Imagine a scene where a muscular John Abraham takes his first step into the house by tipping over the kalash full of rice (in slow motion) and Kiron Kher gives him her gold bangles saying "Mujhe pata nahin tu meri bahu hai ya damaad .... aur Karvachauth ka vrat zaroor rakhna" - while Abhishek Bachhan watches helplessly.
If you think that is funny, then Dostana is for you. Even if you have difficulty imagining something like that, goto your favorite theater and watch Dostana - you are sure to have a blast.
As the makers have been shouting from the rooftops, this movie is about two straight guys - Abhishek Bachhan and John Abraham - who pretend to be gay in order to get a super flat on rent. Only, the third occupant/owner of the house is super-hot Priyanka Chopra. Needless to say, first friendship and then love follows - as both the guys fall in love with her - while she thinks they are gay. (I wonder why someone as gorgeous as Priyanka would still be single at 27, but then lets not start about plot loopholes). Then it becomes a 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai' as both the guys try upstaging the other - with somewhat funny results - all the while struggling to let her know that they arent gay.
The highlight of the movie is the gay fun in the first half. Getting two macho guys like John Abraham and Abhishek Bachhan to play a gay couple was a casting coup! No doubt the depiction is caricatured - but seeing them act like pansies is just too funny. Ofcourse there are some contrived situations but even those are made immensely enjoyable by the lead pair.
Abhishek Bachhan puts up a great performance - which is by far the best in the movie. He seems to have really delved into the character, and shows a fabulous comic timing. John Abraham doesnt have that much dialogue but he is the eye candy in the movie. I mean Priyanka looks really hot in the movie in a lot of bikinis - and Kidnapesque clothes :D - but John Abraham is fabulous too. Just look at his body - I'm a guy but even I am impressed - he'd make any clothes look good !! Ofcourse for females its a must-watch - he is on display wearing just a boxer (really short ones too) !
Vishal Shekhar have given some really good music and all the numbers are foot-tapping.
The only weak part is Bobby Deol - yeah he is there in the movie too. Compared to the other three, he just looks ugly and acts with a plastic expression on his face!! He seems so out of place in this young movie - someone else ..... maybe Kunal Kapoor should have done his role !! (he seems to be doing cameo roles pretty well these days :D)
The first half of the movie is a gag show where the jokes - some situational and some forced - just keep on coming. The second half becomes a bit more serious as we move into 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai' territory. The climax - well there is definitely a surprise there - thats all I can say.
Goto to this movie for a fun time - and you wont be disappointed.
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Surprisingly, I liked the movie. Had gone only for the eye-candy, but was doubled up in laughter for most of the first half. The gags wound down in the 2nd half, but there wasn't a lot of time left for the misunderstandings to be dragged out, and the kiss & make up scene was truly unexpected & unique in Bollywood history I would say ;)
PS: Karan Johar tested the waters with the Kantaben joke in Kal Ho Na Ho, then made a full-blown movie on the topic, albeit using humour & false pretenses as a shield. Since the joke looks like its going to work mostly, I predict we'll soon be served a 'sensitive' movie on the same subject directed (and maybe starred in ;)) by the man himself! What say, any bets?
Interesting premise about KJo :)
But I dont quite see it that way - I dont think he is going to make a serious movie about gays anytime soon :)
One of the most refreshing and hilarious movies I have watched in last couple of seasons. Homosexuality has always been a controversial topic in India almost a social taboo. But I must say the director has portrayed the idea in such a subtle and humorous way that you at times feel to accept it easily.Even my parents were laughing their way out along with the rest of the hall. Abhishek is at his comic best. He has improved by leaps and bounds since his first movie and so has John.The music is good (though it could have been better), exquisite location, fabulous costumes and a story line that is fast paced. This movie is surely going to be a hit.
P.S. :- About Bobby Deol I totally agree with you. These days among the Deols I think Abhay has shown more promise.
Well reams of paper (or cyberspace) have been already written about the homosexual part, so no use reproducing it.
But Abhay Deol - now there is a GOOD actor. I dont know if you have noticed it, but I have watched ALL his movies, so I know - he has always done a very different movie each time - his choice of movies is great
Sure he hasnt acted in a big budget movie yet, so most of the people in the country probably dont even know he exists :)
But I really enjoy his movies - and I am usually sure his movie is going to be something unique and usually very enjoyable. Waiting for Oye Lucky Lucky Oye - its going to be released soon :) Watch out for the review ....
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