Introduction:
I have watched Dilwale by Rohit Shetty and team on 24th of December 2015, and I am thoroughly disappointed. Long gone are the days when something like Golmaal came from the aforementioned team. After the mildly entertaining Chennai Express, I awaited like 3-4 months for Dilwale. Okay, to be frank, I never cared that much. When the trailer of Raees and Fan hit the internet, I just forgot about Dilwale. Even before that, Dilwale wasn't even in my list. Who cares about Varun Dhawan's movie when you have Star Wars coming. No offense bollywood, this is just like Mission Impossible 4 and Don 2 again. I agree on the fact that I am an idiot comparing the movies and I do not consider myself an average movie goer. I don't wanna dive into technicalities of it either. The reason I compared this movie with Star Wars because of Varun Dhawan.
Before movie release:
If you don't remember about Varun Dhawan, he actually compared the movie to Inception which is no where related either in terms of story or to that extent, logic. I know, he is promoting his film but hyping up a movie for not what it is... It's criminal. This reminds me of Vivek Oberoi boasting about his acting, comparing it to Heath Ledger's joker. Ironically, people like critics who compare Bollywood and Hollywood are the ones who gets the blame. Come on bollywood, even the name is a twisted copy. Step up the game already.
The movie:
The first half:
Varun Dhawan comes of as a cheeky guy who wants to get laid all the time. That's the only part I can relate to that guy. I can understand that he was brought up in a family/surroundings of unmarried brethren but he is just so over the top. I swear to God, Kriti Sanon's very first dialogue is exposition of her character. Unfortunately, that's all that was written in her character development. See, I am no expert in film history but I feel it felt so 1960's. Speaking of character development, the crew probably intended SRK's character to be more charismatic and mysterious but it came off as nothing but a bunch of crap. The character of Kajol was by far the one which seemed genuine. Much effort went into that sector and I guess, the crew wanted emotional investment through Kajol and I say, they got it. SRK just looked like he had extended cameo because other than the fact that he loves his brother, no one can relate to him as a person. I personally blame Rohit Shetty for full of guessable exposition which is probably the worst kind. The movie could have been made like 15 years ago and not a bit would have changed in public reaction. In terms of Computer Science, it is called plug and play or Callable Statement. All one needs is a different setting and scenario to repeat it and make worth enough to release it as a new movie.
The second half:
Boman Irani and Johnny Lever are present and I have no idea why. This movie did not need a Deus ex Machina villain to tie up the loose ends. Neither did Irani look like a proper threat nor did Lever's jokes laughable. Rohit Shetty continues his racist jokes with Lever as a 1980's Malayalee and not in a good way. The second half is just a spaghetti of events that do not bring up any challenge to the movie's climax. Any good movie goer knows that all Indian movies have a very happy ending. O, you feel it like spoilers? Why don't you check out movie trailers and stuff they released on Red Chilli Entertainment youtube channel? I swear to God, they had almost everything critical to movie's plot device readily released. Speaking of that, all jokes were direct copies from last year's whatsapp circulation and it physically hurts to hear very bad puns and SRK-isms. I mean after HNY, some message must have got delivered. Even SRK himself looked meh in this movie. The hope I had for Varun Dhawan after Badlapur was flushed down the drain. In my opinion, second half was so predictable that it could have skipped to the end and it would not have made a teeny bit difference.
Technical Departments:
The car shaped sofa and a car hanging from the wall is too much. Assault on girlfriends in general is too much. Girls are well mature than what the movie conveys except Pyar ka Punchnama's version is relatable. Scenes are copied from Love Actually and Mission Impossible 2. The premise looks alike Jab tak hy jaan even to a character's name. There is no story but if any, can be summed up in 8 sentences. It might even scream unwanted abstinence to some people. The bromance is cheesy. "Repetition is bad" is what I feel when it comes to dialogue. There is no proper screenplay that captivates. No set of events asked for a dance number. Action from Rohit Shetty fell significantly. VFX was great in Gerua song and another set of sequences. Unwanted McDonalds and Subway product placement is unwanted. Dance choreography and fight choreography are meh. Bulgaria was not helpful because make in India like Bahubali or B. Bhaijaan. Stunts are too obvious and easy for someone like SRK. You can note yourself that punching head with fists is a severe danger zone. The sound effects are a cringe. I'll leave songs to you because everyone has a personal preference in music. I will say that I'd prefer chacarron macarron on a loop to Tukur-Tukur on any given day.
Conclusion:
I want my 500 bucks back and that's including my popcorn. I pity anyone who had their first date with this movie because I am sure you'll show up with Stormtrooper mask when Star Wars movie releases. Cross your fingers and hope Raees would be good because if it's not, I am gonna give up on SRK.
P.S. : SRK sir and Rohit Shetty Sir, you guys have great potential because that's what I feel. Just make a story like Mahesh Babu's "1" and I'll guarantee you public will give a 500 crore reward. Trust me.
