Abhinav Singh Kashyap is a bundle
of talent. He proved his mettle with Dabangg,
and now he’s back with a bang with Besharam.
The way he has brought the entire Kapoor family to the table is a testimony for
his negotiation skills. And these actors bring the movie back on track, with
their finest performances, when it loiters around. Kashyap extends his Dabangg hangover and his Chulbul can be
found in most of the characters. This time, more than the writers and
directors, it’s the actors who take the entire cake.
Besharam is an attempt to inject creativity into a clichéd
story-line. Ranbir Kapoor is a happy-go-lucky guy and his flamboyance adds gloss
to the movie’s template. The film is devoid of many WOW cinematic moments, but if
movies are your excuse for a jolly outing and enjoy lots of popcorn, then this
one is for you. There are too many colorful songs and that’s another reason to
cherish.
The film has lot of dough but the
screenwriters couldn't mold it into a properly baked bread. Most of it is
forcefully loud and the humor is cheeky and deliberately bizarre. The story’s core
is appealing but the random and strewed sub-plots play spoilsport. The film
moves at a slow pace in the first half and picks some speed post interval when
all the sub-plots converge into the main. Here you get to watch the most
defining moments and the entire actors brigade fires all the cylinders.
There is a lot of variation
between the two principal characters – Bubbly and Tara. Bubbly with his
edginess saves the film and Tara (Pallavi Sharda) is shallow and always tries
to puncture Bubbly’s pomposity bubble. There are hardly any romantic moments
between them and the most endearing one comes in the later half – in the hotel
room and the one that follows.
The crackling chemistry between Rishi
Kapoor and Neetu Singh Kapoor is laudable. Off-screen couple reprising their
roles on-screen is a treat to watch. Any other actors couldn't have played the
Chautala cops so effortlessly. Rishi Kapoor gyrates his belly for Battameez Dil number, and brings into
him Sunny Deol ki aatma to do a Gaddar like scene. That’s so cool. The
song during the end-credits with all the three Kapoors is to die for.
Javed Jaaferi as the antagonist
fizzles out in the film. His bravado introduction creates the menace that
couldn’t be pulled forward. Barring a comical touch in a FANtastic scene,
there’s nothing much he could offer. In that particular scene, Kashyap gets into the shoes of Guy Ritchie. Blame it on the screenplay that couldn't
hold Jaaferi well and capitalize on his acting prowess.
Besharam is Gone in 60
Seconds with loads of slapstick and desi
tadka. Abhinav Kashyap fills the movie with his leftovers from Dabangg. Ranbir's tapori-ish antics and
emotional baggage spearheads the movie. The movie’s piece da resistance is its
climax; which is funny, emotional and too slapstick. Despite its short-comings, Besharam emerges as a glossy, masala entertainer with some glorious and some dull
moments.
My Rating: Expectation – 7/10;
Reality – 5/10
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