It started out as a way to while time away because Ria, Muskaan, Nilesh and me needed to do something to spend time with Naomi on her birthday. Many confusing changes later, we settled to watch Kai Po Che. First weekend, the ticket rates were too high and I, as always, was broke. We went either way.
And by the end of it, I think every penny was worth it.
The story has been taken from "3 mistakes of my life" but there are many differences. One, the protagonists don't specify what and why they made the mistakes, unlike in the book where each event is explained in context to the why it was an error. The end has one of the three best friends, dying and no tangent of Ali, the brilliant batsman's wrist injury, or the fight between Govind and Ishaan.
However, the overall impact of the movie, was much better than the book, which could also be because I am not a huge fan of Chetan Bhagat's works except for the fact that they are relatable in social setting and characterization.
The cinematography was wonderful one could actually feel the heat of a hot day in Gujarat. The direction - I am no expert to comment on that.
But Omi and Ishaan, it was the portrayal f these characters that infused the movie with life and soul. Ishaan and his temperament, his impulsiveness, his absolute love and belief in Ali, and his love for cricket have been potrayed to perfection.
Omi as the guy who has no mind of his own, may not come across as a character who is like able, but the actor definitely is.
Ali, his father, Ishaan's father and many other minor characters too, do well.
The only flaw is in Govind and Vidya's relationship. While The actor potrays the boring friend who is the backbone of the shop and in charge of the finances, wonderfully, it is his romance with his best friend's sister that seems a little odd. Sure, Govind was supposed to be shy by nature, but in the film he is shown to be a tad bit too constricted.
Bromance, small time entrepreneurship, fruits of nurturing good talent are major highlights if the film.
But to me, it was a reminder, of the Hindu-Muslim conflict and how politicos cash on it. I didn't watch the actual fight, I didn't have the courage to.
All in all, Kai Po Che, a movie that has no big stars, comes from a director 5 years after his first film and without his mentor, is a brilliant watch, well made and above all, well performed.
PS: Special mention to Sushant Singh Rajput - his cute looks, hot body, and super performance.
And by the end of it, I think every penny was worth it.
The story has been taken from "3 mistakes of my life" but there are many differences. One, the protagonists don't specify what and why they made the mistakes, unlike in the book where each event is explained in context to the why it was an error. The end has one of the three best friends, dying and no tangent of Ali, the brilliant batsman's wrist injury, or the fight between Govind and Ishaan.
However, the overall impact of the movie, was much better than the book, which could also be because I am not a huge fan of Chetan Bhagat's works except for the fact that they are relatable in social setting and characterization.
The cinematography was wonderful one could actually feel the heat of a hot day in Gujarat. The direction - I am no expert to comment on that.
But Omi and Ishaan, it was the portrayal f these characters that infused the movie with life and soul. Ishaan and his temperament, his impulsiveness, his absolute love and belief in Ali, and his love for cricket have been potrayed to perfection.
Omi as the guy who has no mind of his own, may not come across as a character who is like able, but the actor definitely is.
Ali, his father, Ishaan's father and many other minor characters too, do well.
The only flaw is in Govind and Vidya's relationship. While The actor potrays the boring friend who is the backbone of the shop and in charge of the finances, wonderfully, it is his romance with his best friend's sister that seems a little odd. Sure, Govind was supposed to be shy by nature, but in the film he is shown to be a tad bit too constricted.
Bromance, small time entrepreneurship, fruits of nurturing good talent are major highlights if the film.
But to me, it was a reminder, of the Hindu-Muslim conflict and how politicos cash on it. I didn't watch the actual fight, I didn't have the courage to.
All in all, Kai Po Che, a movie that has no big stars, comes from a director 5 years after his first film and without his mentor, is a brilliant watch, well made and above all, well performed.
PS: Special mention to Sushant Singh Rajput - his cute looks, hot body, and super performance.
