Yet another gangster film from 'THE FACTORY', and yet, another disappointment. There is not much to write about in this film...In fact, this film, does not have anything at all. Based on the alleged links between D-Company and the Al Qaeda, this film tries to explore the equations between the mercenary Mafia, and the religiously inclined Jehadi groups... There is much to explore and even more to show, but Contract is half baked film based on a shoddy storyline.
Like a typical 'Factory' production this film too introduces a host of new actors, but unlike a characteristic RGV film, Contract neither has fabulous cinematography nor is the editing brilliant. All in all, this is one of the technically poorer films to come out the RGV stable.
The performances are nothing to write about. Newcomer Adhvik Mahajan (as Aman/Amaan) looks like he suffers from perennial constipation. Prasad Purandare as Ahmed Hussain, the coffee guzzling, grumbling ACP of Mumbai Police, does a bit better. Sakshi Gulati, as Iya. looks sexy, but that's the end of the story. The rest of the cast look like mere cardboard characters.
So, should you go and watch it?
In times of sky rocketing prices, I would suggest you rather donate your surplus money to the needier sections of the population, rather than waste it on a useless movie.
(I know that this review is dry and uninteresting, but then writing a raunchy review for boring film would not be fair... Isn't it?)
If you are 20 something, tired of the pressures of a professional life and are still nostalgic about those fun-filled college days...Go and watch Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa. Yes, it's a trip down the college corridors, the booze parties and that pehla-pehla pyar!
So, before I start dissecting the film, I will make a confession- I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Yes, it definitely had an emotional connect, and that I think is the USP of the film. Loosely based around the Rahul and Anjali's story ( Remember Kuch Kuch Hota Hai!), Jaane Tu, is a tale about Jai and Aditee, their friendship and their eventual love story. Told in an extensive flash-back style, the story revolves around the lives of a bunch of youngsters going through the travails of understanding the meaning of love and friendship.
Jai and Aditee are best buddies, but they are not in love...Well, That's what they think...and so they set out to find the perfect partner for their mate. And when one finds the other in somebody else's arm, that's when reality/love bites them!
The casting is brilliant, and the lead actors...Rondu, Bombs, and Jiggy are fabulous. This bunch is as good as it gets, although Imran is a bit disappointing. Irrespective of what the critics say, Imran has a lot of ground to cover, before he makes a mark for himself as an 'actor'. And what can one say about Genelia...Well! She's the kind of girl I'd like to go out with ;) However, I think, she can do with some diction classes. The makeup and the costume of the characters make them believable, makes them one of us ( We the rising yuppies of emerging India), and thousands of youngsters will be able to see their stories through Jai or Aditee's eyes.
Jaane Tu also has a host of supporting actors, including veterans like Ratna Pathak Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, and Paresh Rawal. But the director,Abbas Tyrewala, has wasted them. Their portrayal seem sketchy and it seems the director treated them with contempt. Also the pot-shots taken at Feminism is totally unnecessary and unwanted. Either the scriptwriter/director have no idea about the feminist movement or they treat women with the same contempt as they have treated the supporting actors. Although, the director tries to temper his pun by taking a similar sarcastic take on Masculinity, it is anything but regrettable.
But then everyone has idiosyncrasies, even the Director, and whatever said and done, Jaane Tu is a fabulous film and a must watch!!!
