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By Prema K. Š2004 Bollyvista.com |
Police officers at the Mumbai Crime Branch have adopted a laidback attitude towards life. Sr. Inspector Vikram Singh (Shatrughan Sinha who was regarded as a highly efficient officer once) has given up on the system. Encounter specialist, Inspector Appa Naik, (Suniel Shetty surely inspired by real life encounter specialist Daya Nayak), is of the opinion that criminals need to be eliminated. Constable Khalid (Paresh Rawal) is happy-go-lucky. However, things change when D.C.P. Om Patnaik (Akshay Kumar) is posted in Mumbai. Initially the trio find themselves at loggerheads with Om, as he does not believe in gunning down criminals.
Manik Rao gets businessman Ajit Pradhan (Milind Gunaji) eliminated by Yusuf Pathan's younger brother (Rahul Dev). So far the film was boring and lackluster but picks up from this point. Of course, it is a case of 'all's well that ends well'.
For the performances. Irfan Khan, as usual is the scene stealer and is brilliant in every scene. He even emerges superior in the scene when the cops drag him outside his house and take him into their custody. Om Puri leaves his mark even in a brief but important role. Paresh Rawal is funny as usual. However, he exits midway through the film. The audience is sure to feel cheated. Talented actors like Vijay Raaz and Rajpal Yadav do not have much scope in this film and are almost wasted. Shatrughan Sinha, back after years is a disappointment. Although he has been given a couple of good dialogues, somehow the punch is missing. He has been wasted. Despite his seniority he is playing second fiddle to Akshay. Ditto for Suniel. Otherwise he seems comfortable with himself. This is definitely a showcase for Akshay's histrionics. Jackie and Raveena fail to make an impact in their half-baked characters. Preeti Janghiani delivers in a small role. Anu Malik's item songs are good. The item girls, Gauhar Khan and Reema Sen, are good. Some good cinematography too.
On the whole, 'Aan' is hardcore masala and has great scope in the interiors. No chance in the multiplexes though!
** (TWO STARS)
*poor; **average; ***good; ****very good; *****excellent |
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