Movie Review MAIN AUR CHARLES Fails To Entertain Despite Impressive Performances
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Friday, 30th October 11:40 AM IST
MAIN AUR CHARLES Fails To Entertain Despite Impressive Performances
Pluses: Randeep Hooda is very impressive in menacing role, Adil Hussain is outstanding, Richa Chaddha is good, editing is top notch, costume and art direction are authentic Minuses:
boring sound and songs, inconsistent cinematography, below par dialogues, lackluster direction
Critic Rating: 2/5
Business Rating: 1/5
Verdict:
Watch it for Randeep Hooda and Adil Hussain
Detailed Analysis: Prawaal Raman made interesting films like 'Darling', Darna Manaa Hai' and 'Darna Zaroori Hai' but still he never succeeded at box office. Now he is back with crime biopic 'Main Aur Charles'.
The intrigue kicks in when a couple of bikini-clad bodies are washed ashore a beach in Thailand. That's when you know that Charles Sobhraj, a Indo-French con man, who also has a penchant for killing women is around. There is no logic for his action. You have simply bought into the explanation that he is a psychopath who can charm the panties off the women; so much so, they don't even notice when he is putting them down. To escape a death penalty in Thailand for multiple murders, Charles flees to India. Now the plot veers between Goa, Mumbai and Delhi. His modus-operandi is repetitive; he sleeps with his prey and then drugs them to death. You are also told he uses the passport of the women he kills to plan his next escape. Makes you ponder, was immigration that gullible? Anyway, the morally bankrupt hippie culture of that time helped this killing machine stay on a roll. Even as cops on his trail, from different Indian states are shown squabbling to mark their jurisdiction, Charles makes a monkey of them by stage-managing his arrest and escapes. Prison wardens eat out of his palm as do inmates. A criminal law student Mira Sharma (Richa) also finds herself inexorably drawn to him. By the end of this film, Charles (here we are talking about the real man) who is currently lodged in a Kathmandu prison is given celebrity status. Performance wise Randeep Hooda is simply outstanding and fits perfectly in this role. His demeanor, his walk and his persona all gel well in addition to his intense act. Watch out for court scene with Richa Chaddha, priceless! Adil Hussain is surprise package because he shines as honest cop Amod Kanth despite not so well written dialogues or role. He is equally impressive and menacing. Richa Chaddha delivers another honest act after 'Masaan'. Supporting cast consisting of Bipin Sharma, Tisca Chopra, Mandana Karimi, Alex O Neil and Dijena Dejanovic lifts the film. Film has below par screenplay and dialogues are pathetic. Though interesting plot keeps thing lively. Film has razor sharp editing. Music is pathetic. Cinematography is inconsistent but costume and production design is perfect. Background score is irritating.
Director Prawaal Raman had great story and intriguing character in hand but he failed to execute it as he tries to treat it like Sodenberg at times and then he plays to gallery. His confused approach kills a film which could had been a wonderful successful film. Film will release today and it will get average reviews but it will get poor opening due to lead pair and niche promo. Film will also suffer due to dull pre Diwali period. Only exceptional word of mouth and big growth on Saturday can save its skin.
Go for this one only if crime stories are your cup of tea! | |