tiaradeol
Happened to watch this movie, 'I see you' recently. I have nothing to do with films by profession but whenever I watch a movie, I end up researching a bit on it too. So researching on 'I see you', I found out it was a commercial failure. I kind of couldn't believe it. It was actually a quite good feel good cinema- a similar feel I had when I watched Abhay Deol's debut, 'Socha na tha', which also didn't do well commercially.
At some level, movies do need to be commercially viable, but sometimes factors other than a 'good movie' might play a role. I admire Arjun Rampal's body of work but that doesn't mean I blindly believe in all his movies. I didn't like 'Dil ka rishta' or 'Humko tumse pyar hain' for that matter. But 'I see you' was a movie that I really came to like.
First of all, the concept of the movie, a spirit showing up in a happy go lucky guy's life from nowhere is of course imaginary genre. But then the movie doesn't try to prove anything about ghosts here. It just shows a weird possibility of such a thing happening to a regular person. And then a little love story developing between the spirit girl and the guy! Then there is a villain doctor who is trying to kill the girl but the guy helps to save her. That way the story is simple.
But what is unique here is the treatment. It's like easy breeze, just like the song 'subah subah' (it has three special appearances btw! Sharukh, Hrithik and cute little Mahikaa!!!). The scenes and background music are very easy flowing and without too much drama. I guess this is bit too easy-breezy for the typical Bollywood masala audience who are treated with lots of sensational roller coasters in most movies.
What's nice about the movie is the interaction between the spirit and the guy. Once the guy accepts the spirit is a real presence in his life, the flow of energy between them is very natural building up to a romance. The scene where the guy calls the spirit 'khubsoorat', or where he sings along the streets of London with her, or how she transforms his view of life at times is all well done.
The movie also carries lots of comic moments around the spirit. But again, it's not your slapstick type. It's subtle and nuanced comedy. The guy, Raj, running away from the hospital, his friend Akshay's disbelief, hospital scenes where Raj and Akshay save a life, Boman Irani as the psychologist, Sophie Chowdhary as the damsel co hostess with Raj, all are quite funny scenes.
Performance wise, Chunkey, Boman, Sonali, Sophie, Kirron- all do a great supporting job in their roles. The girl Vipasha as the spirit is likable, but I felt something was amiss. Perhaps her little girl like dress which she had to wear for the whole movie was a set back to her. She needed something more 'spirit' feeling since the movie is about her being the spirit. Acting wise, she is not bad, but could have been more charismatic with an aura especially again for being a spirit.
But the best part of the movie other than its music is Arjun Rampal. He looks gorgeous in all his movies (well he may look great just out of bed, brushing his teeth also, still..), in this movie, he looks one of his best looks. He is posh, stylish, suave, well spoken (hindi or English, the guy says his lines with such ease and charm, with that amazing baritone).. but the best part is he is endearing. His comic timing is subtle but effective. He emotes just enough never going overboard, nor underplaying. He is so charming as the flirt and then this really nice guy who comes around to help the spirit.
Now coming to the flaws of the movie- I feel the spirit should have been more enchanting than it is. Because the movie is based on the spirit and the romance between her and Raj. The climax should have been more effective perhaps. Because when it all builds up, the movie just ends without cashing on it. The last scene where the girl and the guy meet again could have been more interesting too.
Cinematography and music in the movie are top notch.
With all this, I see you, is still a really nice movie to watch on a gloomy day and feel nice. I think it failed because of not having the masala factors, item songs, sloppy jokes and OTT sequences! Was multiplex a thing when the movie released? I don't know! Yet, I would recommend it to all feel good movie fans and Arjun Rampal fans! Lovely it is!
varghesejunior
I see you is an enjoyable film. Arjun stars in this supernatural story,and as a lead actor,it's a remarkable film of his compared to the others. Raj Jaswant,bachelor and a famous TV channel host in London,comes across a lady who says she can be seen.heard and felt only by him.Initially not believing it,Raj soon discovers it to be true.He then goes along with her to find out how she has attained this ghostly state,and how he can help her,only to learn that thongs are more complex than what appears to be, and she soon falls in love with him.The concept,authentic or borrowed(From Mohanlal's "Vismayathumbaththu" maybe) is good.Music is beat tapping,choreography is remarkable.Arjun does a fair job.That's why I've given 8 on 10. The sad thing is this film would've probably done better if it had released in the 90's.Such concept is not what people want now I believe. Anyway,it's a near 2 hour entertainer. And don't look for logic.It's a supernatural kind of film,not practical.Just see and enjoy!
Nikhil Wason
True, 'I See You' is an exact replica of 'Just like Heaven'.The entire plot has been copied without leaving even a single element behind!! This starts right from the fact that Viphasa (Reese in Just Like Heaven) meets with a car accident that puts her into a coma and results in her spirit roaming around in the city. She meets Arjun Rampal in his apartment room, again typically Just Like Heaven and what's more, Viphasa too like Reese is a doctor and falls in love with Arjun!!! Though the story is good, its not original and that is what brings it down! And I bet, Vipasha didn't perform better than Reese! I'd recommend people to watch 'Just Like Heaven' instead! ;)
arkasamanta
I rented the DVD of this movie, because from the story I had guessed that this film is inspired from the Hollywood movie "Just Like Heaven", and I liked that movie. So I wanted to see how this movie turns out! What I got was a combination of average acting with Plot holes!! The movie gives up the main suspense of the story in the very beginning! The story's potential has not been used to the most! But still, this movie turned out to be a nice "Time pass" flick. Arjun Rampal as RAJ was average and so was Chunky Pandey. But the face to see is that of the new arriving actress Vipasha. She reminds me of Salma Hayek! although she needs to work a lot on her acting, she did a good job in the film. Lots of Special Appearances like Shahrukh,Hrithik,Sonali were an added eye candy! Music was not worth mentioning. But the locations of London were too beautiful! One last word! You can see this movie, but don't expect too much! And if you want to test the strength of the plot then watch "Just like Heaven" Instead!
