After reading several reviews in MS and getting opinions of friends and relatives (all of which were positive), I decided to watch this movie this friday - 15th Sept at Meghraj Multiplex in Vashi - where I live.. The earlier version had not appealed to me when I first saw it but the second time and the third time revealed some of the finer points which I had missed (typical of me - slow learner !!).
This movie (as I went in with high expectations) should have also seemed average to me. But from the moment the film started, I enjoyed it every bit. It has all the makings of a mega hit.. Good music, fun story, decent performances, underlying message to people (Do good, Be good etc.)..
While Sanjay Dutt, as the lovable gangster, continues to churn out a good performance, it was Arshad Warsi, as his henchman "Circuit", who stole the show. Together they have formed an unbeatable pair.. Vidya Balan was good in her role as a RJ - she looks very attractive and oozes with talent. Bomi is hillarious as a Sardar called "Lucky".. He amazes the audience by moving out of a stereo type role and by showing his acting prowess. Dilip Prabhavalkar was convincing as Gandhiji - I had to tell my young son that this was only an actor..
Music was catchy and I esp. like a song which goes "Pal, pal, pal..."
Overall a superb family entertainer with no vulgarity that has become so common in most of the movies these days... Not once was I embarrased to watch this movie.. rather I was proud that such a movie has been made..
Is there anything wrong at all in this movie? Well, there was one moment which I found was slightly unbelievable - a group of people trying to live in the street as a matter of protest for a few days ad then suddenle they move out into a good home - wonder where the new home came from? Also, the language used throughout the movie - I feel will be a bad influence on people (esp. kids trying to learn the national language)..
But this is not a big flaw in an othewise very well made movie.. P G Wodehouse would have been happy to see this as the story line did seem to reflect a general trend seen in his books...