Hype of the year

Rating: 5/10 (26 October 2014)

Happy New Year: One of the most celebrated festive season across the world, where everyone greets to welcome the new changes in their lives. So that much expectation we might have in this musical heist drama, which delivered almost in some sequences not in terms of plot. Directed by Choreographer cum Director Farah Khan, she knows the pulse of the masses by capturing the biggest star of the bollywood, some inspiring ideas from previous films(irrespective of whether it is bollywood or Hollywood) and spicy-masala dish is ready to serve. Coming to performances, Shah Rukh Khan(as Chandramohan Sharma aka Charlie) he looks great in his physique avatar but if compare to earlier Farah film's, the charm seems to have faded down. But in the emotional sequences he over shines everyone. Abhishek Bachchan(as Nandu and Vicky Grover) finally he got the certificate of acting(i hope its not fake) he is super funny and entertains through his gestures. His role should be more lengthier and meatier, but the last sequence in the vault is hilarious. Deepika Padukone(as Mohini) she looks great, almost similar character of Chennai Express but it is no where compare to that role which was exceptional. Boman Irani(as Tammy) he was the show stealer with his perfect parsi accent and hilarious in his sequences. Sonu Sood(as Jag) he was just average, nothing much to deliver except some few introduction sequences. Vivaan Shah(as Rohan) he is completely wasted as an amateur hacker. Jackie Shroff(as Charan Grover) he was fine in his part. Story is kept simple(SRK keeps saying this "Keep it Simple"),nothing new in it. If you have seen heist films like Ocean's Eleven,Tower Heist,Italian Job etc. then there is nothing new in the heist plans and execution. Screenplay is good in bits and pieces where in the first portion they are unintentionally funny scenes. Even if they forces you to laugh, your mouth doesn't even smile for it. Second portion is much better than first with some good sequences to remember. There is a sequence which is totally illogical, why you need a helipad to do dance rehearsal? Were all the rooms in atlantis were booked? or you just want to showcase amateur kung fu hustle types stunts between SRK and a Korean man(the action was good but unintentional). Music is good by Vishal-Shekhar but not as good as OSO. Verdict: **.5 stars On the whole, it is a complete family entertainer but in bits and pieces with some good hilarious moments. Abhishek and Boman are to watch out for, they are hilarious in their sequences. Irrespective of what the reviews are, moviegoers will watch it for SRK as it has been made for his fans. Even it is a multi starrer film. If watched it will remind you of many good entertainers and if skipped will not make you feel about missing out something important. Still missing the SRK of 90's(only the evil side).