We have always read poetry. Heard
people reciting it. But to see poetry in motion is truly a revelation
of sorts. This is exactly what KAI PO CHE delivers.
A richly detailed, soothingly
emotional and a BRO-MANTIC tale of three friends takes us on a journey which
makes us root for every character.
BROMaNCE has always rocked the
box-office. (Dil Chahta hai {DCH}, ZNMD, Pyaar ka Punchnama{PKP} etc)
Kai Po Che is also doing a fair
amount of business at the ticket window.
The fim is based on Chetan
Bhagat's best selling novel 3 MISTAKES OF MY LIFE.
The movie is set in Ahmedabad and
shows the graph of the three friends as they mature from BOYS to MEN, taking
into consideration the various events that happened during 1999-2003 and the impact it had on their friendship.
The Cinematography
is marvelous. Background score is apt. Editing is crisp.
(There is a major fault
towards the end of the movie. The film makers have shown an absolute green
strip of land as the cricket pitch in the stadium. I've never seen any pitch
which even closely resembles the one shown in the movie. Though it is
a very minor fault but for a movie that partially revolves around cricket, this
kind of fault seems like a grave mistake.)
What gives Kai Po Che an edge
over films like DCH and PKP is the seamlessly flowing screenplay. De-barred of
any jerks or hindrances, the screenplay in itself one of the major reasons to
watch this film. Chetan Bhagat helped Abhishek Kapoor with
the screenplay and the efforts paid off really well.
There are so many scenes that
make you want to stop your breath and savor the magic that transpires
on screen.
One of the most amazing
sequence in the movie is the historic INDIA-AUSTRALIA TEST MATCH @ KOLKATA in
the EDEN GARDENS in 2001 and its relation to the story. brilliantly depicted.
NOTHING UNITES INDIA THE
WAY CRICKET DOES.
The film boasts of some superior
performances by the cast.
SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT (ISHAAN) is
here to stay. He makes a stunning debut. Though his character follows a linear
graph devoid of much complexities, he pulls off a stellar performance.
AMIT SADH (OMI) is wonderful. The
way his character changes tracks towards the interval is great. He
has a good screen presence as well.
AMRITA PURI is fantastic as the
vivacious sister of Ishaan.
RAJKUMAR YADAV steals the show
yet again. He excels in the portrayal of Govind. He gracefully portrays his
restrain and the scene where he looses his cool on Ishaan is just an example of
how talented and hard working this guy is. Hats OFF!
AMIT TRIVEDI has prepared an
absolute gem of an album for this movie. I seriously dont have words to
appreciate the talent of this gifted musician. The lyrics by Swanand Kirkire
are meaningful and fresh, as always.
ABHISHEK KAPOOR strikes the right
chord once again after delivering the path breaking movie ROCK ON (2008).
He has given the movie an
identity of its own. There has been a lot of hardwork done behind the making of
this movie. And the result is great. He has shown great maturity in dealing
with the topics of GODHRA riots and communal tension. Not for once do
you feel that the director is taking sides. The whole movie is very well
paced.
This doesn't mean that
the film is absolutely flawless. The romantic angle between RAJKUMAR and
AMRITA doesn't provide the impact it was intended to
provide. Towards the end you do wonder about the relation of this sub plot with
the actual plot.
The movie does end abruptly.
There is a strong build up towards the climax and everything just falls loose
after that.
This BROMANCE is here to stay. I
found the movie worth of every paisa i spent on the ticket.
(INCLUDING THE RIDICULOUS AMOUNT
OF ENTERTAINMENT TAX OF ABOUT 51% ON THE BASIC TICKET FARE)
Go along with your gang of guys,
go along with your family and experience friendship all over again.
**3.5 stars**
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