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by : Harish V |
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Starring:
Hrithik Roshan, Kangna Ranaut, Barbara Mori,
Kabir Bedi, Nick Brown.
Direction:
Anurag Basu
Music:
Rajesh Roshan
Production:
Filmkraft Productions (I) Pvt Ltd |
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Kites
from the day it was announced, has been
an event movie, with the lapse in release
increasing the expectation to monstrous
proportions. But with great powers come
great responsibility, and the trio Hrithik
Roshan – Rakesh Roshan – Anurag
Basu seemed aware of it. Amidst the heat
and the terrible traffic, I finally reached
the already packed capacity theatre in
Mumbai, expecting magic from this romantic
action flick.
The trio wanted to make a stylish romantic
drama with some heart pumping chase sequences
with a suspense ridden finale. What they
have achieved is all that, but with no
heart. One could realize their intention
to touch the chord which movies like 'Qayamat
se Qayamat Tak' and 'Ek Duje Ke Liye'
so easily achieved. But it’s not
a check list of factors, but a perfect
script which makes the experience an unforgettable
one. Unfortunately Kites fumbles in that
regard.
The movie starts off with a wounded Jai(Hrithik
Roshan), in Mexico who is in-search of
his true |
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love who had gone missing. Jai's story then shifts
to a flash back mode to know who he is and why is
he in Mexico in such a horrible state? As the entire
movie rests on a wafer thin story, let’s get
straight to the analysis.
Anurag
Basu has helmed the mic pretty convincingly and the
movie looks rich. The intimate scenes, the action
sequences, and the finale looked too stunning to be
true. Especially the pre climax rain sequence reminded
me of 'Sin City'; brilliance would be an understatement
(a little bit of 'Road to Perdition' as well, but
that’s just me!). The first half moves in a
sluggish pace only to be redeemed in the second half
with three car chase sequence, three shoot outs and
a few intimate scenes before the finale.
Hrithik Roshan is too good an actor to make mistakes
and he is flawless as usual. He dances, looks and
emotes like a star. Barbara Mori looks hot and has
also come out with a touching performance. The scene
in which she slaps Hrithik and the subsequent dialogues
rendered are powerful and her eyes speaks volumes.
Kangana Ranaut is just a show piece, she looks a million
bucks and after a sensational dance sequence, she
is hardly covered in a close up. She is there just
to add to the glamour and star power. Nick Brown,
over does his role but still is convincing enough
as a baddie. Kabir Bedi is efficient.
The movie belongs to the technical crew who elevates
the movie to new levels. Cinematography by Ayananka
Bose is superlative. The pre climax sequence is enough
to register his name in all the major cinematography
awards category ofa the year. Editing is good, but
the first half needs more mending as it tends to drag
a bit. Rajesh Roshan has done a decent job with 'Dil
mera' being the pick of the lot and others being hummable
as well. Action sequences are a little over done.
Yes, we love car chases, but car slamming onto one
another with a big blast? Few action sequences do
escape your logical senses.
Our heart didn't go out for the couple, the movie
tried really hard, but somehow the connection was
never made. And what was expected to be a thrill ride,
just ended up being a normal ride with few good stopovers
in the middle. Watch it for technicality and the chemistry
between Hrithik and Barbara.
Verdict:
An exquisite looking string-cut Kite!
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