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Film Review: 'Ghajini'
January 03 2009 04:30 PST
Review by: Phylis J. Iqbal
The Story:
The story is about a man who is seeking revenge for the death of a loved one. The problem is that he forgets everything after fifteen minutes and must retrain his mind with Polaroids he has taken of people and places. He has killed several people and is in search of the one who is responsible for the death of his beloved. He quickly finds out who this killer is and goes on a crazed, violent rampage to get justice.
Aamir Khan as Sanjay Singhania - The transformation of the character is really amazing. The difference between who Sanjay Singhania was and what he's become is like going from a normal, well-adjusted happy human being to an angry, revenge seeking, animal killing machine, with tinges of remorse.
Asin Thottumkal as Kalpana - A pretty, funny and generous woman who is always winning people over with her charm.
Jiah Khan as Sunita - She's slightly overcurious and the cause of many problems, but nice and well-meaning.
Pradeep Rawat as Ghajini - An angry, but powerful man who doesn't seem to show concern for who he's killed.
Cast:
Aamir Khan as Sanjay Singhania
Asin Thottkumkal as Kalpana
Jiah Khan as Sunita
Pradeep Rawat as Ghajini
Crew:
Distributor: Studio 18, Adlabs
Production House: Studio 18, Adlabs
Director: A. R. Murugadoss
Story & Screenplay: A. R. Murugadoss
Choreography: Gita Kapoor
Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi
Music Director: A. R. Murugadoss
What Works:
The story within the story is a nice break. The viewer sees Sanjay as a killer and then they see the very familiar Bollywood fall in love sequence. The entire movie is pretty good overall, because it offers a variety that is sometimes lacking in the boy meets girl and falls in love story that is usually offered in many Hindi films.
What Doesn't Work:
For those who have seen the American film 'Memento', to say that it is nothing like it is a stretch. A.R. Murugadoss says he did not see 'Memento' before he wrote his screenplay. Whatever the case may be, there are some stark similarities. Other than that, the cinematography in the song sequences is sometimes better than the rest of the film.
The Soundtrack:
The film's soundtrack leaves something to be desired oftentimes. There are a few songs which are not that great and then a couple which are really worth listening to and nice to hear.
Slated Or Rated?
Overall, this is a good film. It has its moments where it seems like there is something lacking as far as filming or special effects, but as a whole piece it's a good movie, although sad and very violent.
4 out of 5
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a very nice story and the kalpna was v v best amir was out standing.
This is a very good movie.I like this movie and it is the best movie that i saw in my life.Thank You.
i don't know...............kiyoon abhi tak main watch nahi ki.............
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
A REAL GOOD MOVIE AFTER A LONG TIME.AAMIR KHAN WAS OUT OF THE WORLD AND SO WAS ASIN.ITS A HISTORY.NO ONE COMPETE WITH AAMIR.
Hello sir I am very sad tht nokia star screen awards had not given u BEST ACTOR award but its really no matter u get award or not U ARE THE BEST ACTOR IN THE WORLD
sir Again today I have seen ur movie Its really osim really har eh scene mere ko ache se yaad really sir I salute u for ur acting
What a Different Hair Cutting.
An ordinary love story with extra-ordinary Aameer Khan & Asin.Pradeep Rawat turns out to be a mediocre villain as Ghajini.Except for "guzarish"and "behka" songs ARREHMAN'S music score is ordinary. change of hair styles and body exhibits were not required for Aameer Khan to play the character as the script & screenplay were also ordinary.
Hi Amir, you are supereb after this movie I like u very much you look so sexy in some scenes. i realy love u.
Hi Amir movie is great Really a very gud movie and U acted u Excellent
it is so interesting i loved it very well!
amir khan is best actor
This movie is REALLY nice!!! i highly suggest this movie to everyone it's thrilling,intertaining and sad love story and it will win everyone's heart cause it did mine so please do watch this movie i know everyone will love it!
Ghajnii mr aamir where does an auto reach chinchpokli in mumbai what contest did asin win to get the flat on the whole the movie was not great tatoo on his body to remember as his memory loss ever 15min for me well the movie was nothing much to rave about mrs colleen traynor chembur mumbai
superb movie...... i cant say any thing about this movie because hit hit hit hit hit film and i will give it ***** ok. Amir best of luck....
nice movie.i have not seen such a movie in the histry of bollywood.very nice work by aamir
nice movie...
i agree this movie was amaging.it dosent looks as if this movie is a remake of memento.asin and amir are simply rocking
I too agree on the comments made on this movie ,indeed an entertaining one with all kind of emotions picturised from love to hatred.but only plot i hated is sachin identity not revealed to kalpana due to which i lost interest in rest of the movie.but amir is the best as always
i agree, this movie WAS amazing. when i first heard that this was a remake of memento i was a bit skeptical, but they didn't lift off of memento at all, just the basic premise. aamir khan had a stellar performance as well.
an absolutely INCREDIBLE film
loved the movie, but it's not a different story Cherry, it's copy of the hollywood movie memento, which is actually even better then ghajini.
Great movie! loved it!! diffrent story. Aamir did a awesome job and the new girl is also very good, SUPER DUPER HIT! BREAKS ALL RECORDS!
1st half of movie has all beauty & goodies 2nd half is more tragic & sad but all together movie holds it plot remained on track - different but not super.
Awesome..loved it
you know this is the best movie then why give it only 4 out of 5
amir khan is best acter
Best move for the year 2008. Excellaent MOVE&Music .