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By Joginder Tuteja Š2005 Bollyvista.com |
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Rani Mukherjee in 'Bunty Aur Babli' |
BAB is probably one of the select few films in recent times where the clear cut status is not yet out despite the fact that one whole week has passed. While the media was divided from day one with reactions ranging from sure shot flop to another feather in cap for Yash Raj banner, the current scenario has a different story to tell. The verdict seems to be taking a middle of the road path that brings to light at least one positive aspect - no one seems to be running down BAB as the flop of the year anymore. Recovery of the entire investment is a foregone conclusion while the only debate left now is around the distance BAB can go. The collections have remained healthy throughout the week, at least in the multiplexes (and this is where the moolah lies!) with coming weekend bookings looking healthy as well. Overseas as well, the first four-day collections have been steady on the good side.
The million dollar question that strikes the mind is whether an average cinegoer is actually interested in knowing about a movie's status being above-average, hit, super hit or an all time blockbuster? Or the interest lies more towards hearing word of mouth on whether the movie is entertaining and engaging or not? It has to be the latter, because without that 'Page 3' and 'Black' would have been disasters. Also, 'Waqt' wouldn't have had its continued dream run at the box office. Not that BAB is being touted as the next big thing to have happened to Bollywood this year but the fact still remains that there is hardly a segment of audience that is calling the movie a trash. Feedback ranges from 'excellent' to 'different' to 'a good family entertainer' to at the least 'time pass'. That, in itself is a positive sign for the movie to have a decent run at the box office. |
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