There could not have been a better title for the film, and amongst all the criticism the film has 'earned' for it’s unmannerly title, the film proves that in short it’s all about Kaminey’s!
Right from the beginning till end, it’s got an amazing breath taking pace. It’s intriguing and you get lost in its adroitly planned jugglery. The juggler we talk of here is Vishal Bharadwaj who escalates the story in such a manner that you are spell bound with its quick paced ness. Carefully watched, the film has a great sense of humor. Watch Guddu stammer or watch Charlie convert his s’s to f’s, they are hilarious enough to tickle a bone. Talk of humor and the rest of the ‘Kaminey’s’ are not to be left behind. They too have their distinctive style of humor that comes to them instinctively.
Talk of acting, and they are all masters. From Shahid to Priyanka to all the other ‘Kaminey’s’ to each and every face before the camera does the job impressively. More praise to Vishal Bharadwaj for making Shahid act! Priyanka beautifully plays the character of an intrepid woman having a thug as her brother. She is deglamourized but her acting is far too impressive for you to focus on other paltry stuff such as her clothes or make up. This is undoubtedly Shahid’s best performance ever. He swiftly and with agility plays both the characters- Guddu and Charlie who are quite opposite to each other.
Like another VB film, this one too has great background music apart from its worldwide hit soundtracks. Unmistakably, the best scene of the film is towards its climax when Charlie opens the guitar box to lead its unwholesome contents into the fire. Now, are you looking for a message? Knowingly or unknowingly every film, carries a message to the audience. This film has one too only that several things taking place simultaneously obscure its simple little message. It’s the victory of good over evil. The guitar reaches its final fate. The gangster’s are caught by the police. They fail to bribe the police. Charlie turns compassionate towards the good, Guddu. And they live happily ever after.
All in all, the film is engrossing, baffling and subtly touching! And if you haven’t got it the first time, well… WATCH IT AGAIN!
RATING - ***