I have watched Dilwale by Rohit Shetty and team on 24th of December 2015, and I am thoroughly disappointed. Long gone are the days when something like Golmaal came from the aforementioned team. After the mildly entertaining Chennai Express, I awaited like 3-4 months for Dilwale. Okay, to be frank, I never cared that much. When the trailer of Raees and Fan hit the internet, I just forgot about Dilwale. Even before that, Dilwale wasn't even in my list. Who cares about Varun Dhawan's movie when you have Star Wars coming. No offense bollywood, this is just like Mission Impossible 4 and Don 2 again. I agree on the fact that I am an idiot comparing the movies and I do not consider myself an average movie goer. I don't wanna dive into technicalities of it either. The reason I compared this movie with Star Wars because of Varun Dhawan.
Before movie release:
If you don't remember about Varun Dhawan, he actually compared the movie to Inception which is no where related either in terms of story or to that extent, logic. I know, he is promoting his film but hyping up a movie for not what it is... It's criminal. This reminds me of Vivek Oberoi boasting about his acting, comparing it to Heath Ledger's joker. Ironically, people like critics who compare Bollywood and Hollywood are the ones who gets the blame. Come on bollywood, even the name is a twisted copy. Step up the game already.
The movie:
The first half:
Varun Dhawan comes of as a cheeky guy who wants to get laid all the time. That's the only part I can relate to that guy. I can understand that he was brought up in a family/surroundings of unmarried brethren but he is just so over the top. I swear to God, Kriti Sanon's very first dialogue is exposition of her character. Unfortunately, that's all that was written in her character development. See, I am no expert in film history but I feel it felt so 1960's. Speaking of character development, the crew probably intended SRK's character to be more charismatic and mysterious but it came off as nothing but a bunch of crap. The character of Kajol was by far the one which seemed genuine. Much effort went into that sector and I guess, the crew wanted emotional investment through Kajol and I say, they got it. SRK just looked like he had extended cameo because other than the fact that he loves his brother, no one can relate to him as a person. I personally blame Rohit Shetty for full of guessable exposition which is probably the worst kind. The movie could have been made like 15 years ago and not a bit would have changed in public reaction. In terms of Computer Science, it is called plug and play or Callable Statement. All one needs is a different setting and scenario to repeat it and make worth enough to release it as a new movie.
The second half:
Boman Irani and Johnny Lever are present and I have no idea why. This movie did not need a Deus ex Machina villain to tie up the loose ends. Neither did Irani look like a proper threat nor did Lever's jokes laughable. Rohit Shetty continues his racist jokes with Lever as a 1980's Malayalee and not in a good way. The second half is just a spaghetti of events that do not bring up any challenge to the movie's climax. Any good movie goer knows that all Indian movies have a very happy ending. O, you feel it like spoilers? Why don't you check out movie trailers and stuff they released on Red Chilli Entertainment youtube channel? I swear to God, they had almost everything critical to movie's plot device readily released. Speaking of that, all jokes were direct copies from last year's whatsapp circulation and it physically hurts to hear very bad puns and SRK-isms. I mean after HNY, some message must have got delivered. Even SRK himself looked meh in this movie. The hope I had for Varun Dhawan after Badlapur was flushed down the drain. In my opinion, second half was so predictable that it could have skipped to the end and it would not have made a teeny bit difference.
Technical Departments:
The car shaped sofa and a car hanging from the wall is too much. Assault on girlfriends in general is too much. Girls are well mature than what the movie conveys except Pyar ka Punchnama's version is relatable. Scenes are copied from Love Actually and Mission Impossible 2. The premise looks alike Jab tak hy jaan even to a character's name. There is no story but if any, can be summed up in 8 sentences. It might even scream unwanted abstinence to some people. The bromance is cheesy. "Repetition is bad" is what I feel when it comes to dialogue. There is no proper screenplay that captivates. No set of events asked for a dance number. Action from Rohit Shetty fell significantly. VFX was great in Gerua song and another set of sequences. Unwanted McDonalds and Subway product placement is unwanted. Dance choreography and fight choreography are meh. Bulgaria was not helpful because make in India like Bahubali or B. Bhaijaan. Stunts are too obvious and easy for someone like SRK. You can note yourself that punching head with fists is a severe danger zone. The sound effects are a cringe. I'll leave songs to you because everyone has a personal preference in music. I will say that I'd prefer chacarron macarron on a loop to Tukur-Tukur on any given day.
Conclusion:
I want my 500 bucks back and that's including my popcorn. I pity anyone who had their first date with this movie because I am sure you'll show up with Stormtrooper mask when Star Wars movie releases. Cross your fingers and hope Raees would be good because if it's not, I am gonna give up on SRK.
P.S. : SRK sir and Rohit Shetty Sir, you guys have great potential because that's what I feel. Just make a story like Mahesh Babu's "1" and I'll guarantee you public will give a 500 crore reward. Trust me.
