Movie Review: London Dreams (2009)
Cast: Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Asin, Om Puri, Khalid Azmi, Michael Gamarano,, Rannvijay Singh, Babsy, Artner, Brinda Parekh, Adithya Roy Kapoor
Producer: Aashin Shah
Director: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Music Director: Shankar- Ehsaan-Loy
EXCLUSIVE REVIEW BY HANUMANT BHANSALI
After the super success of Aankhen, Waqt, Namastey London and Singh is King, Vipul Amrutlal Shah presents London Dreams. The main highlight of the movie is Vipul for the first time is working without his lucky mascot Akshay Kumar and ropes in stars- Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Asin, Om Puri, Rannvijay Singh and Adithya Roy Kapoor. Post Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, the duo Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan has come together for the movie after almost a decade.
The story revolves around two infancy friends Arjun (Ajay Devgan) and Mannu (Salman Khan). The two friends, completely diverse in their nature and living, however one thing that was common in the two was music. Arjun an ambitious guy from India, dreams to make it big in music world and lands in London forming his own band with Priya (Asin), Zoheb (Rannvijay Singh) and Wasim (Adhitya Roy Kapoor).
Whereas Mannu, on the other hand is a simple guy, young at heart, no great ambitions in life, and enjoying life to the core in India. A talent gifted Mannu, however wastes his talent of singing by performing in local weddings.
Arjun on one of his visits to India, take Mannu to London to include him in his band. Mannu due to his authentic way of performing become’s the favourite of the mass instantly. This makes Arjun feel jealous and apprehensive as what Arjun took years to achieve, Mannu did it at once. That’s when things start taking a catastrophic turns and twists, making Arjun insecure
The envy and the evil spirit further grow in Arjun when Mannu finds a place in Priya’s heart, whom Arjun loved but failed to express the same. It’s then when Arjun plan’s to destroy his best friend. Thus begins the journey of emotions, drama, jealousy and revenge.
London Dreams is certainly the best work from Vipul Shah till date. The director very well expresses the emotions of the die-hard friendship that feel you relate with real life. The movie technically is absolutely flawless and the cinematography by Sejal Shah is top notch. The background score by Salim-Sulaiman goes well with theme of the film. Surely the director has left no stone unturned for his (Dream) project.
Amongst the drawbacks of the film it is the climax and the music. The climax is a bit over-stretched and the concert with which it ends is a bit disappointing as it involves a slow track. The end with a thumping fast track could have been better. On the other hand the music of the film by the talented trio ends with a disappointing note. The music about the movie should have been more impactful as it is all about rock band but fails.
Talking about the actors, undoubtedly their performance has been the best. The chemistry between Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan is amazing and has build up even more in a decade which is very well seen on-screen. Salman Khan is stunning and impressive. Ajay Devgn’s performance is outstanding and flawless. Asin is commendable and does justice with the role. Aditya Roy Kapoor and Rannvijay create an impact instantly.
Overall it’s a thumb’s up for the movie!!!
Radiosargam Movie Rating: 7/10
Hanumant Bhansali
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very good review.good for salman and ajay.
Worst movie of this month after Blue
My Rating: Half Star
Recommend for couples as movie is almost shot in dark and halls are empty.
Everybody is way overdressed. All stars are above 35-40 yrs of age trying to be dudes..what the heII is wrong with these guys.
Comedy by Salman Khan is kinda good. Nothing else to watch in this movie. Beating given by Ajay Devgan to himself was not cool at all.