesh Duggal in cameos.

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Top 10 Bollywood Actresses in 2012

Be it Sridevi's Comeback, Huma Qureshi's debut or Priyanka Chopra's portrayal of an autistic girl - the leading ladies of Bollywood continued to charm cinegoers with their beauty, charm and intense acting in 2012.

Lists the Top 10 Actresses, Who left the Audience Awestruck in 2012:

Sridevi: The "Hawa Hawaii" girl made her Bollywood comeback as a homely and dedicated housewife in "English Vinglish". And one say it was a grand one. After 15-year sabbatical, with her flawless performance, Sridevi not only won the hearts of millions of middle-class Indian housewives, but also overshadowed the young actresses.

Vidya Balan: If she made the nation made go "Ohh la la..." with her bold and sensuous act in "The Dirty Picture" in 2011, this year she came on screen in a serious and no-sense avatar in "Kahaani". The thriller saw her carrying the entire show alone and helped her proved that she is talented enough to portray any character with conviction. With her intense acting, the 34-year-old changed the mindset that Bollywood is a male bastion.

Katrina Kaif: Year 2012 saw Katrina in three different avatars - first, as a sensuous dancer in item song "Chikni Chameli" in "Agneepath". Then she donned the role of a Pakistani ISI agent in "Ek Tha Tiger" and cherry on the cake was her protrayal of a religious girl in Yash Chopra "Jab Tak Hai Jaan".

Anushka Sharma: With no film background, the young, cheerful and chirpy Anushka has carved a niche for herself in the industry with her spontaneous acting. She certainly has a gift for acting and it was evident in late filmmaker Yash Chopra's "Jab Tak Hai Jaan". Despite the presence of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif, she managed to stood out with her brilliant act.

Priyanka Chopra: The multi-talented actress, seen as ultra modern girl in films like "Dostana" and "Anjaana Anjaani", stunned the audiences as an autistic Bengali girl Jhilmil in "Barfi!". Priyanka did complete justice to the character and made viewers forgot her former beauty queen image. If that was not enough, she wowed everyone with her singing debut, international music single "In My City".

Kareena Kapoor: Audiences saw the Kapoor girl in different roles this year. If she played a vibrant hairdresser in "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu", she was seen as a Pakistani doctor in "Agent Vinod". In "Heroine", she played an actress, who goes through the harsh reality of stardom, while "Talaash" saw as a prostitute.
One can say that Kareena has surely matured and trying to be versatile.

Sonakshi Sinha: She might not have got outstanding reviews for her acting, but has managed to work with leading stars of Bollywood - Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn. Not only that, her films "Rowdy Rathore" and "Son Of Sardaar" made it to the Rs.100 crore club. Her latest release "Dabangg 2" is also expected to be a box-office success.

Parineeti Chopra: She entered the industry like a breath of fresh air in last year's release "Ladies VS Ricky Bahl". With "Ishaqzaade", she has dispelled the notion that she is a one film wonder.
Her initial introduction was that she is Priyanka's cousin, but she got rid of that with her performance in "Ishaqzaade". Her the girl next door Punjabi looks seems to have clicked with the young audience.

Deepika Padukone: The actress made heads turn with her bold and carefree avatar of Veronica in Imtiaz Ali's "Cocktail". Her confidence in portraying the role earned her accolades and might be one of the characters she will be remembered for.

Huma Qureshi: The curvy actress got a thumbs up for her bold performance in "Gangs of Wasseypur" and later impressed with her role in "Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana".

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Deepika Padukone in Demand

Though her schedule is completely packed with back-to-back shoots, the actress is in demand to perform at award functions...

After a hit film and numerous magazine covers, it looks like 2012 has been a great year for Deepika Padukone. The actor not only got accolades for her role in Cocktail, but also got some cool projects added to her kitty following the Homi Adajania release.

 

Now, busy basking in the glory of her hardwork, Deepika is being hounded by numerous award shows to dance to the film’s hit song ‘Angrezi beat’.

A Source Says, “Deepika’s look in Cocktail was a hit and ‘Angrezi beat’ is still fresh on people’s mind.” With award season round the corner, she seems to be in a lot of demand.

Now, busy basking in the glory of her hardwork, Deepika is being hounded by numerous award shows to dance to the film’s hit song ‘Angrezi beat’.

A source says, “Deepika’s look in Cocktail was a hit and ‘Angrezi beat’ is still fresh on people’s mind.” With award season round the corner, she seems to be in a lot of demand.

“Many organizers are in talks with her as they want her to perform to the song and some even want to recreate the setting of the film on stage,” adds the source.

However, Deepika’s schedule as of now is completely packed with Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD), Kochadaiyaan and Chennai Express all lined up for 2013 releases. Currently, she is wrapping up the shoot of YJHD and the tentatively titled Ram Leela. With shoots lined up back-to-back.

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