Nothing out of the world just okay

Rating: 4/10 (30 October 2014)

Farah Khan debuted as a director with Main Hoon Naa which was a tribute to 70s films and was a superhit followed by Om Shanti Om which again was a tribute to 70s films and was a big hit but nothing great, then she burnt her hands with Tees Maar Khan(2010) which was not a big hit and got criticised, in fact it got termed as one of the worst films. Happy New Year is her comeback film,again reuniting with Srk and Deepika Padukone, alongwith Abhishek Bachchan,Sonu Sood,Boman Irani.etc The mantra is simple...Diwali time so such big films with big stars, huge canvas works big time and earn 100 crores at the Box Office whether it has substance or not The film does have a plot but it's nothing great, it mixes elements from The Italian Job(remade as Players which also starred Abhishek) and several more films. The filmmaker also adds her own 70s tribute formula and several scenes have references to several films. Farah also adds dance in the film, in a way she tries every masala on the shelf. The film is very lengthy, clocking at 3 hours 8 minutes which is too long, however several scenes are well handled like Srk-Jackie confrontation, even the robbery is handled well though it does look too easy at times. There are several problems too like cringeworthy comedy at times, also several silly scenes.
Direction is decent, though writing is nothing great Music is decent, except Manwa Laage most of the other songs are routine
Shahrukh Khan gets to display his 8 pack abs and does well in his part, nothing out of the world but good, Don't be mistaken if you see him in the nomination list of filmfare awards afterall thats how it works. Deepika Padukone is good in her role which is nothing great Abhishek Bachchan gets to display his comic antics and does a good job in both the roles, he is improving in comedy no doubt Boman Irani is good in his role,Sonu Sood is good in his role which is hardly demanding more then showing his body Jackie Shroff gets less scope and is okay Anupam Kher has a blink and miss role, Vivaan Shah makes a good debut though he gets hardly anything to do