Tashan - Movie review.

The events portrayed around the characters dont look or sound practical or believable. With a end that it had, Tashan is on the disappointment path. It started off well, each of the characters were introduced in the style and stereotype that they would be portraying in the rest of the movie. Perhaps the proceedings were fine, till about middle of second half. Thats when the pace slows down and begins to drag. The sudden change in Kareena's character was difficult to digest and believe. Even Saif had a tough time believing her!!

The climax was a major let down. It was as if the director had no clue how to end it. So he used some wacky stunts and thrills best suited for B grade films, the one's with which Mithun chakroborthy was once associated with or like some of the over the top south Indian action flicks.

Having said that, there is no doubt the characters were likeable as well as worth remembering once you leave the screen. The phunny english lines of Anil kapoor, or the total Kanpuria basha of Akshay kumar, you laugh and do enjoy the proceedings. Another disappointing aspect if not something that lifts the movie, is its music.  Lack of catchy numbers is not going to any add recall value for the film either.

The lead characters have done their job, in the best manner they know to. in the acting department, you cannot think of anyone else doing any better , given the limitations of a great script. The production is of high quality. Understandable, for a YashRaj film. The visuals for songs and sequences are appealing and the effort of the team is visible. For a first time director, its a job completed. Yes it could have been better, if not for the final sequences.

It can be recommended for a one time watch, if one has liked the works of Anil, Kareena, Saif or Akshay in the past.

* * 1/2

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