I finally got to see 'R... Rajkumar' last night and I have to say it was good fun. I had asked my friend to book some tickets at INOX, but as Luck would have it (and also because he happens to be the laziest guy in the universe) he could only get tickets for the late-night show.
So, it was close to freaking eleven 'o clock in the night and there we were- all tired and shivery, and I feeling like a pimp standing out there with hands in my jacket pocket. Good thing that they allowed us in quickly and also had the common sense to shut off the ACs within the hall so within minutes, we were all back feeling comfy and cozy.
One of the prime reasons I was interested in this movie was to see Shahid Kapoor act beyond his comfort zone. And what a delight it was to see him back in form! I have always appreciated Shahid Kapoor's acting acumen. If you remember, he was the first one of the current lot of actors, who had actually preferred acting to being a star- playing characters instead of cashing on the "Mr. Cute Looks-with-Dimples" persona he had got after the success of "Vivaah". Something which a Ranbir Kapoor manages brilliantly now.
First of all, the film begins with a superb background score that I will personally rate as the best among all films I have seen this year. It didn't blast my ear-drums like Agneepath's constant roaring of " Hare Ram Hare Ram", nor did it put me off to sleep like Lootera's, nor did it bring out suicidal tendencies in me like Raanjhanaa's.
And true to the nature of a Prabhu Deva masala movie, 'R... Rajkumar' had every kind of emotion in it- action, romance, pathos, comedy, drama... even a slight touch of horror- when Sonakshi Sinha walks out out of a pool, completely drenched, and dressed in white.
But my favorite moment was when the song- "Kaddu Kategaa" started playing. Every drowsy body in the hall was thrown into "Shock Alert" when the girls came on-screen. You could have practically touched the 'hawas' in the air, and boy, wait till you hear the lyrics... All I can say is that the Censor Board sure has grown some balls.
All in all, a laavley treat for the senses. Something that was due for a long time. Trust me, nothing beats a night out with friends. Nothing. And nobody.
So, it was close to freaking eleven 'o clock in the night and there we were- all tired and shivery, and I feeling like a pimp standing out there with hands in my jacket pocket. Good thing that they allowed us in quickly and also had the common sense to shut off the ACs within the hall so within minutes, we were all back feeling comfy and cozy.
One of the prime reasons I was interested in this movie was to see Shahid Kapoor act beyond his comfort zone. And what a delight it was to see him back in form! I have always appreciated Shahid Kapoor's acting acumen. If you remember, he was the first one of the current lot of actors, who had actually preferred acting to being a star- playing characters instead of cashing on the "Mr. Cute Looks-with-Dimples" persona he had got after the success of "Vivaah". Something which a Ranbir Kapoor manages brilliantly now.
First of all, the film begins with a superb background score that I will personally rate as the best among all films I have seen this year. It didn't blast my ear-drums like Agneepath's constant roaring of " Hare Ram Hare Ram", nor did it put me off to sleep like Lootera's, nor did it bring out suicidal tendencies in me like Raanjhanaa's.
And true to the nature of a Prabhu Deva masala movie, 'R... Rajkumar' had every kind of emotion in it- action, romance, pathos, comedy, drama... even a slight touch of horror- when Sonakshi Sinha walks out out of a pool, completely drenched, and dressed in white.
But my favorite moment was when the song- "Kaddu Kategaa" started playing. Every drowsy body in the hall was thrown into "Shock Alert" when the girls came on-screen. You could have practically touched the 'hawas' in the air, and boy, wait till you hear the lyrics... All I can say is that the Censor Board sure has grown some balls.
All in all, a laavley treat for the senses. Something that was due for a long time. Trust me, nothing beats a night out with friends. Nothing. And nobody.
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