Is film making only about making money? Times have changed now, so much so that the verdict of the audience is misconstrued with the opening weekend collection of a film. 2011 is a testimony of bad films doing well purely on basis of opening weekend figures. If a poll is to be conducted, majority of the audience have shown their thumps down to the below mentioned films, yet they have emerged as big hits solely on the number of tickets sold.
Amidst all this, what does a common man get after spending his hard earned money? Were you really entertained by these films? Let’s have look.
Bodyguard- This Salman Khan blockbuster was a classic example of a quintessential bad film which had everything but a decent plot to boast of. The film relies hugely on Salman’s star appeal and the actor doesn’t disappoint his producers by bringing in mammoth opening day collection of 22 crores. This Eid release was so bad in its content that after a point you would curse yourself for wasting your time and energy watching it. From silly gags to illogical action sequences, with a terrible climax, the film crossed every limit of absurdity, making it a colossal disappointment for fans. However, inspite of all the criticisms, the film became one the highest grosser of all times, thanks to the long Eid weekend that it enjoyed.
Ra-One- This SRK starer re-established the fact that money can never buy art and creativity. Investment of 150 crores, unlimited promotions, good music and SRK’s brand value, this sci-fi film had all the credentials required to hit the jackpot, except a decent story line. The film looked so amateurish that one wondered what Shah Rukh must have had for his drink while reading the script, if they had any.
The action sequences looked a better version of a cheap video game. Kareena looked disinterested and Srk was so bad that even a Robot would look better in his comparison. The film got a huge opening but fizzled out post the Diwali Holidays. This so call trend setting movie is now remembered as one of the biggest duds of 2011.
Rockstar- A lot was expected from this Ranbir Kapoor film which did show promise but couldn’t live up to the huge expectations it generated. Ranbir as a “Jim Morrison” inspired was brilliant. He carries the film on the shoulder, especially when the script had very little to support him. Imtiaz Ali needs to work on his screenplay to harbor any hope of being in the elite club of India’s greatest directors. Newcomer Nargis Fakri failed to impress but considering it was her 1st film, a 2nd lease of life can be given to her.
Rahman does justice to the film by giving some soulful numbers. The film recovered its cost and might fetch Ranbir his 1st Best Actor Award, but was far off from being a universally accepted hit.
Don 2- Any Farhan Akhtar film is highly anticipated and this SRK starer was no different. The sequel to 2006 average hit Don1, was a huge let down in terms of content. From reel one to end credits; the film relied heavily on car chases, action sequences seen before in Hollywood films like Oceans Eleven and the famous MI series (Mission Impossible). Farhan, known for his great writing sense, couldn’t impress his audience this time as the film had no story to tell. Srk looked good and was in better form than Ra-One. Priyanka had no substance in her role and Lara Dutta was a show piece. Music was one of its biggest let downs with not a single song worth remembering.
Inspite of all the shortcomings, this action film made its way to the 100 crore club thanks to the Christmas weekend and has been termed as a “hit” in India. But Overall it was a quite a let down, if not a disaster.
We as an audience are open to all kinds of cinema as long as it entertains. Let’s hope 2012 turns out to be different and manages to “entertain” audience in actual sense, without being just restricted to making big bucks. [Article View] : 5737
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FYI Mr Abhishek,
Bodyguard cannot be called as a disappointment. Kindly clear d meanings of ur DISAPPOINTMENT word. U mentioned dat RA ONE was a disappointment, so u considering a big budget movie which became a flop eventually right? In d same context u called Bodyguard a disappointment or u changed the meaning of ur word in case bodygard?? FYI d move fetched Rs 229cr as of now(wow thats huge, and long eid weekend gave it only 100crs only aftr which film was called as bogus). So how it managed to drive d fans to theater after being called bogus?? i dont say that it had good story, but its definitely not a Disappointment for sure, at least for BOLLYWOOD industry.. clear ur definition of DISAPPOINTMENT !
Not the movies but your article has surely disapoointed us!!! I think Abhishek you haven’t watched Rockstar or your taste is so poor. Ranvir has given the best performance in this movie. He is the real Rockstar… And RA ONE isn’t a disappointment. SRK made this movie specially for the kids & they have liked it a lot.
Dear Piyali & Raj,
i wrote simple english wch perhaps went over your head. To simplify things, let me tell you that Ranbeer was brilliant in Rockstar but the film failed in the direction level As far as body guard goes, I have clearly mentioned that the film has earned lot of revenues for the producers but the story and direction was poor. Ra-one was a children which even children disliked. Seems you are SRK fan but you cannot disagree facts. Even if u do, eat your heart out.
