Sanket’s Review: “Dangerous Ishhq” cringe you in embarrassment.

Cast: Karishma Kapoor, Rajneesh Duggal, Jimmy Shergil

Director: Vikram Bhatt

Length: 2.10 hours approximately

To scrutinize how patient you are, DANGEROUS ISHHQ is a good way to test it. You feel exhausted when you come out watching this film, and it’s quite like you have successfully performed a challenge thrown to you for sitting throughout DANGEROUS ISHHQ for its unforgivably long 2.10 hours duration. Yes 2.10 hours isn’t quite much, but going through the film’s script standard, 2.10 hours seems like 3 hours. Largely flawed and unmistakably boring, it’s a film which gives you hope of something to happen in next reel, but never ever that happens!

As a fantasy drama, the film has an incoherent script and dialogues which are done to death. Surprisingly even Bhatt’s execution seems to lack aesthetics of making the film. Both first and second half are equally annoying and unappealing. The plot structured itself is so conventional and convoluted, that it distracts the viewers to invest interest in the film. Even the finale is poorly written according to the standard of script. The only part where the film gathers momentum is in Punjab when partition is on run.

The explosions in the film are very usual and indifferent. HImesh Reshammiya’s music doesn’t work. Even the background score is loud and irritating. The script and screenplay are too poor for the film to start with. Bhatt’s direction has no particular spark and his direction doesn’t lift the poor script! Dialogues, as mentioned above, are very unintentionally funny.

If anything is to be boasted, then its Karishma Kapoor’s gorgeous look and her earnest act. Rajneesh Duggal’s expression is very artificial, and he does his act quite like acting. Rest Jimmy Shergill, Divya Dutt is ordinary in their respective roles, or caricatures for that matter.   

DANGEROUS ISHHQ is colossally disappointing even with modest expectations. It cringe you in embarrassment and leaves you exhausted.  Watch it to know how bad a film can be!

Rating- 1.5/5 (Poor)

Causes and Consequences of “Single Screens Vanishing”!

CAUSES

1. Improvement in Standard of living/ Paying capacity increased.

2. More youth oriented films kicking in.

3. Families (Good contribution to business) prefer Multiplexes even for Mass oriented films.

4. Limited number of shows in Single screen, so chances is that tickets may get sold out too fast (Dabangg, Bodyguard, Ready, Wanted, Singham). Thus Multiplex is preferable because of numerous shows of each film.

5. High entertainment tax on single screen tickets (So if anyone wants to open a theater, multiplex is more suitable option.)

 CONSEQUENCES

1. Multiplex ticket rates going higher and higher.

2. Scope for more multiplexes to built up.

3. Fall in footfalls (first benchers of single screen will refrain themselves from watching films at cinemas because of high multiplex ticket rate)

4. Wanted, Veer, Singham, Murder2 kind of films will see huge drop in the revenue as their theatrical business heavily depended on single screens.

5. Television Trp’s will heavily increase because of fall in footfalls. (High satellite prices)

Box Office Predictions of ISHAQZAADE

Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer ISHAQZAADE has made its place in heart of many people, thanks to soothing music and interesting promos. Directed by Habib Fasal (Do Dooni Chaar), ISHAQZAADE releases on 11^th May against Karishma Kapoor’s DANGEROUS ISHQ. Lets predict what ISHAQZAADE may do at box office in all three cases!

Opening day- 3.25cr

If word of mouth is Good,

Weekend 1- 11.75cr

Week 1- 18.75cr

Lifetime- 30cr

If word of mouth is mixed,

Weekend 1- 11cr

Week 1- 16.25cr

Lifetime- 23cr

If word of mouth is bad,

Weekend 1- 10.5cr

Weekend 1- 15cr

Week 1- 19cr

Sanket’s Review: “Jannat 2” concentrates on everything apart from script.

Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Manish Chaudhary, Randeep Hooda

Director: Kunal Deshmukh

Length: 2.10 hours approximately

Even though not necessary, the dialogues have man cuss words trying to make it a crude impact. Unlike the prequel, JANNAT 2 has a weak script and the film seems quite careless about it. First 30 minutes of the film solely attends the way the protagonist stands his life. The director gives many episodes on what Emraan Hashmi’s role is all about. Frankly, JANNAT 2 would’ve been a washout if not for two spectacular performances.

First half manages to move quickly as the incidents have pace in them and also the love track is simple and amusing. The chase scene in the beginning is also very well shot and it puts you off the edge of your seat. Yes the boring songs pop up and bring halt in the story, but that isn’t a big problem as the other things are very good. The intermission part is exciting and has a turn in the tale, though quite predictable, thanks to the inefficiency of director to handle it. First half is entertaining and quite up to the mark.

Post-intermission the film stoops up to the bizarre level where the film loses its points in heavy equation. In-fact it’s shocking that the director keeps the film in depressed mode for such a long duration where the prequel was so energetic. The film manages to make its way in penultimate minutes where the film threw unpredictable filmy surprises just to roll the film in entertaining way.

In previous film, there was emotional connect which was very well handled, but here the emotional moments hardly pinches you. All said and done, JANNAT 2 is still watchable and enjoyable to an extent for two performances and superb dialogues. Dialogues have that massy feel and few dialogues are truly clap-worthy. The music is major disappointment and not a single song remains with you later. The script and screenplay as pointed before doesn’t give much focus. Kunal Deshmukh makes good effort apart from one part where he fails to keep a major turn as confidential. But Kunal handles the chase sequences exceedingly well.

