The house was indeed full but one might as well wonder the connection between the film and its title! Any way, the title is good and so is the movie. Entertaining is what should modestly describe the film. Better not try to make out much of it or apply your brains too much…it’s a Nadiadwala film- cheesy, cheery with brazen humor. The plot subtly brought back memories of Anees Bazmee’s No Entry! Housefull is enlivening and all they do is solely to make you laugh. Watch bad luck befall upon Akshay Kumar or watch the ludicrous, publicity craving hotel owner Chunkey Pandey crack PJ’s or watch Boman Irani retrieve the “Kanta Ben” act yet again. They seem to invisibly spray a laughter gas all around you!
The makers should definitely heave a sigh of relief; they succeed in creating a nice piece of comedy that can be remembered as a successor of the huge comic flick, No Entry. Though there are scenes where there is inferior and deliberate humor, there are others that could tickle your bone even after the film is over!
Coming to the performances, sadly, female performances weren’t much off a treat. Lara does not seem to be genuine and Deepika still shows signs of an amateur. Both seem pretentious and factitious. However, they lend their full support to the comic timing and there are scenes where they get their expressions right. Jiah Khan plays a trivial role of an eye-candy. Male performances were far better with Riteish Deshmukh possessing a prior experience to this kind of role and Akshay being convincing as ever. Stealing the show however was Arjun Rampal with his fiery, gutsy and sagacious performance as an intimidating investigative officer. He quite makes up for a film that has less of a story but more of situations arousing humor.
Music is definitely catchy and songs add up to the face value of the film. Talking of songs, one just can’t help but give a special mention to the choreography of the song-“Papa Jag Jayega”. Well, that step is surely going to be remembered for long! More so, with “Pappa” doing it, as he does it the best!
The climax of the film is when you expect a big blast; however, Sajid Khan ends it modestly. He does so and leaves behind a little message- No one’s a loser! Now, that should be a point noted. Above all, it’s a pleasant entertainer. And for those PJ’s, more than a one time watch! :)
RATING- ***
