Dostana Hindi Movie Review

Dostana Movie Review from bharatstudent,Indiaglitz,Idlebrain, at a place

Ratings at a glance
Bharatstudent - 3.75/5
Indiaglitz - 1.5/5
Idlebrain - 3.25/5


Source:Bharatstudent

Movie Review:Dostana Rating :3.75/5 Banner :Dharma Productions Cast :Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, Shilpa Shetty, Kirron Kher and others Cinematography: Ayananka Bose Music: Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani Producer: Karan Johar & Hiroo Johar Director: Tarun Mansukhani Released Date: November 14, 2008

Story: A laughter riot, the story is set on the backdrop of the picturesque Miami where two friends Sameer (Abhishek) and Kunal (John) are on the lookout for an accommodation and they chance upon a suitable apartment. However, the problem is the landlady (Sushmita) of the apartment is totally against giving it out to two men since she has her hot and pretty niece Neha (Priyanka) with her and does not like men ogling at her. The duo uses their mind and comes up with a plan, they inform the landlady that they are gays and finally get the apartment. In no time, they become friends with Neha and as expected both of them fall for her. Just when they plan to confess their love for her, trouble arrives in the form of Abhimanyu (Bobby) who happens to be Neha's boss and guess what, even he is in love with Neha. What does Neha do? Who is the lucky one among the three? How do Sameer and Kunal solve the problems due to their 'gay' hood? All this forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with a rather daring subject in the most sensible way and though the narrative got a bit lengthy in the later stages, the presentation was perfect. The dialogues were written with lot of spice, the script was equally strong and the screenplay was executed brilliantly. Music was above average with three numbers to be taken home while the major credit goes to the camera department for mesmerizing capturing of the locales. Editing could have been a lot better during the second half but overall, it is alright. Abhishek has become the real show stealer in the movie with his perfect sense of comic timing and he has shown his real funny side. John on the other hand has simply stumped everyone with his amazing physique and not stopping at that, he has pulled off a good one with his performance too. Priyanka looked the perfect girl for the role and she has done full justice while Bobby was the best man around though his role was brief, he was a true revelation. Sushmita was superb, Boman was mind blowing and the rest did their bit to the required standard. Conclusion: It takes a lot of courage to invest so much money into a subject that is quite a taboo among the Indian folk but then the makers have wrapped it carefully and filled it with fun and comedy in the right places. While the first half is a complete rocker with out and out comedy, the second half is more on the serious side with the romantic angle but then it got a bit too lengthy though there are few places where the humor is again unleashed. The climax is worth a watch and could raise a possible debate amongst many. Technically and commercially, the film has success written all over it and it might well be the relief giver to the ailing industry. Well done folks!!! Bharatstudent verdict : Hilarious treat, strongly recommended for younger audience!!!

Source:Indiaglitz

Banner: Dharma Productions Direction: Tarun Mansukhani Production: Karan Johar Music: Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani

Dostana - Merely a frivolous flick

IndiaGlitz [Friday, November 14, 2008]

It's so execrable to see one of the best producers in town churning a flick sans strong substance. On other terms, John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan turn to be the hapless guys picking a flimsy script in hand. Uh-huh! We aren't pertained about the roles they perform, but Director Tarun Manshukhani conks out in spelling perfect personations. Merely, Karan Johar gears up as the lollapaloozas of big producer, who just merely pick out the scripts that have funny characters and nothing else. Was Karan scatterbrained while heeding to Tarun's script? Alas! Maybe for a young lad or missy of 16-25yrs, Dostana savors as grand fiestas of fun and frolic. While for others, it's a ridiculous flick to kill your time. Wow! The promos just could have shot-your-adrenalines with sizzling missies Shilpa and Priyanka in bikinis and swimsuits. On the pars, John with his machismos walking on sun-kissing beaches of Miami and smart Abhishek should have enthralled filles and buckos. Patently, these tactics could've been the best mantras of filling producers' sacs for first weekend. It's all happening in the Beach Party Capitol of the world...Miami is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering Dostana - serving a cocktail of all ingredient to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that thing called Love... but with a slight twist - there is a small case of pretending to be Gays!! When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the landlady doesn't want two strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra) they go to plan 'G' - they pretend to be 'Gay' to secure the apartment. All is well till they meet the sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun frolic and a test of friendship like never before. When Neha's boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections, it gets even hotter under everyone's vests and bikinis and the boys get down and dirty in sunny Miami. Perhaps, for a fine-rigid-reason, many audiences may not have likeliness for this kind of flick. Of course, it hasn't got a fogeyish theme, but something running above-their-heads. We're sure cloggy concepts of homo-sexuality may cling to the top-of-charts in Hollywood or foreign films. Nay – it would take few years for these sensitive themes to be in simplistic perception. For everyone's attentions, this isn't a piece stockpiling from Hollywood's Brokeback Mountain. Yeah! The synopsis should've precisely got it clear-cut for you…. Narration goes crisp with fun-filled moments of alpha-till-omega, except few penultimate minutes. Watch out for performance of Abhishek's narration of 'Pyaar Ka Kahani with John Abraham' in Venice; just call it 'awesome'. Patently, scenarios are similar with encounters of John and Abhishek with Boman Irani and a guy getting in for inspection. Merriments spelled by these buddies, especially by John for 'Beedi' song of Omkara are just rib-trickling. Furthermore, laughter breaks out with our nerves loosened with Kirron Kher's juncture. On the first half, things are just riveting on John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan and their gimmicks of stealing shows. Yeah, alluring missy Priyanka Chopra with her gorgeous looks doesn't brim up top-notched performance. Somehow, as the story shifts to her on the latter half, she is pushed into limelight with Bobby Deol on her side. Bobby with lippy clean-handed looks picks your attention with his minimal sequences. A small kid donning his son's role is there marking smiles on your lips. And again, best laughter kicks-up with John and Abhi screening the kid with 'Maa' song from Taare Zameen Par, imbuing him to separate his papa and Priyanka. Of course, kid turns to be main content of emotions for Bobby getting away from his ladylove. Hats off to Boman Hirani; his performance on cameo role is just great. Nevertheless, it would have been prissy if he hadn't nabbed this role. Director Tarun Manshukhani coalesces jejunely- crafted script with far-fetched winning over vistas. Possibly, a perfect conceptualization of the existing tale and narrative would have made it appealing for overall audiences. Spare Vishal-Shekar for their feet-tapping numbers 'Desi Girl' and 'Maa Da Laadla Bigad Gaya'. Rest of the songs isn't so beguiling, but Ayananka Bose rescues them with his enchanting cinematography. Exotic locations of Miami have been well-captured and extend your best merits for him. Salim-Sulaiman's background score is over-the-top, especially in humorous episodes. Costumes designed by Aki Narula and Manish Malhotra are staggeringly beauteous. Abhishek's shirt-with-collars-pinned-veils and Priyanka's apparels are mind blowing. On the whole, Dostana hits bull's eyes with fun and frolic moments that are quite unsuitable for certain audience. Tenuous script and irksome narration stops your tongue in singing appraisals for Tarun Manshukhani and Karan Johar. On the button, John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan as captains fail to rescue the ship from sinking…. Yeah! It's pretty similar to clichéd headlines on sports pages 'Sachin's century in vain'…. Verdict: Not worth-watching Rating: *1/2