Emraan Hashmi is excellent. It won’t be wrong to say he has pitched his career best performance after AWAARAAPAN. He just amazes in every scene. And then there’s Randeep Hooda’s act which matches with Emraan Hashmi. Both Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda salvages the film. Esha Gupta is average. Rest all has very minimal scope.

JANNAT 2 concentrates on everything apart from script. The film should have had an smart script to keep the audience enticed. JANNAT 2 is decent in its own ways, thanks to Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda’s performances and terrific dialogues.

Rating- 2.5/5 (Above Average)

Best of 2010 (Actress)

5. Neetu Singh (Do Dooni Chaar)- As a middle class wife of a School teacher, this lady gave us an amazing character in DO DOONI CHAAR. Her expressions were damn real and even the character written for her complemented her. Notice the scene where she has to sell off her ornaments to perform the formal function of marriage. She displays her sorrow and “I am happy” with sheer perfection. It’s a great work!

4. Kareena Kapoor (We Are Family) - Kareena Kapoor as an helpless girlfriend to a married father was a terrific attempt by her. She had many shades of act in that film and she carried it effortlessly. The way she takes care of the children or the way she convinces her boyfriend that she want to meet his children- everything is just amazing. Kareena Kapoor saved We Are Family from many clutches.

3. Vidya Balan (Ishqiya)- As the sexy and seductive Krishna, Vidya Balan’s role demanded too much of audacity from her, and Vidya Balan sinks herself in the role and does her job within the sync of the character. The way she impressed Naseeruddin or the way she gets seduced to Arshad its all done spectacularly.

2. Aishwarya Rai (Guzaarissh)- One hell of a spell-binding act, Aishwarya Rai’s best work till date. The scene where she argues against Shernaz Patel is easily one the best scenes that year. In the film she enacts her sorrow, her careful attitude, her depression all with aplomb. She displays sheer confidence and also looks gorgeous in each frame.

1. Deepika Padukone (Lafangey Parindey)- Not with quite much distance, Deepika places herself on top spot. Genuinely superb, her role was so smartly played by deepika that one needs to pat on her back. You feel her pan, her aggression, her happiness! She maintains her spirit throughout the film and it wont be wrong in saying she easily ruled the whole film.

Special Mention- Anushka Sharma (Band Baaja Baaraat), Vishaka Singh (Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey), Kajol (My Name Is Khan), Shernaz Patel (Guzaarissh), Neha Dhupia (Phas Gaya Re Obama)

Best of 2010 (Actors)

5. Arshad Warsi (Ishqiya)- As a crude thief Arshad had sparkling screen presence. His rowdiness was very effective and at same side he also does a marvelous in the scene where seduces Vidya Balan. It’s a riveting act from Arshad and he remains one of the best things in the film.

4. Hritik Roshan (Guzaarissh)- In a depressing and not so happening film there was a silver line in the film and the face saving element of the film and that is the protagonist Hritik Roshan who packs himself as a paralyzed illusionist. His anger, his fun side, his wittiness and most importantly his pain, everything is so perfectly displayed that you cannot ignore him for a second in this film.

3. Salman Khan (Dabangg)- In my books this has been Salman Khan’s best performance of his career and there’s huge difference between his this one and the runner-up performance by him. Right from his look to his movements, Salman Khan did a perfect job. The major reason for such a surprise act by Salman according to me is because he has enjoyed himself while acting and has been quite candid with whatever he has done. And it was a role which no-one would have done it as efficiently as the Khan does.

2. Shahrukh Khan (My Name Is Khan)- The role SRK plays in this film is the most challenging and demanding role in recent times. SRK is in sync and he excels in every second. Notice him in the scene where Kajol agrees up to marry him- his shy, his happiness, his joy everything is outstandingly enacted. His dialogue delivery was another master stroke. This one is SRK’s best no doubt in his whole career. Bravura!

1. Ronit Roy (Udaan)- As a stringent dad, Ronit Roy has done his work honestly. Terrific in a word! He does his work so amazingly that he creates a violent feeling inside the viewer against him and that’s exactly what was required to get the film on right track. Ronit Roy’s confidence was clear and he seemed very much in the character. Two big thumbs and It did not really took me time to choose the best one.

Special Mention- Raghubir Yadav (Peepli Live) as nattha’s brother, Rajat barmecha (Udaan), Hritk Roshan (Kites), Manu Sharma (Phas Gaya Re Obama), Ranbir (Raajneeti), Manoj bajpai (Raajneeti), Ajay devgn (Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai), Rishi kapoor (Do Dooni Chaar)

Box Office Predictions of JANNAT 2

After the super success of Jannat in 2008, the makers have come up with its sequel. Jannat did business of 31cr four years back and Jannat 2 has possible chance to doube it with this year. The film stars Esha gupta, Emraan Hashmi and it is directed by Kunal Deshmukh. Let predict..

Opening Day- 7.75cr

If word of Mouth is Good,

Weekend- 26.5cr

Week 1- 40.5

Lifetime- 68cr

If word of mouth is mixed,

Weekend- 25.5cr

Week 1- 36.75cr

Lifetime- 53cr

If word of mouth is Bad,

Weekend- 25cr

Week 1- 35cr

Lifetime- 45cr