Just being loud doesn’t make u sound fair Mr abhishek . Ur simple english definitely went over my head as m not used to such bogus reviews. and i think my comment went over ur head for sure.. I asked u the meaning of ur word “disappointment” perhaps which u skipped to mention. May b ur r writing being BIAS for sure.. And did i forget to mention that Mr. Perfectionist’s Dhobi Ghat was one of the biggest disappointment for sure. In terms of story, screenplay. revenue, etc..
stay away frm the y reviews then, i can give u facts not brains so buzz off.
dhobi ghaat was one of the best film made last year which offcourse went over your narrow brain cell so I dont blame it. FYI dhobi ghat was made on a moderate budget of 5 crores which earned 12 crores resulting in 7 cr profit.
i dont question ur taste, am lease bothered abt it. I am stating figures and facts. If you dont like it, dont read my reviews. Get a life dude !
Well thanks for letting me know that i should not be wasting my time reading ur bogus stuff. U dont have any parameters set for a review. U r just another next door guy who tried to write a stupid review. I wuld not be commenting further here to waste my time with ur stupid logic and arguments. Dhobi Ghat had a budget of 10cr and it earned 14 cr so it was a huge disappointment being an AAmir Khan movie. Even if i consider ur facts, it earned a decent amount so it still is a disappointment being Aamir Khan’s only movie released in 2011(ofcourse Delhi Belly cant be called his movie as an actor). Coming to rockstar which you referred as disappointment, had a budget of 60cr and earned 105cr worldwide.. so 45cr profit, wwoh dats huge, isnt it??.. and u cald it a disappointment.??huh .. least interested in ur reviews now.. and yes,, u being a blogger or writer or watevr should learn to answer properly to ur viewers/readers. I have a good life.. better u get a life..
get lost, no point arguing with bimbo. b happy wid ur illusion
dhobi ghat was never promted as a AK fil, it was always promoted as an off beat art house film so ur criticism holds no ground. Though i have nothing agnst you not liking the film, thats ur choice
i agree wid abhishek.both Bodyguard and Rockstar failed to live up to our expectation. i simply think these Ra.one and bodyguard were disastrous duds of 2011.
i agree Tuli
I gave reference of dhobi ghaat to prove that an unusual art film can also make profiit if its a good film, here the margin of profit is immaterial. But ur knowledge of cinema is so limited that arguing with you is embarrassing u further on public platform.
I can reply properly only if the other person behaves in a civilized manner. U have every reason to express ur views and I respect that but if you misbehave, I have no reason to hold myself back.
Infact I have nothing agnst you, i write facts which u dislike so I cant help
Rockstar is one of the most brilliant movies of all times. The film has done exceptionally well critically as well as in box-office.Hence, it is criminal to call Rockstar a disappointment of 2011
commercially it has just about recovered its cost, u can refer to indiafm.com to refer to its business report. personally i loved ranbir in the film bt somehow the direction was lack luster, specially in 2nd half. But thumps up to ranbir for a awesome performance.
disastrous article!!!
thx for ur comment. ur free to express ur anger,
Agree… I also dont agree with the details in the article.. Its the author’s perspective..
yes, sumhow my perspective matched with most of the commendable critics n cinema goers who r not biased. Tho i respect ur opinion too. thx for commenting
I feel Abhishek is right.If movies is all about making money then surely Bodygurad and Ra-one is a hit.But sadly though its not just about making money…its much more than that.As far as rockstar is concerned evn though Ranbt was great and awsme in the muvee …d muvee didnt stand out on d huge xpectations frm it.In a movie evrythin is im not jus d actor’s performance.And Dhobi Ghat was xceptionally good movie wich many have failed to understnd.
Thanks Annesha, am glad the article connected with you. Film making isn’t only about money making, it should have some entertainment which sadly bodyguard n ra1 failed to provide.
Ur welcome Abhishek.Today bollywood runs on big names.Jus because its a salman or sharukh muvee it has to be good.They ar brillaint actors and that they have proved but not neccesarily evry movie dey mke is a hit.
yes, am nt anti srk or salman, its jus dat thy have been really bad in 2011.
I think people are being biased in judging a film…we need to b honest when tearing apart a film. I was not surprised to c lukewarm response to DHOBI GHAT as there are hardly any people to go by classic filmz. Bodyguard in no way can be compared to Dhobighat kinda movies. these movies are grosser but made for masses. same for Ra.one. Stll cluless y SRK made this film. Who are the TG here. Kids…m sure they laughed their heart out seeing a copy of Hollywood flick. If i need to watch action then i probably wud go for original not a Hollywood copy. i agree wid u Abhishek completely.
thanks Tuli. ur a big SRK fan yet ur honest enough to admit tht ra-one ws a big mess pf a film. like ur honest approach to film reviews.
