Kaanchi Bollywood movie cast and review:
Release date
April 25, 2014
Directed by
Subhash Ghai
Produced by
Subhash Ghai
Cast:
Kartik Tiwari
Mishti
Rishi Kapoor
Mithun Chakraborty
Music by
Ismail Darbar
Salim-Sulaiman
Running time
140 minutes
Country
India
Language:
Hindi
140 minutes
Country
India
Language:
Hindi
Summery: Although watchable due to its patriotic
intentions, Kaanchi is a typical Subhash Ghai film without the magic and
too much melodrama which doesn't rise above the ordinary. Skip it, for
old times' sake.
Fifteen years ago, Subhash Ghai came up with Taal, undoubtedly one of the most memorable Hindi films till date. Just like in that blockbuster, the acclaimed filmmaker once again sets his story against the picturesque backdrop of the hilly regions in Northern India. Sadly, this is where the similarity between the two films ends. Kaanchi shows promise in the beginning, but soon enough, its potential is lost even though the climax offers some inspiration. If only the movie could convey its message in a concise fashion.
So while the film focuses on the eponymous protagonist who is seeking revenge, her plans appear to be weak. She’s an ordinary girl who is committed to love and finding the truth but her circumstances seem to be too flimsy, and one can see gaping holes in the plot.
As far as the film’s pace is concerned, the first half barely offers us any clues about the emerging plot. Besides, too much emphasis is laid on the usual elements one finds in a signature Ghai film (read: unnecessary songs and lines that try to be funny but are anything but that). The music barely touches you; the songs are remarkably dull. The film picks up towards the end when the blood hits the screen. Here you see glimpses of what could have been an interesting thriller; but unfortunately, the predictable drama takes away from it all.
So while the film focuses on the eponymous protagonist who is seeking revenge, her plans appear to be weak. She’s an ordinary girl who is committed to love and finding the truth but her circumstances seem to be too flimsy, and one can see gaping holes in the plot.
As far as the film’s pace is concerned, the first half barely offers us any clues about the emerging plot. Besides, too much emphasis is laid on the usual elements one finds in a signature Ghai film (read: unnecessary songs and lines that try to be funny but are anything but that). The music barely touches you; the songs are remarkably dull. The film picks up towards the end when the blood hits the screen. Here you see glimpses of what could have been an interesting thriller; but unfortunately, the predictable drama takes away from it all.
Fifteen
years ago, Subhash Ghai came up with Taal, undoubtedly one of the most
memorable Hindi films till date. Just like in that blockbuster, the
acclaimed filmmaker once again sets his story against the picturesque
backdrop of the hilly regions in Northern India. Sadly, this is where
the similarity between the two films ends. Kaanchi shows promise in the
beginning, but soon enough, its potential is lost even though the climax
offers some inspiration. If only the movie could convey its message in a
concise fashion - See more at:
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf
So
while the film focuses on the eponymous protagonist who is seeking
revenge, her plans appear to be weak. She’s an ordinary girl who is
committed to love and finding the truth but her circumstances seem to be
too flimsy, and one can see gaping holes in the plot.
As far as the film’s pace is concerned, the first half barely offers us any clues about the emerging plot. Besides, too much emphasis is laid on the usual elements one finds in a signature Ghai film (read: unnecessary songs and lines that try to be funny but are anything but that). The music barely touches you; the songs are remarkably dull. The film picks up towards the end when the blood hits the screen. Here you see glimpses of what could have been an interesting thriller; but unfortunately, the predictable drama takes away from it all.
- See more at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf
As far as the film’s pace is concerned, the first half barely offers us any clues about the emerging plot. Besides, too much emphasis is laid on the usual elements one finds in a signature Ghai film (read: unnecessary songs and lines that try to be funny but are anything but that). The music barely touches you; the songs are remarkably dull. The film picks up towards the end when the blood hits the screen. Here you see glimpses of what could have been an interesting thriller; but unfortunately, the predictable drama takes away from it all.
- See more at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf
Fifteen
years ago, Subhash Ghai came up with Taal, undoubtedly one of the most
memorable Hindi films till date. Just like in that blockbuster, the
acclaimed filmmaker once again sets his story against the picturesque
backdrop of the hilly regions in Northern India. Sadly, this is where
the similarity between the two films ends. Kaanchi shows promise in the
beginning, but soon enough, its potential is lost even though the climax
offers some inspiration. If only the movie could convey its message in a
concise fashion. - See more at:
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf
Fifteen
years ago, Subhash Ghai came up with Taal, undoubtedly one of the most
memorable Hindi films till date. Just like in that blockbuster, the
acclaimed filmmaker once again sets his story against the picturesque
backdrop of the hilly regions in Northern India. Sadly, this is where
the similarity between the two films ends. Kaanchi shows promise in the
beginning, but soon enough, its potential is lost even though the climax
offers some inspiration. If only the movie could convey its message in a
concise fashion - See more at:
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf
Fifteen
years ago, Subhash Ghai came up with Taal, undoubtedly one of the most
memorable Hindi films till date. Just like in that blockbuster, the
acclaimed filmmaker once again sets his story against the picturesque
backdrop of the hilly regions in Northern India. Sadly, this is where
the similarity between the two films ends. Kaanchi shows promise in the
beginning, but soon enough, its potential is lost even though the climax
offers some inspiration. If only the movie could convey its message in a
concise fashion - See more at:
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-kaanchi/15253091#sthash.zJi7Bchk.dpuf