It's not often that a solid script as it revolves around larger than characterizations, with big star casts, with the top-charting technicians. Well, this sort of combos doesn't work very often in film industries. It's more illustrious with Shah Rukh's last week release 'Rab Be Bana Di Jodi'….
After tasting success down south in Tamil, Ghajini comes to conquer in Bollywood this Christmas. Does the film make it so perfect and best than the original version? This has been the most questioning areas that was figured from each of us. So, with these mindsets watch the film and you'll ennoble this flick as 'Best than the Original'…. The simple story of a protagonist avenging the death of a lover, finds an interesting coating with ample twists to make the three-hour movie an interesting watch. One of the clear highlights of this movie should be the detailing that has gone into the characters, be it in establishing how Aamir works out his plan despite poor memory or how Asin's eleemosynary natures are established from the start. The film is about Sanjay Sanghania (Aamir Khan), who is looking out for revenges for his girl friend Kalapana's (Asin) death. Might be this is so clichéd? But Murugadoss has it all inspired from Christopher Nolen's 'Memento' where the protagonist is endured with short term memory loss. With Sanjay not recalling any of his memories for every 15mins, it's just his Polaroid camera, alarm reminders and mobiles that will lead him to his target. But after certain extent, just imagine his pathetic situation as his implemental gadgets are deteriorated…. Who's Ghajini? How does he look? With such perplexing questions prevailing in his minds… Sanjay has to carry on with his vengeances … Aamir Khan with his well toned body is a treat to watch. There's enough scope for him to display it in the movie, and he makes sure it grabs attention. His ability to slip into the skin of every character is apparent as he plays a range of roles, from the rich businessman to the wounded killer or ecstatic lover. Interestingly, it is only the rugged short term memory phase of Aamir's that seems to win over. The younger Aamir however does seem tad old for his role, especially in the close ups. For almost half the movie, it is Asin who carries the movie on her diminutive frame and she does a remarkable job at that. Clearly, one of the better finds for Bollywood! As the garrulous Kalpana, who bluffs her way as a business magnate's lover or as the rescuer of girls from an illegal racket, she scores high and handles comedy sequences (which are a lot) with ease. The image of her just before the murder happens is a haunting one and her eyes perfectly convey the mixed emotion of love, fear and death in them. And then there's Jiah Khan, who isn't as impressive an in her debut 'Nishabd'. But getting to watch her dance for 'Lattoo' terms as item girl. But unlike in the original version, her role has more importance especially in the penultimate sequences… Ravi K Chandran deserves special mention for breezing through different landscapes in the songs, and for expressing gore when he has to, with the camera. AR Rahman's music, already a hit, appear at regular intervals, and Behka and Tu meri, make interesting watch. And while Aye Bachoo seems like a good fantasy, it is Kaise Mujhe that lingers. Sometimes, it does seem like the movie moves at its own pace in the first half, things do quicken up in the second half. The climax is feel good, and different from the original. A special mention of the stunt sequences which are crisp. An ideal mix of action and romance, there's something for every film lover http://www.cinefundas.com/2008/12/29/ghajini-hindi-movie-review -- regards, Vithur
