Friday, September 01, 2006

Lage Raho Munna Bhai - Worth the wait!!




Delirium. This is the feeling you experience while watching MUNNA BHAI M.B.B.S's Sequel "Lage Raho MunnaBhai". People talk about movie making et.al, but they often forget the basics of movie-making. Raju Hirani became a house-hold name when he gave a marvel like Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, with the second part, he shows that he is here to stay!

The decent, neat and sweet comedy that made the first part a delight, just continues in its sequel as well.

Story:

Munna is back, with his old-time chum "CIRCUIT"(Read Cirkit or Cirkut). This time around, the two "SOCIAL-WORKERS" still continue their work, kidnapping people and help a local-bigshot LUCKY Singh (Boman Irani).

Munna never works betweeen the time of 9A.M to 11A.M, because it is the time when his love interest Jahnavi (Vidya Balan) takes the duty of a Radio Jockey. Her words "GOOD MORRRRRRRRING MUMBAI" makes his heart flutter.

He wins a quiz contest on Mahatma Gandhi(which is conducted by Jahnavi),of course with some "help" and soon becomes an integral part of Jahnavi's life. She has to take care of a Old-Age House which is fondly known as "Second Innings".

Munna, with his innocent and kind-hearted nature tries to keep all the people happy. But, trouble arises, when LUCKY singh wants the house emptied to give his counterpart in his daughter's wedding.

Will Munna, be able to save the house? Will Jahnavi know the truth? Who is behind all this?---Well, you need to watch LAGE RAHO MUNNA BHAI for this!


Screenplay/Direction/Editing:

Raju Hirani sure knows how to keep the viewer engrossed while watching a movie. With the sequel, Raju Hirani just shows that bit of LOGICAL COMEDY with many heart- touching moments involved.

The screenplay is quite apt for the movie and especially in the scenes where Munna is shown talking to the Great Mahatma Gandhi Himself, is quite appreciable.

The director who also knows the editing bit can prove quite a gift to the movie and raju hirani does just that.

Dialouges:

The dialouges are also quite like two-sides of a coin. If few dialouges are "OVER-The-Top" Rib-tickling, the other dialouges are equally heart-melting. The conversation between Munna and the Mahatma is sure to evoke a deep-thought in the mind of a viewer.

Perfomances:

Sanjay Dutt/ Arshad Warsi:

Do their parts quite well.They just carry-on from the original MBBS, and suit the situation well.

Vidya Balan:

She is one actress who can "ACT", and her role is worth a second-mention.

Boman Irani:

Good-role, showcasing some negative shades. Good effort from Him

Others:

All others have equally done well and a special mention about the character who played Mahatma Gandhi in the movie should be given a round of applause. There are few special-appearances, but i wouldn't want to spoil your fun.


Highlights:

LRMB just showcases that simple way to make a person laugh and at the same time, evoke thoughts. The way of Munna mending people through "GANDHI-GIRI" is quite brilliantly done. On the whole a movie which makes you feel simply GOOD and a worth for your money.


Lowlights:


Not many in the movie, but few scenes bore you a bit.

Analysis:

The first part started off with less hype, but this is the sequel, the expectations from the crowd have doubled and LRMB lives up to the hype. Worth the wait, Worth a Watch. "Lage RAHO MUNNA BHAI".

What are you waiting for, go and watch the movie!


My Rating :3.75/5

Bottomline: Waiting for the third part!!!