Being the first release after the 2 month dry spell at film theatres post IPL, audiences were enthusiastically awaiting a picture. While in totality it does fall short of being the big great summer entertainer that it is been claiming to be, it however manages to bring many laughs for you. “The fact is that critics don’t have to tell me whether my film is good or not. It is the job of the audience and they would decide if ‘Housefull’ works for them,” Sajid quoted during production.
Sajid, who also wrote the film, strains too strong to add humour to all frame. He resorts to the everyday gay and Gujarati gags. The two things you expect from Housefull are non-stop laughter and non-stop entertainment. That’s because the promos of the movie have previously given you an inkling of what to expect from this film.
To give Sajid due credit, he has created many rip roaringly humorous situations that are well executed by his actors. Most hilarious sequences are done by Akshay Kumar and Ritesh and displays amazing chemistry in that. Also Every actor in this film takes the film to the next level.
It’s not merely an assemblage of funny sequences or a mere montage, but is backed by a stroy. The story is about pretenses, and how in the name of saving one’s face and reputation, lies lead to bigger lies, stemming from wanting to impress family members. Housefull narrates the story of Aarush (Akshay Kumar), the unluckiest man in the world!. Aarush is in quest of true love to turn over his bad luck for good. In search of love he gets married to the daugher of a rich man Jaih Khan. But there’s a twist in the tale. Then enters Sandy (Deepika Padukone), who falls in love with Aarush. Then enter another girl Hetal played by Lara Dutta (Bobs wife) into the plot. To spice up the matter Sandy’s brother Arjun Rampal also enters the plot. How Bob and Aarush come out of this mess, forms the crux of the film.
It is the out come of admirable group work. I am not attempting to write a full housefull movie review here.Akshay underplays his part superbly. All those who felt that the actor tends to get loud or needs to be controlled will change their belief with this movie. Riteish is brilliant as natural. He doesn’t give you an impression that he is acting. Though the story primarily revolves around Akshay, Riteish stands shoulder to shoulder with Akshay in this one. Next Arjun Rampal does a fantastic job as well. Deepika carries her part with amazing confidence and again she will be remembered for her performance in this one. Lara is a seasoned player when it comes to comedies and she’s too good at it once again. Her scenes with Riteish in particular and also with Boman are first-rate. Jiah also excell in her role.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Ritesh Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan
Information from Housefull a Movie for Mass
