Aamir's performance makes 'Ghajini' worth a watch (IANS Film Review)

Comments [ 100 ] By India-Forums.com Staff | 25 December 2008 | 5:17pm

Film: 'Ghajini'; Cast: Aamir Khan, Asin Thottumkal, Pradeep Rawat, Jiah Khan and others; Director: A.R. Murugadoss; Rating **1/2

Ghajini Movie Review 'Ghajini' is a simple and straightforward revenge story, but Aamir Khan's bravura performance makes it an extraordinary watch. The film brings back the popular theme of the '80s and early '90s - revenge, romance, action and thrill with a nice touch of humour.

Just like Christopher Nolan's 'Memento', the past and present are juxtaposed neatly in 'Ghajini' that has great action scenes excellently choreographed. Director A.R. Murugadoss maintains the thrill till the end.

After playing a sensitive teacher in 'Taare Zameen Par', Aamir goes for a role reversal in 'Ghajini' and impresses as an amnesiac killer. His agility and ruthlessness in the action scenes make it a compelling watch.

Now the flaws.

In terms of script, the film has nothing new to offer. What actually plays spoilsport in the film is the romance sequence. Although love forms the basis of the revenge that the protagonist seeks, the romantic scenes are neither written properly nor executed convincingly.

Also, Asin's character is not etched out properly and her acting skills are not impressive either. She looks good in a few scenes, especially in song sequences.

Comparatively Jiah Khan, who has a sizeable role, does a better job as a medical student. She looks quite hot in the 'Lattoo' song.

Sanjay Singhania (Aamir), a businessman tycoon who owns a cellular phone company named Air Voice, falls in love with Kalpana (Asin), a struggling model who fabricates a story that she is dating Sanjay in order to get big offers though she has never met him. She goes to the extent of giving an interview about her relationship with Sanjay to a magazine.

Ghajini movie Review Irritated by Kalpana's lies, Sanjay decides to confront her. On his way to meeting her, he sees a young girl (who happens to be Kalpana) helping handicapped children. At the studio he is pleasantly surprised to realise that Kalpana is the same helpful girl he had seen. He chooses to hide his identity.

Thereafter Sanjay keeps meeting Kalpana and their romance blossoms. He never reveals his true identity. The two decide to get married.

Meanwhile, Sanjay has to go to London on some business deal. While he is abroad, Kalpana saves a group of young girls from flesh traders led by the don, Ghajini (Pradeep Rawat). When Ghajini comes to Kalpana's house to avenge the loss and embarassment, incidentally, Sanjay too arrives.

Ghajini kills Kalpana and injures Sanjay with a heavy iron rod that causes him to lose his memory.

Apart from Aamir's admirable performance, the film's editing and music are excellent.

The film is good in bits and pieces. There are several loopholes in the film and scenes that leave many questions unanswered. The director takes an easy way out by not detailing the scenes.

Undoubtedly, Aamir is the highlight of 'Ghajini', and it is worth a watch for his sake.

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Date: 12/25/2008 7:21:33 PMsrk_kadz
I have seen the Tamil version of Ghajini multiple times and I have absolutely loved that film... I did not find any flaws in that film, though I did find some portions not so convincing. Asin was the soul of that film, she was brilliant and I absolutely love her. I hav seen all her Tamil films and I think she is a pretty gud actress... I think she definitely has more than her looks to contribute to the film.
Date: 12/25/2008 7:10:04 PMugababe
I seriously don''t understand where they get the reviews for the films on this forum.

GHAJANI was a superp film with mindblowing performances by Aamir and Asin, amazing music and a brilliant script. This new south indian director rocked!! I would recommend this film to anyone that appreciates good cinema instead of crap sing and dance shows.

I just got back from the movie and even with its length you don''t realize how long its been until you''re out of the cinema hall.

Its a gripping story and the theaters were packed. full house for every show with more then one hall open, the lines were huge. This shows that Aamir''s acting can bring in the masses.

GO SEE IT!!!!!! DONT LISTEN TO THIS REVIEW!
Date: 12/25/2008 6:48:10 PM-Mystery-
Well I wasn''t looking forward to watching it anyways. Thanks!
Date: 12/25/2008 6:13:49 PMazeeblowing
Stupid
who wrote this review i am sure he is il-legale child of srk film is supper and Ghajini F**K rab nay please dont write stupid coments next time if dont know how to write please take training.
Date: 12/25/2008 5:24:36 PMSalz.
i haven''t seen it but can''t wait to see it.
i won''t judge till i see it myself..
who writes these reviews honestly?
Date: 12/25/2008 3:27:25 PMherakhan
Bad review!!.....

It was an excellent movie......with absolutely NO flaws!!......This is a movie, which will definitely get all the awards!!!........
Date: 12/25/2008 2:14:34 PMKaneBC
Good all round entertainment. Aamir Khan was excellent but Asin was also very good.
Date: 12/25/2008 1:38:43 PMShadowKisses
Hypocrites. Easy way out, isn''t it?
The film is good in bits and pieces. There are several loopholes in the film and scenes that leave many questions unanswered. The director takes an easy way out by not detailing the scenes.

Just as the director takes the easy way out by not detailing the scenes with loopholes, the reviewer too takes the easy way out by not detailing what the unanswered questions are. As such, the reviewer is making the same mistake that the directer ostensibly made. Talk about hypocrisy at its best.
Date: 12/25/2008 1:05:25 PM*king*
this review is utter rubbish. if this movie is like the 80''s n 90''s then which movie 2day is very differenr in storyline. every movie resembles another movie sumwhere down the line. yeah this movie was inspired by momento but how many movies in bollywood r original 2day.

the highlight of the movie is the sanjay-kalpana love-story. the innocence of kalpana is wht makes the audience get connected wid her n they root 4 sanjay 2 kill ghajini. her character is well etched. the very first time sanjay sees her it shows she has a good heart, a helpful person. the struggles she faces while modelling which r indeed shown in a humourous way shows her attitude 2wards life. she is a happy-go-lucky person.

the screen-play is very gud wid adeqaute mix of past n present scenarios. even the way the past is revealed is gud. the flashback which is broken ito 2 parts helps in mainatining the suspense.

it is easy 2 criticize sum1. being a crirtic does not mean u have 2 juzz criticize.

*king*
Date: 12/25/2008 12:27:42 PMmyLuvShahid-ji
I agree IF reviews never trust they did same thing with RNBDJ but movie was awesome..waiting for this movie