Badmaash Company ! Catchy title for a hindi flick. A set of fresh faces, a story of four friends, a movie under Yashraj banner... hmmm interesting I thought, but not good enough to entice me out on a hot and humid May weekend. And I didn't want another weekend spoilt by a lame story, the pathetic movie called 'Houseful' still haunted me. And yet, against all reasoning, I went all the way braving the sun to the nearest multiplex in City Center for a matinee show. Some decisions happen just on impulse. I am glad though that it was worth the effort.
Badmaash Company is a story of four friends out to change their fortunes and make some quick money. When I saw the promos of this movie, it reminded me of the hollywood flick '21'. Another inspired bollywood version I thought, after 'Teen Patti'. The similarity ends with the idea of making quick bucks though, the means of doing so are different and one of a kind. And that is what held my attention thoughout the span of the movie. Someone did put in a lot of thought while writing the script. Shahid looked refreshing as the main protagonist with a gifted sense to discover loopholes in the business world, outwit the average brain and make profits. Apart from the dubious and ingenious ways of execution of marketing concepts, the story is on predictable lines as we proceed through the graph of need,aspiration,arrogance,retribution and finally redemption.
Anushka Sharma looked awesome as the only lady member of the gang and a complete turnaround from her character in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. Somehow, she managed looked younger and more appealing than she did in her previous venture. Her witty line "Ye baat nahi karte" managed to fill the auditorium with whistles and laughter.
Chang(from Indian Idol Fame) and Vir fit the role of the other two members of the Badmaash Company convincingly.
As a whole, its a good movie and left me amused with its innovative plot. Go and watch it - you won't be let down :)
Sunday, May 16, 2010
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