Movie Review: Cheeni Kum
A geriatric chef falling-in love with a 30-something belle and countering the challenge of a younger-in-age father-in-law on the way: with the backdrop of
- Amitabh trying too hard to be Amitabh rather than a chef.
He’s a bit unsuccessful getting under the skin of the character and his discomfort at romancing Tabu shows: so does that mean he is acting well (given the fact that his character will be naturally in discomfort falling in love with a much younger mate). I don’t think so. I think its his real-life aloof persona that prevents him from being the character. But I do give him marks for trying - With an extremely weak and stretched script, how long really can the actors labour on
- Too contrived and everybody (actors/actresses, director, musicians) contributes to this
- Laboured and awkward acting from all around especially AB and Tabu.
- There are the ample charms of Madame Tabu to contend with but I must say that some of the romantic scenes are too pathetic for words
- Most of the jokes fall flat
- You watch AB and Tabu treating each other tenderly almost like a father and daughter. It begins to seem almost like………I don’t want to say it……… incest…………..
- About the only saving grace is Zohra Sehgal as ABs nagging mother
All-in-all: A must-miss film.
Credits:
Lyricist: Sameer, Manoj Tapadia
Editor: Chandan Arora
Cinematographer: CS Sreeram
Music Director: Ilaiyaraja
Writer and Director: R.Balki
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Nirvana,
As you know from reading my review, I wasn't a huge fan of Cheeni Kum like it seems everyone else is. I thought it was nice enough, but was irritated by some of the things you pointed out:
"Most of the jokes fell flat"--agree there as well...especially the ones in the second half. I thought the restaurant stuff was pretty funny.
AB's performance--he could have done this better, but like you said, its hard for him to go beyond the legend his persona has created for himself.
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