No, I am not a Salman Khan fan neither have I watched any film of his in years. Yes, I did have a week long vacation and after a bit of research (if you can really call it that) online, DBH ultimately got slammed and Wanted was apparently a ‘must watch’.
No, I’m not a fan of Salman Khan neither have I watched a film of his in years. Yes, I did have a week long vacation and after a bit of research online, Dil Bole Hadippa apparently got slammed and they said WANTED was in a much better position. So WANTED it was eventually.
It was hard not to like the movie. Mainly because:
1. Salman Khan has come a long way from his over-the-top, comic (if you can call it that) performances where he acts pretty goofy and squeaks in a high tone for much part of the movie. Imho, he was in this movie – much like Shah Rukh Khan was in Chak De! – a brooding guy, who effortlessly convinced us he was the ultimate bad guy. I am impressed with Salman Khan. I may also have turned into a fan of his, you never know.
Another reviewer called WANTED Salman’s Ghajini. And I must agree. He is pretty much a one-man army in this movie. But then again, which hero isnt a Superman in our bollywood movies, eh?
2. Mahesh Manjrekar as the evil cop was realistic, even though he’s kinda being typecased as the bad guy in recent times. I mean, the guy can direct as well as act. What a package. He fully misuses his powers as a cop and does some terrible things that make you want to get sick but I like him. Oh all right, I am a fan of his from now onwards as well.
- A little too many songs popping in out of nowhere, which I guess is sadly inevitable in a Bollywood movie.
- Salman does a James Bond in this movie and has a – wait for it – license to kill. He can apparently finish off anyone and get away with it.
- The story twists and turns with some unexpected events unfolding at the end but that doesnt stop the audience from whistling and clapping in open admiration. They loved the film so no need to rationalize things too much, I guess.
i loved wanted. much better than ghajini!
I heard some raving reviews of the film on my way to Lal Bazar in my last few days in Gangtok. Overheard some "saala, Salman Khan daami cha yaar'. Was that you!
Lol! Of course he was terrific. And is a total hunk too
Fighting for the seat handle.. Does everyone do that???
Excellent review. Now i wanna see this movie.
A little too many songs popping in out of nowhere, which I guess is sadly inevitable in a Bollywood movie.
This is the only part i dont really like in Hindi movies.
Cheers
it's actually a south indian movie with north indian stars.
they are worse when it comes to song and dance sequences.