Friday, 20th November 11:35 PM IST

HAPPY ENDING Is Breath Of Fresh Air

Pluses:

Saif Ali Khan again suits as a confused lover role, Illeana is good, Govinda is simply outstanding in every shot, Ranvir Shorey is hilarious, Kalki makes an impact, Kareena and Preity shine in cameos, breathtaking visuals

Minuses:

inconsistent writing, boring songs, 2nd half drags at places

Critic Rating:

3.5/5

Business Rating:

3/5

Verdict:

Watch it for fun filled romantic ride and some hilarious performances

Detailed Analysis:

Saif Ali Khan might misfire in films like 'Agent Vinod' and 'Bullett Raja' but he shines every time in a rom - com like 'Cocktail', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Kal Ho Na Ho' and 'Dil Chahta Hai'. Now he is back once again with one such film under his own home banner.

Film has interesting plot though it seems heavily inspired from Hollywood. Yudi Jaitley (Saif Ali Khan) is an idle man and has penned one bestseller book five and half years back. But since then he is simply wasting his time with girls, break ups and partying. Now he is broke and another writer Aanchal (Ileana) has replaced him. So now he is struggling earn money so his agent arranges a meeting with Bollywood superstar Armaan (Govinda). Armaan asks him to write romedy and at the same time Yudi is falling for Aanchal. How finally Yudi writes his script and how his real life and script find happy ending form the rest of the story.

Performance wise Saif Ali Khan maintains his impeccable record in such light-hearted romantic flicks. He plays dumb commitment phobic lover with all perfection. And yes he is too good as Yogi. Kalki is good as possessive love interest and Kareena Kapoor Khan shines in small brief appearance in first scene of the film. Ileana is good but she fails to match up energy levels require for such character. Preity Zinta and Ranvir Shorey are decent.

Film has some real boring songs and they are plenty in numbers. Editing is top notch and cinematography is breathtaking. Background score is good and screenplay is average  as film slows down in 2nd half. Story has nothing new to offer but dialogues are hilarious. Art department and costume department are very good. 

Director Raj & D.K. had given some interesting parts in past too and this time again they succeed with different treatment and fresh approach. 

Film will release tomorrow and will get 1800 - 2000 screens which will be apt for such film. Film has good chances at box office as there is no major competition and it has good positive feel good content. Multiplexes can take this film to good numbers.

Go for this one for some serious amount of laughter!