Cast: Hrithik (Greek God) Roshan, Farhan (Inimtable) Akhtar, Abhay (Super Cool) Deol, Katrina (Preppy) Kaif, Kalki (pretty) Koechlin
Genre: Adventure/Drama
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Writer: Zoya Akhtar & Reema Kagti
Editor: Anand Subaya
Director: Zoya Akhtar
The moment one sees the poster of ZNMD, you can’t help say ‘wow!’ That’s the kind of stellar casting the movie flaunts. If Dil Chahta Hai was the first to break into that mould of male bonding, it was due to Farhan Akhtar’s knack of bringing to us a surreal cinematic experience that has been the highlight of all his movies. Without a doubt, comparisons will be made even during the movie and after. Slick, stylish, exotic, gorgeous, sensitive, witty, all of which give explanation for the ‘escape’ that the movie is based upon. It’s a virtual tour of the countrysides of Spain. If Delhi Belly tried to infuse the rawness and robustness of guys, ZNMD has got the bulls by its horns in catering to the girls as well knowing that a large chunk of the moolah comes from this gender in multiplexes. Urban, social, well-off boys and girls will relate to ZNMD better than Delhi Belly. The experience of watching this movie is nothing but exhilarating. Wonderful built-up to the story-telling, good-looking people in every scene, striking locales, sensitiveness unmatched and humor that is sharp and witty (unlike Delhi Belly’s corny take on humor). The movie is romantic in feel and preppy in appeal. It might come off as Arjun (Hrithik) has been given a hero’s role, but you will be glad that the story has actually three leads with three equal elements of importance. The backdrop of the trip being decided upon Kabir’s (Abhay) wedding, the idea sprung out of Imran’s (Farhan) own personal motive and Arjun in the limelight to do justice to the love story that entails throughout. Laila (Katrina) is exuberant and at her preppiest best while Natasha (Kalki) is unlikeable and real (but fits the role).
The technicalities underscore the reason of the jolly experience. The movie sticks to getting the basics right - meaty story, sharp editing, strong casting, eternal dialogues, tuneful songs, real emotions, right camera angles and feel-good cinematography. Everything is stitched so near to perfection it lingers long after you leave the theater (reason why I’m writing this). The single shots of Hrithik, Katrina, Farhan, Kalki, Abhay are unbelievable. You can’t help wonder if one could look so real and gorgeous in a moving scene?? The comic timing of all three leads is again flashed to near perfection. It’s the mature and intelligent humor unlike the explicit bursts and slapstick hilarity. Do not make a mistake you will be in splits but you will feel good no doubt.
This is a steady and evolving movie and the music is an integral part of the narrative. Javed Akhtar’s epilogue after every important chapter delivered in Farhan’s voice is another fine form of scripting. You will relive the days of reading William Wordsworth, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson and many others through this movie. The car, the bag, the shades, the details - only a woman (or a very sensitive man) could have directed this to that effect. It is an escape movie with lots of fun, love, bonding and respect. The reason why I included the important people in the beginning of this post is to highlight that same fact. Everything that the movie is, goes back to the basics. The names are enough to ensure that this is a blockbuster, one of the best movies of the season !! Also, don’t forget to watch out for the teaser of Don 2. SRK repeats the slick and ruthless master criminal along with cameos from Kunal, Hrithik, Lara and Priyanka.
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