Review of Main Hoon Na (2004) by Avik B — 29 Nov 2009

If you're looking for a touching story about a family torn apart, watch Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. If you're looking for a story about military conflict, watch Mission Kashmir. This film tries to be too much. After you watch, if you watch, read my complaints and find out why I expected so much more from Farah Khan.

***SPOILER*** DON'T READ UNTIL AFTER VIEWING***.

Complaints:

1. Bollywood over uses the "matrix" in their action films. This is the first time I've seen it used as both an action sequence and for comic relief in the film... corny.

2. The only good songs are the ones from Hum Kisise Kum Naheen.

3. Amrita Rao's ears are too big and Sushmita is not good looking. Not enough eye candy.

4. The story is kind of ridiculous. It combines military/action with comedy and romance all on a University campus setting.

5. The scene where he gets shot and falls perfectly parallel to the ground... c'mon... then they did it again in the fight sequence and made Suniel move like fucking light speed.. wtf.. and "wow" with the old bulletproof vest trick. Bollywood desperately needs to upgrade their fight scenes. Looks so fake.

6. Predictable... so very predictable... and that was a big ass explosion for a couple of grenades.

I liked:

1. Great acting across the board. I like Suniel, SRK, Zayed Khan and Amrita. Besides her big ears, she is very cute.

2. It was entertaining despite its many flaws.

Hollywood: 2 stars.

Bollywood: 3 stars.