Posted on October 29, 2007 - by Reema - 2 Comments

Movie Review: Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

The thrashing this movie got surprised me. I couldn’t believe that a movie making machine like YRF could churn out so many consecutive bad films (minus CDI of course). After watching, I guess I kind of agree with the critics.

We all know the story by now. So I’ll just do a ‘good points vs. bad points’ type of review.

Good points:
- Rani and Konkona are fabulous actors, and they don’t disappoint here at all, even with a weak script. They shine throughout the movie, especially Konkona. She’s just such a joy to watch on screen.

- Kunal and Konkona’s chemistry. They’re very cute and comfortable with each other. Their scenes were the highlight of the movie (except for Kunal’s scene eating a burger. A big turnoff.)

- Jaya’s performance. She’s great as always. All the women in this one dominated.

Bad points:
- Abhishek. He was completely unnecessary. Thrown in just as a love angle for Rani, which wasn’t needed at all. You don’t understand how he falls in love so quickly, how he immediately accepts what Badki does for a living, etc.

- Badki’s friends in Mumbai. At least the lady. She pushes Badki towards the profession, rather than helping her get a good job. What kind of a friend is that?

- The songs. Each and every one of them was boring, and half of them were unnecessary. Especially the Kunal/Konkona and Abhishek/Rani songs. The last one at the party was a big enjoyable, but then ruined by the English.

- Rohan being Vivaan’s brother. Really, if Chutki and Vivaan are ready to get married, wouldn’t she have met his brother by now? It’s too convenient.

- Anupam’s reaction to Badki’s profession is too calm. An outburst would be the norm, which is what should have happened, even if he did understand why she did it.

- The evil brother and nephew. How does the cousin find out so quickly what Badki does, how much she charges, etc. Also, their backstory is resolved too quickly, with Rohan and Vivaan threatening them. They back down too quickly.

- The manager at the hotel Badki is at. He so willingly gives information to Chutki.

- The ending is too clichéd. Rohan accepting Badki so quickly, both couples getting married together.

The movie could have been much better. Badki’s new profession is just skimmed over, and barely shown. The bright spots in an otherwise dull movie are Konkona, Rani, and Jaya’s performances. We’ve come to expect more from Yash Raj. I wonder what’s happening. Maybe churning out movie after movie isn’t working for them anymore.

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