The Desi James Bond is most definitely worth a watch
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Venkat was very keen to watch this film on the day of its release. After a long time, all four of us could go for this one together. As usual, I have to thank Cinemax Sion for organizing the tickets at short notice.
THE STORY:
A nuclear bomb that could destroy everything within a 10 km radius has been created in Russia. It is up for auction and criminals are desperate to get their hands on it. Agent Vinod (Saif Ali Khan) works for RAW, India’s intelligence agency. He is sent on a mission to save the world.
Vinod takes off across Afghanistan, St. Petersburg, Morocco, New Delhi and a few other places, chasing criminals. Into the fray jumps Ruby Mendes (Kareena Kapoor). But is she friend or foe? Watch the film to find out what’s happening.
MY PERCEPTION:
Well, as you can see, I have mentioned very little of the story as it is barely 24 hours since the film’s release.
First of all, Congratulations to Saif Ali Khan on producing this excellent film! His acting has got to yet another level and Saif has done a great job of the desi James Bond. I would say that it’s not very fair to compare this film with James Bond, but everyone is automatically doing just that. Even considering that, Agent Vinod is a very good film.
Kareena Kapoor has a good role and she has executed that perfectly. Kudos!
Ram Kapoor has done an excellent job of his very short role as a mafia don based in Russia. Prem Chopra was very good as the criminal based in Morocco.
While Ravi Kissen, Rajat Kapoor and Gulshan Grover had minuscule roles, the characters fitted in very well with the flow of the film.
The music does not distract you from the film in any way and blends well. In fact, the drum beat that was used throughout formed a perfect background score. Simply loved it!
Adil Hussain as the Colonel was a class apart. I had seen this actor playing Vidya Balan’s husband in Ishqiya. He makes a cool villain.
The film has it all – a clear-cut plot, slick action, a savvy hero, a stylish heroine, villains galore, song, dance, foreign locations and more. The cinematography was excellent.
More importantly, the film runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes but still manages to keep the audience hooked. And that is something! The film moves quite fast and the director deserves a special Kudos for that one. Keep up the good work, Sriram Raghavan!
VERDICT: What are you waiting for? Catch the next show
RATING: **** Snazzy
* Silly
** Shaky
*** Smart
**** Snazzy
***** Super
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ReplyDeleteWhy were you missing at Sundari's wedding? Were you not in town or did I miss you?
Sorry, I meant Nilima's wedding. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bindi :)
DeleteI had gone for the morning half as I had to go elsewhere in the evening.
And how are you?
nice review!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you! :)
DeleteFilm did not make any success because it is titled in English.
ReplyDeleteIf it was DALAL VINOD, it would be a big hit.
Its really sad that the film did not do well commercially. Saif Ali Khan had acted so well. :(
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