This film can be nominated for the best ‘mixed review movie of the year’.
Before I go into the particulars, let me highlight few trends that could’ve prompted the creation of this cocktail entertainment stuff.
The current trend seems to be reflecting ‘Extra Marital’ or ‘Two Timing’ Affairs as the favorite topic for a full fledged comedy. I glanced over the movie section in the newspapers today morning and here were the list of comedy films that are running – Shaadi No#1, Garam Masala and No Entry.
WOW !! All are about men two timing their gals. This theme can taste funny but can choke you if it’s overloaded.
The point is – are the viewers choked?
My answer is, to an extent – ‘yes’!!
Now let me go back to the specifics of Garam Masala. To tell very briefly of the story line – it’s about Akshay Kumar and John Abraham who aren’t greatly passionate to augment their professional skill sets (photography) but are in acute drive to gratify their hormonal desires. In their endeavor to meet the masculine needs, they compromise with moral ethics (multiple girlfriends) that creates the entire ruckus.
And this ruckus is the humor.
This movie isn’t for all. Instead of discussing what’s good and bad in this film, I’ll try and categorize for what kind of audience this movie is made for.
This movie is for you if ….
Movies are just a medium to kill time for you. You really don’t chew it after it’s done.
You haven’t seen Masti, No Entry or Kya Kool Hai Hum.
You doted over Priyan’s earlier films – YTGYMG, Hulchul, Hungama.
You are a die hard fan of Akshay Kumar.
You are open minded and receptive to any kind of movies i.e. if you like all these films - Schindlers List, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Raja Babu, Yuva, Rain Coat etc.
It’s been a long week and you are frantic to forget your boss’s face for few hours.
This movie is not for you if ….
You are a logic buff. You didn’t like coolie no#1 because in real life coolies are not as good looking as Govinda.
You are expecting another Hera Pheri.
You are a die hard fan of Paresh Rawal. (He hasn’t got much to do in this movie)
You are expecting a musical treat or stunning photography. (Normally Priyan’s films have it)
Your girlfriend has suggested to chill out in a disc this weekend, rather than to watch any movies.
All said and done, you are the boss in this movie. Priyadarshan has made a film and has given it’s remote in your hand, it’s up to you whether you like it or not. I’ll suggest, don’t go with great expectations and you won’t be disappointed.
In case you walk in just with a blank mind, you are probably in for a treat.
And I believe it’s the mixed state of minds that has resulted in the mixed reviews.