CHENNAI EXPRESS- Film Review

 

Starring:- Shahruh Khan, Deepika Padukone

Director:- Rohit Shetty

 

40 years old Rahul boards Chennai Express and what begins as a mere trip down south for the fulfillment of his dying daddu’s wish becomes a voyage where Rahul finds his love, discovers how big a courage he has in his heart and learns that the best solution to a problem is not running away from it but to face it !

              Rohit Golmaal Singham Shetty this time brings SRK on board and tells a story in his true blue ishtyle. His camera work vividly captures the colors on screen ( Saaris, colorful matkis, colorful vehicles, blue water and greenery around it) and produces some awe-inspiring shots. (Chopper shot scenes of sea and train) His narration is playful, the film is full of single liners and gags on SRK the image, the hero, (the romantic Rahul….naam to suna hi hoga!) and his old films. (Catch the legendary train sequence & the climax, both of them pays tribute to the old Khan and DDLJ). The story has a comic treatment (almost instantaneous at times- Deepika and SRK’s bedroom scene is hilarious) the plot has some loop holes but as one of the line of the title song says “coincidental hai hai, thodi is mental hai, phir bhi kahani hui hai progress….chennai express.”   The story of the film moves like this only. And Yes! Shetty does not miss blowing couple of cars! (He loves it, aint he!)

                              SRK acts his funny best (more for children) and delivers a hero like punch (both in romance and in action) during climax. He does not miss to advertise his favorite (or should I say paid) brands. Deepika as ‘Meena Lochni’ has enacted in the South Indian avatar quite nicely, her accent and her looks are very cute. Vishal-Shekar’s music is no doubt foot tapping.

                                                                                   All in all get set & Po! For a true Indian Rail Journey which is full of life, color, humor, Romance & Action. A masala tea in the offering (or brainless entertainment as some would say!)  But entertainment is entertainment right?

 

Get on the train BABY…….!!!

 

Score Stack Up:-

+ ive:-  Good cinematography, Music, Comedy & decent performances.

-  ive:-  complete masala entertainer will feel cold if this genre is not your cup of tea.

 

Box Office, Paisa Vasool Rating:- 4 out of 5

Tanmay's Rating : 3.4 out of 5

 

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Scores Classifications- 

(5)  Very Good, Must Watch 

(4)   Good, Should Watch 

(3)   Not Bad;

(2)  One Time Watch; 

(1)  On your own risk;