Monday, October 13, 2008

Hello -- Movie Review

Hello is based on author Chetan Bhagat’s international bestseller One Night @ The Call Center which is based on the BPO industry. Sitting in director's chair for the second time, Atul Agnihotri has tried to direct a movie about a new subject in such a way that he has included all the essential commercial values successfully. His directorial debut Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha was proved a dud at the box office in 2004.
I haven't read the book (she says book is better), so have no idea how much the screenplay remains honest to the book. It opens through the views of the lead character Shyam (Sharman Joshi). This movie is a melange of shattered ambitions and how people lose their love has been mixed in pretty well.
Agnihotri has cast each character carefully and it shows. He has also aptly portrayed Salman and Katrina(who narrates the story to salman). The comical and serious blend of dialogues written by Chetan Bhagat rightly arouses equal amount seriousness and laughter.
There is enough drama and thrill which has been maintained in the film.
Sharman Joshi has successfully proved his credentials again.
Sohail Khan has improved a lot considering, his past performances. All the three beauties Gul Panag, Amrita Arora and Eesha Koppikhar play their part to the best of their ability.
Nothing much to love or hate in everyone's performances.
Music was average while overall camera work was perfect.
All in all the movie has drama, thrill, good actors and better messages. Still it is only "Worth one watch".
Go with friends, enjoy it.

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