Amidst all the debates
regarding censorship issues and some communal groups taking
objections, Kamal Haasan's much-talked-about film has finally
released and once you watch it, you will agree that the only people
whose sentiments it hurts, are those who wanted to watch a decent
story being told in a logical and plausible manner. Vishwaroop
is a typical mainstream action thriller whose sole aim is to show
that whatever Salman Khan can do, Kamal Haasan can do too. Vishwaroop
is exactly how Ek Tha Tiger would have been with Kamal in the
lead instead of Salman.
Vishwaroop has all
the archetypal characters that form the necessary ingredients for a
recipe of an action film - an unbreakable good guy, a naive first
lady, a group of people he works with (one of whom will save him and
one of whom will die just before the climax), a megalomaniac with a
disfigured face, his henchman and a city which is being targeted.
However, the film limits itself to the two-dimensional descriptions
of these characters and never gives any depth to their motives.
Set in New York, the film
traces the adventure of a spy who is trying to save the city from a
terrorist organisation that has plotted a biological attack. However,
the film introduces this plot and then uproots the audience and
parachutes them into Afghanistan in order to witness the supposedly
rich back-story of how the good guy and the bad guy met. However, the
flashback is so excruciatingly long (almost 60% of the film) that you
lose track of the present tense of the story. And when it does come
back into the present, the film wraps up in the most predictable
manner, with absolute disregard for the plausibility of actions like
breach of national security, and that of the privileges of authorised
personnel.
The point of debate that
had formed a thick black cloud of smoke around the movie - the
portrayal of Muslims, isn't in fact a cause for concern. The only
Indian Muslim in the film is played by the protagonist, who the film
tries to portray as an anti-hero but fails. The only social portrayal
that seems a little unjust is that of the Afghan Muslims, who are
completely stereotyped. It isn't different than what you have seen
before in Rambo or any other terrorism related film made in the USA
after 9/11. Also, you cannot figure out why the brief role of Osama
was not played by the same guy who did it in Tere Bin Laden.
To view Vishwaroop
as anything more than an entertainer would be to give it undue
credit. It calls for a good time you can have with your friends at
the cinema and later, make jokes about the ridiculous scenes.
Rating - 2.5 out of 5
Published in DNA After
Hrs (Pune) on February 2, 2013
worst review. grow up kid. go get a good job than writing bulls**t reviews. This movie is on par with hollywood.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, being on par with Hollywood isn't a standard of excellence. Some of our films are way better than theirs. And second of all, no. It is not even on par with an average "Hollywood" film. For starters, I have not come across a good film from "Hollywood" where you can differentiate between the actor and his body double for the action scenes.
Man worst review, FYI salman khan is junior to Kamal, and d achievements achieved my Kamal is way far compared to salman khan like 1:100 ratio, the movie is awesome , yes it was like a hollywood flick to me, hope u like some Masala flicks, jsut grow up, worst review..Mr anyonymus is correct , and millions like it go check IMDB if u have any doubt
DeleteDear yet another Anonymous,
DeleteMillions liked it, millions liked Ek Tha TIger too. At the same time, there are millions who don't like these films and I am one of them. Kamal Haasan's achievements do not form any basis for this film. He is a brilliant actor, no doubt. But the film is not up to the mark for me. And could you please enlighten me on what these "masala flicks" are?