Ra.One story is not strong but effects are as good as any other hollywood movie. Overall a very good job. A movie always can’t be judged by its storyline only. Keeping in mind the technological aspect of the film, Ra.one is the India’s best superhero film till date. SRK’s dedication and hard work is palpable.
ra one india’s best super hero film till date? u understand cinema so well.
UR RIGHT. thx for such an amusing comment
And thanks for ur this comedy article!!!! hahaha!!! I understand films better than you…:-) I have said that technically Ra.One is the India’s best superhero movie till date.
technically too it was bakwas, (da scene whr he lifts da car on his hand to protect kareena is computerized and it was visible, ofcouse i dont expect u 2 notice such minute details. probably u were busy noticing srk in his blue attire, dats special affects for u, isnt it) and if the article is too bad then y u commenting? ur free to stay away frm it. trust me wud luv to see u away frm it.
And I wish to see that u haven’t posted such as bogus aticles anymore on enzag..!!!
m sorry to disappoint u bt i wud do wht i wish 2. if u hv a prb, dont read it. enzag is nt nebody’s ancestral property so sorry bt ur wish will not be granted. Bt yes if u dont like my views, kindly stay away frm it. mkes no difefrence to either of us. right?
hi abhivav,
guess piyali has a prb wid u too. and piyali i wud continue to write more articles, if u have a prb, kindly dont read them. M nt here to make frnds or please others, bt since u dont like my articles, plz dont read it.
like SRK & Sallu but ra-1 was really bad, in every sense so the article is correct.
I AGREE.
Oh my god!!! “enzag is nt nebody’s ancestral property”? I didn’t know this fact…hahaha!!;-D Mr. Abhinav for ur kind information, i also know that enzag isn’t anybody’s personal property. And I haven’t not requested u 2 fulfil my wish.My request is to god.;-) And if u do have problem with my comments then I will suggest u 2 don’t read it. I won’t say u 2 stay away from it as enzag isn’t “nebody’s ancestral property”.;-)
NW A NEW WAR of words between u and anubhav. is it? hehehe .
WAR?????????????????? I don’t want 2 fight with anyone over here.. Abhinav has posted his comment what he feels.. I have done the same too.;)
good, lage rho
cant agree as don2 was good, it lacked a good story line but was way 2 stylish. u r not rite dude.
u said it riya, it had no story so such films r bakwas for me. even the style was copied from Mission impossible series. i dont hv much expectations frm srk but had gud hope frm farhan. he shd stop makin don sequels n shd make dil chahta hai 2 instead
I AGREE wid abhishek, DCH 2 will be fun
YA ABHINAV, DCH2 SHD HAPPEN THOUGH IT WONT B EASY TO SURPASS THE ORIGINAL.
I loved DCH , am a huge farhan fan so cant tke nething negatve agnst him
even m a huge farhan fan riya.. cheer up
bullshit
IS DIS UR NICK NAME?
no, i meant don2 was bullshit.
ya it was quite a let down,
Even akshay khanna wants farhan to make DCH 2. Farhan r u listening ?
Ha ha…quite a war of words…!! Well for me movie means good story line and good acting.Don 2 and Bodyguard inspite of having Sharukh and Salman who are no doubt good performers, failed to make a mark as far as critics are concerned.Movie makers should realize today people actually do understnd wat is being shown so nt jus ne crap wud be called “good cinema”.So Abhishek,I completely support you yaar…!!
THANKS Rohan
atleast sumbody understood da article, thanks for ur point. i agree wid u
And yes..DCH 2 wil be fun… Farhan should defintly open his ears now…
HOW I WISH ROHAN…FARHAN ARE U LISTENING?
guess we hv to start a DCH2 campaign on twitter.
not at the moment coz hez busy wid talaash promotion, bhag milkha bhag and rock on 2. i dont see DCH 2 happening ne time soon, but we cn keep trying our luck
Dude, article n yr comments on srk clearly shows tat u r a big aamir fan n srk hater.. If u write article on last 2 decades disappointments, i am sure u will put all SRK movies in tat. I hope u r nt d owner of this site, else it will get shut down soon.U shouldn’t have put rockstar and don 2 here.
no raghav, am nt anti srk, if u see my article on yash raj best films, most of it covers srk movies. i love gud films irrespective of the actors. yes i love aamir coz hez da best but am not anti srk. i liked ranbir in rockstar bt didnt like da direction, sply in 2nd half. don2 had no story bt srk ws gud.
abt enzag, am too small an entity to spoil a website or company. thanks for ur views tho
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