Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

Starring: Shahid Kapoor , Priyanka Chopra , Amol Gupte , Deb Mukherjee , Rajatabha Dutta , Harish Khanna , Carlos Paca , Chandan Roy Sanyal , Tenzing Nima , Shiv Subrahmanyam , Hrishikesh Joshi

Lyricist: Gulzar

Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

Bollywood Hungama Review:

A few monsoons ago, Farah Khan paid homage to the cinema of 1970s with OM SHANTI OM. Now Bhardwaj picks up characters that we have witnessed on the Hindi screen before, but executes it like Tarantino and Guy Ritchie do. He creates a film that's so different from movies we've witnessed thus far.

Let's say, KAMINEY is bold, stark, funny and unpredictable and that's what works in its favour. There're two more reasons: Shahid Kapoor and of course, 'Dhan Te Nan'. Okay, we've seen Shahid pitching in a sincere act in his earlier films, but KAMINEY should catapult him to superstardom. His double role in KAMINEY is exemplary.

There's another star in KAMINEY and that's 'Dhan Te Nan'. Your heart starts beating faster every time you hear this in the background or also when Shahid breaks into the song. The track is as big a craze as 'Jumma Chumma' [HUM], 'Ek Do Teen' [TEZAAB] and 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' [KHAL-NAYAK] and will contribute enormously in attracting viewers in hordes.

Having said that, I wish to add that KAMINEY is not the usual masala film. Sure, it's a well-made film, but there's no spoon feeding here. One has to be attentive, very attentive to grasp the goings-on and also the twists in the tale. It's not one of those lock-your-brains-at-home types, for sure. And that might not be too appealing a thought for those who swear by candyfloss or meaningless ha-ha-thons.

To cut it short, KAMINEY is a film with an attitude. Like it or leave it, but you'd never be able to ignore it. Word from the wise: Go for this hatke experience!

KAMINEY is about a pair of twin brothers, Charlie and Guddu [Shahid Kapoor]. Charlie lisps, while Guddu stammers. They are as different as chalk and cheese. And they can't stand the sight of each other. Till one fateful rainy night, their lives cross.

Charlie gets mixed up in a deathly get-rich-quick scheme, while Guddu realizes that the love of his life, Sweety [Priyanka Chopra], has unwittingly put a price on his head. The brothers are sucked into a world of drugs, guns and money. Their lives collide head on with the lives of gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops.

The brothers have to run to protect themselves, their dreams, their love. And most importantly, realize that all they have is each other.

It takes time to get used to the world Vishal Bhardwaj wants us to enter. The characters, the relationships, the lingo, the tone and the setting... frankly, you don't take to KAMINEY instantly. But twenty minutes into the film and things start falling in place. From thereon, you're drawn into a different world completely.

The interval point raises the bar and also the expectations. The story takes a dramatic turn at this juncture, but minutes before that, 'Dhan Te Nan' makes the proceedings exhilarating and stimulating.

Right from the sequence after the interval to the finale, Vishal Bhardwaj peels off layer after layer, which erupts like a volcano towards the end. The end is long drawn and with so many characters in the film, it only takes time to give a culmination to each of those characters. And that gets tedious. The violent end might not find universal acceptance. Vishal Bhardwaj proves that he's a master storyteller. KAMINEY is a damn difficult film to conceptualize and execute and Vishal does it with gusto. Besides the soundtrack ['Dhan Te Nan'], the effectual background score only enhances the impact. The dialogues, also penned by Vishal, are super. At places, clapworthy. Tassaduq Hussain's cinematography is top notch.

Shahid takes a really big leap with KAMINEY. Note how he handles the two characters, Guddu and Charlie, brilliantly. This film is a step to superstardom and also which will open new doors and vistas for him as an actor. Priyanka is first-rate. She's so much in sync with her character. Also, she gets the Maharashtrian accent perfect. Amole Gupte is outstanding. An incredible actor! Tenzing Nima and Chandan Roy Sanyal leave a solid impression. Shiv Subrahmanyam and Hrishikesh Joshi are perfect.

On the whole, KAMINEY lives up to the hype associated with it. The film has three stars - Vishal Bhardwaj [a name that's immensely respected by moviegoers], Shahid Kapoor and 'Dhan Te Nan' - and this combo as also the crooked characters and a genuinely hatke subject should guarantee ample footfalls in cineplexes even after its initial weekend. The weekend business should be huge due to the holidays all through the weekend: Friday [Janmashtami], Saturday [Independence Day] and Sunday. Of course, the business is bound to be affected in parts of Mumbai territory due to Swine Flu, but the film should take off in a big way when theatres re-open.

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BIGOye Review

Kaminey is about twin brothers Charlie and Guddu (Shahid Kapoor in a double treat). Charlie lisps while Guddu stammers. The two, who have decided to lead separate lives, find themselves sucked into a world of drugs, guns and money. Their lives collide head on with the lives of gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops. What follows is a crazy ride that leaves you glued to your seats.

Direction :

Vishal Bhardwaj’s storytelling gives a new dimension to Indian cinema. Shahid’s first appearance on the screen tells you that the film is all about attitude and adventure. Each character has enough to offer thanks to the filmmaker’s distinctive sense of cinema. The director succeeds in extracting one of the most convincing performances so far from the star cast.

Script/Story/Dialogues

Here again, Vishal is brilliant in lending the film an intense, loud, dark, realistic and touchy feel. The characters and tone of the film is anything but run of the mill. The gagsters are equipped with enough weapons and abuses that set the tone of the film. The film will prove to be a treat for Omkara lovers.

Performances

Move over Khans, this ‘Kamina’ Kapoor is here to rule the roost. A 10 on 10 to Shahid and Priyanka for getting into their characters. Shahid is also impressive as a narrator. Needless to say, Kaminey is Shahid’s big ticket to top league of actors. Amol Gupte (the man who penned the sensitive film like Taare Zameen Par) in a negative role is brilliant. Other characters do justice to their parts. Chandan Roy Sanyal as Mikhail is talent to watch out for.

Music

The music of the film is one of the heroes of the film that will prove to be the crowd puller. The chartbuster ‘Dhan Te Nan’ is already like a second national anthem for this age. The background score is effective, complete with borrowings from yesteryear songs. The music offers a mix of racy numbers and romantic tunes like ‘Pehli baar Mohabbat ki hai’. A sure treat!

Overall

Overall the film has a lot to offer - from gangster wars and mad chases to mushy love scenes and aids awareness. Vishal Bhardwaj weaves the sub-plots in an interesting manner that also demands viewers’ attention to grasp the developments. Although the climax is a bit tedious, the touch of romance during end credits will ensure you leave with a smile on your face.

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