Source:Idlebrain

Jeevi rating: 3.25/5 Punchline: gay comedy Banner: Dharma Productions Genre: Comedy Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol & Shilpa Shetty Music: Vishal - Sekhar Editor: Manan Sagar Cinematography: Ayananka Bose Dialogues: Anvita Dutt Guptan Story - screenplay - direction: Tarun Mansukhani Producer: Karan Johar & Hiroo Johar Release date: 14 November 2008

Review

Story Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) is a nurse. Kunal (John Abraham) is a fashion photographer. Neha (Priyanka Chopra) works for a fashion magazine. They live in Miami. Sameer and Kunal are desperate for a rented accommodation. They had to lie to Neha that they are gays in order to share accommodation with her. One lie leads to another one. They also fall in love with Neha, but unable to express their love because she thinks that they are gays. Meanwhile Neha gets a new boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) who falls head over heels for Neha. She too likes him. The rest of the story is all about who Neha goes with. Actors: Abhishek Bachchan is very good with his ‘gay’ antics. John Abraham is cool. Priyanka Chopra is red hot in bikini dress in one scene. She is perfect for this role. Shilpa Shetty did a special bikini song that comes during the titles of the film. Bobby Deol fits the bill. Kirron Kher has a brief but hilarious role as mother. Boman Irani is wasted. Technical departments: Story - screenplay - direction: It is a comedy film in which a small lie leads to several funny things. Direction of the film is nice. Screenplay is adequate. The narration goes little slow in the second half. However, director could able to bring lot of funny moments out in the film. But, the basic premise of two guys forced to act as gays in order to get a rented accommodation does not sound convincing at all. The scenes in which the gays make Bobby (editor-in-chief of Verve magazine) a bakra by teaching about how he should dress and behave in front of Priyanka. The best scenes in the film are 1. The ‘love in Venice’ illustration by Abhishek. 2. Kirron Kher entering heroine’s house 3. Kirron Kher giving arti to John after accepting him as son-in-law/daughter-in-law 4. Gabbar Singh s a gay because his punch line was 'Kitne Aadmi The'. 4. The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai scene where John and Priyanka dance in synchronization with Sharukh & Kajol for a song in front of a giant TV. 5. The scene in which Priyanka suspects that these guys are also trying for Bobby. You can see innumerable reference to Hollywood films in characterizations, plots and scenes. Here are a few among them 1. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry – Two guys conveniently acting as gays 2. When Harry Met Sally – faking the orgasm 3. The Devil Wears Prada – heroine’s office set up and Boman Irani’s intro scene 4. Meet the parents – hero working as male nurse 5. Dumb and Dumber - Two guys scarifying the lady to a 3rd guy after fighting for her (and remember fundraising dinner fiasco similar to that of auction fiasco in Dostana) Other technical departments: The songs composed by Vishal Sekhar are good. Cinematography and visuals are very nice. Dialogues are witty. Choreography is cool. Analysis: The first half of the film is good. But the second half has got some problems. The story meanders in the second half. However, the director succeeds in getting things right in the climax. The plus points of the film are casting (Abhishek, John and Priyanka) and comedy. The negative points are illogical premises and loose ends in the second half. On a while, Dostana holds a good entertainment value for multiplex crowds.