IIPM Prof Rajita Chaudhuri: The New Age Woman
TSI Five-O: Weak narrative thread tied to a gorgeous looking canvas of locales and action
TSI Five-O: Weak narrative thread tied to a gorgeous looking canvas of locales and action
Pushed back release dates, pre-release hype and controversies, mega bucks marketing had all combined to raise anticipation and expectations to such high levels for “Kites” that I wouldn’t be surprised if the audience showed up with their own little checklist. Hrithik-Barbara chemistry? Check. Kickass action sequences? Check. Hrithik dancing like only he can? Yeah, baby! A crisp narrative that zips you through the two hour runtime smoothly? Uh oh. Great background score? Check. Songs to fit the mood? Erm...ouch!
Make no mistake, “Kites” is an impressive crossover attempt with its technicals very sound. From action to sound mixing to editing, it looks slick and exciting whether it is the nefarious hue of the neon lights of Vegas or the unforgiving pain of the New Mexico desert. But the story somehow contrives to become clumsy after a superb opening with J (Hrithik Roshan) falling in love with Gina (Kangana Ranaut), the daughter of casino mogul, Rob (Kabir Bedi, little screen time but suave as ever). Gina’s brother Tony (Nicholas Brown) is betrothed to Natasha (Barbara Mori) but J and Natasha fall for each other and decide to run away, leaving a vengeful Tony on their trail.
Hrithik and Barbara’s romance provides some lovely moments in the film and while Barbara is commendable, Hrithik shines bright with his earnest effortlessness. Less earnest is the rest of the cast and the script because both seem to run out of juice in the second half. Anurag Basu constructs a gritty and painful tale but at its heart it’s a simple Bollywood story with a Hollywood face lift. It’s worth a watch no doubt, but like a kite that has been cut from its thread and now lies torn among the branches of a tree, its utility is ephemeral.
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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2010.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
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Planman Consulting: The sister concern of IIPM
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Make no mistake, “Kites” is an impressive crossover attempt with its technicals very sound. From action to sound mixing to editing, it looks slick and exciting whether it is the nefarious hue of the neon lights of Vegas or the unforgiving pain of the New Mexico desert. But the story somehow contrives to become clumsy after a superb opening with J (Hrithik Roshan) falling in love with Gina (Kangana Ranaut), the daughter of casino mogul, Rob (Kabir Bedi, little screen time but suave as ever). Gina’s brother Tony (Nicholas Brown) is betrothed to Natasha (Barbara Mori) but J and Natasha fall for each other and decide to run away, leaving a vengeful Tony on their trail.
Hrithik and Barbara’s romance provides some lovely moments in the film and while Barbara is commendable, Hrithik shines bright with his earnest effortlessness. Less earnest is the rest of the cast and the script because both seem to run out of juice in the second half. Anurag Basu constructs a gritty and painful tale but at its heart it’s a simple Bollywood story with a Hollywood face lift. It’s worth a watch no doubt, but like a kite that has been cut from its thread and now lies torn among the branches of a tree, its utility is ephemeral.
For more articles, Click on IIPM Article.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2010.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
IIPM BBA MBA Institute: Student Notice Board
Run after passion and not money, says Arindam Chaudhuri
IIPM BBA MBA B-School: Rabindranath Tagore Peace Prize To Irom Chanu Sharmila
IIPM’s Management Consulting Arm - Planman Consulting
Planman Consulting: The sister concern of IIPM
Planman Consulting
Social Networking Sites have become advertising shops
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