Lawbolisted Powerful

Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

bobbysing Following a 13 years old hit (RAMANAA/2002) revolving around the same 'all seen before' crusade against corruption in films such as HINDUSTANI, A Wednesday, HOLIDAY, JAI HO, UNGLI and many more, GABBAR IS BACK has nothing fresh in the name of subject matter and thus isn't able to win over the viewers wholeheartedly as Akshay's SPECIAL 26 or BABY. Moreover using the name of the most famous villain of Hindi cinema in its title and main dialogues, the team simply tries to make a fool of their audiences gaining some instance attention since the project has nothing to do whatsoever with the evil dacoit of SHOLAY and his infamous persona.GABBAR IS BACK begins with a few kidnappings shown in its opening sequences only giving you a feeling of 'Deja-Vu' as something similar seen before in Akshay's HOLIDAY (that was also written by A. R. Murugadoss). So its first 40 minutes are strictly routine with many clichéd and unconvincing scenes served with some good action along with a catchy love song having some hilariously written lines. However, just when the viewers are about to give up, the director comes up with a terrific hospital sequence, revealing the shameful truth behind the exploitation practiced by the hospitals and their pressurized doctors. The particular sequence wins over the viewers in a big way despite the fact that an exactly similar scene was earlier there in GOD TUSSI GREAT HO (2008) having Priyanka Chopra in the place of Akshay Kumar. But obviously no one is expected to remember that forgettable sequence, not given much mileage in that non-performing project as a comedy.Anyway getting back to GIB, the film impressively pulls in the viewers just before the interval and then again falls back to all routine stuff like a typical Hindi film made on the ages old formula with only one fresh side-angle of Sunil Grover. For instance in the second half, we have an expected tragic background of the hero where he loses his family, gets humiliated and then decides to change the social system taking the bloody path. There is a well shot song depicting his love life and then later a 'must-have' item song too featuring Chitrangda Singh, who was once considered with a lot of respect as a talented actress. As usual, there are mentally lost police officials who strangely know nothing about GABBAR (not even his appearance) whereas the loud, hamming villain more concerned about his 'brand image' than his own son's life, can easily get Akshay's picture from the CC camera footage of his hospital. Adding to the inspirational angle, a particular sequence of the politician being hidden in his own house is straight taken from Sunny Deol's GHAYAL and the finale crowd scenes look like something highly overused, preachy and unrealistic. In addition the last scene forcibly incorporating the line "Tera Kya Hoga Kaaliya" fails to make any impact due to its weird placement. In other words, the absurd insertions keep coming one after another without caring about the logic, but the tightly written script progressing at a good pace with a pulsating background score doesn't let you raise a question putting it honestly.Not treating its women well, the film has a completely silly role given to Shruti Hassan which she also chooses to perform half- heartedly and then we have the cameo of stunning Kareena Kapoor who is strangely there to provide more glamour and not any (much needed) emotional support to the film playing the victim lady. The supporting cast has its own share of annoying actors like the noisy villain, shouting police officers and the over-reacting doctors in the hospital. Plus though GABBAR has a big team of 'comrades' working with him for the cause, but the viewers do not really know even one of them properly by name or face.In straight words, the film is largely saved by only two names considering the performances. And those are of Akshay Kumar playing the cool revolutionary professor with a winning smile and Sunil Grover as the enthusiastic hawaldaar investigating the case on his own. Akshay remains a pleasing and fit figure on screen delivering all the well written dialogues and action sequences with a charming ease. Whereas Sunil Grover, surprises one and all with his sincere act, coming out of his famous image of a funny women popularly known as 'Guthhi'.Musically, the title track of "Gabbar Aa Jayega" is enjoyable, two love songs have catchy compositions (but strange lyrics) and the item song is lifted from a Pakistani number "Kundi Na Kharka Sohneya, Sidha Andar Aa". Summing up, GABBAR IS BACK directed by Krish (from South) has an okay cinematography, clever editing, some powerful dialogues and an uplifting background score, collectively pointing towards a relevant theme of corruption with all noble intentions and two key performances to enjoy. But since its content matter more or less remains the same with nothing fresh or innovative to offer lacking a lot on the logical grounds, the film doesn't turn out to be anything more than a one- time watch and that too preferably in a single screen theater to have a better entertaining experience.Besides the fact to be considered seriously is that since the 80s, films have been made featuring a personal mission undertaken against the corrupt system, but this demon of corruption is still haunting us all with no major change seen in the last few decades. May be because we widely consider such attempts made just for our three hours of entertainment alone and the message is not to be taken along while moving out of the theatres contributing in the social drive. So if possible just think about it too in case you enjoy watching the typical masala entertainer looking forward towards a better society ahead for the coming generations.

Dark_Lord_Mark Grabbar is an Indian movie with some nice flair.The action is nice, not the best I have seen but nice.The action takes a back seat to the message. Corruption needs to be punished. Grabbar is he friend or foe? Good or bad? It is a Bollywood film with a good message and anyone who is a true fan of hero movies, 80's action movies, guy movies will like it.I wanted to rate it a 10, but I settled on 9. The film might not be for everyone as it is in Hindi and somethings may not translate to English very well.9 out of 10. Very enjoyable.Grabbar is not the hero we want, but the hero we need!

Abdo Walid a very entertaining movie with a powerful message.i would recommend this movie to all the people i know.the story is 10/10.acting is 10/10.i just skipped some of the songs xD.the looks and the sound of gabbar was well chosen the girls also was dressed up well. i hope every one in this world would watch the movie.that message must spread all over the world just imagine if we lived in a world free of bribe :).watch that movie i know you will enjoy it.there is only one thing that i wanted to see, but i cant say what is it lol :).

Prasannjeet Singh In a line, the movie shows a very unrealistic way of fighting against corruption by a group of few intellectual people. The story feels really motivating and the movie gets 9 out of 10 for that, but overall, we see the same old not-so-perfect picturization. Audio-Visual sync is something not taken care of at many scenes, and I think this should very well be considered in a movie review.Furthermore, I felt that the character of "Shruti" played by Shruti Hassan was forcefully inserted in the movie. Being the Female Lead, there is nothing significant the character does or contributes to affect the main plot/story. A truly androcentric movie, could have been better without a female lead: less masala minutes and more focused on the plot. In a separate story-line, the movie also describes an honest but ambitious constable. The character was also not justified. The movie can be described as motivating with a good story-line completely wrapped with the same old unneeded masala, such as dialogs with purposeless echoes, traditional and non-essential item song, single man fighting with ten or more goons at the same time and winning, dream song sequence, etc.I personally feel that this story could have been told in a lot, lot better way, but for Akshay Kumar fans, the movie can be seen in Theater, because he has done justice with the character. People who liked Kick, Singham and similar masala flicks should not miss it as well. Others looking for a little finesse, can wait for the TV broadcast, in my opinion.