30 people at PVR andheri screen 1 for Bombay Velvet. whatever happened to first day first show buzz?
This doesn't look good..she is one of my most trusted critic..
Originally posted by: Deathstroke
@MehraAmod: Being Humans we all make mistakes.. Akshay (Joker) Hrithik (Kites) Ajay (RGV Aag) Salman (Veer) Shahrukh (RA 1) & now Ranbir #BombayVelvet..
Originally posted by: rogerrocks
#BombayVelvet is a Visual Diarrhea. A review!
Synopsis
In a parallel universe inhabited by doped Anurag Kashyap, there might exist a decade where guns come from Capone's America, gowns from 90s Miss Universe contests, goggles from 40s world War II Era, men's clothes from 50s Europe, art-deco buildings from Fascist Italy, but alas, such a decade never existed. When you are supremely stupid like Anurag Kashyap or brain dead, same in this case, then you mix everything in a grinder and come up with Kafkasque s borefest which is Bombay Velvet. Except some background music, this movie has nothing much to offer except ridiculous caricatures of characters from potboilers of yore.
Performances
Karan:
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We have Karan Johar playing some kind of early-age don rolled up as a newspaper owner a la Shah in Kohra. While Shah was masculine; effete Karan makes piecemeal of his role, being supremely untalented his cartoonish take on villainy is a sight to behold. Wearing ridiculous decade-confused, ill-fitting clothes, he simpers through his character. Dialogue delivery is produced with abundant display of teeth gum; as if he were snarling, unfortunately, also accompanied by a whinny sub-feminine voice. In some serious scenes, you will break out laughing. Karan Johar's acting debut is an unmitigated failure of epic proportion. Given his temperament, a Maharani type of role of Sadak should have been tried. But, alas, I forget, Karan is a MONUMENTAL ZERO in front of Late Sadashiv ji.
Anushka plays Rosie, love interest of Ranbir in this slow-paced tedious track. There is no chemistry between the two. She could have copied some actress from 50s/'60s but, no, you need brains to copy too. LOL. Unfortunately, for Anushka, her lip job for PK is still evident. Her lips look like a Venus Fly trap plant. They open and snap shut like a frog. She wears Miss World / Miss Universe costumes with long trails and sings some soppy numbers. A Jazz singer in impoverished Bombay of 60s trilling lullabies in a set copied from the film Chicago! Makes sense! NOT! Anushka, too, fails badly. A resounding flop by Anushka.Anushka:
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The person who decided Ranbir's look should be fired. His hair is a mop making him look girly. He has uncanny resemblance to 7 UP's cartoon. He plays some sort of a boxer, a character purloined from De Niro's Taxi Driver. Pathetic is the word I would use for Ranbir. A promising start fettered away in wrong films. Despite possessing a modicum of talent, his role is the weakest in the film. He epitomizes a Chinless man. Though playing a boxer with dreams of becoming rich by hook or crook, the script doesn't substantiate his longing. His acting is also very poor; his voice is a cross between Sanjay Dutt s bhidu mannerism and junked up version of Amitabh s Agnipaath. He is entirely unconvincing as Johnny Balraj. Though he tries to bring vulnerability into his role when interacting with Rosie, he manages to look amateurish. The wild kissing between the two may raise a pole or two in sexually frustrated Indian male but all it reminded me was a plumber using his pump to clear a clogged sewage pipe.
Ranbir:
Bombay Velvet is one of the weakest film ever directed by Kashyap. Fault lies squarely with Karan and Ranbir and a tenuous script. The film looks like a kaleidoscope of poached references from at least a dozen of Hollywood scenes. 30s gangster capers, 40s styling, Chicago, Taxi Driver, Rambo were unabashedly referred to create a confused maze of soulless characters, dialogues that go nowhere, sub-plots like smuggling and some land-deal add to the pandemonium. It is a kitsch gone sour. A tribute to one's ego and Anurag fails like no one has ever failed.
Box Office Verdict:
An opening of 10 crore is assured. Punjabi film critics will pay obeisance to this film because of their leader Karan. Racism in action.
Okay this is an outright negative review but the manner in which the film is being criticized is hilarious..I din even feel bad cos it cracked me up..Esp. the racism bit 😆
Anurag Kashyap's Bollywood movie "Bombay Velvet" starring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, has got mixed reviews from the viewers, who are confused over whether to like it or not.
"Bombay Velvet" is a period crime drama film, which is based on historian Gyan Prakash's book "Mumbai Fables". Set in 1960s Bombay, the film revolves around the story of boxer Johnny Balraj and aspiring jazz singer Rosie. How their hopes and dreams collide with theirindividual realities will form the crux of the movie.
Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have played boxer and jazz singer respectively in "Bombay Velvet". Their performances are the big assets and also saving grace of this much-talked about film, say the audience after watching the movie.
The movie buffs say that it has an interesting script, brilliant performances by lead actors and rich production values, but the boring and slow-paced narration kills the interest of the audience. We bring you the verdict of the film goers, who posted it on their Twitter handles after watching the film. Read the live update of "Bombay Velvet" movie review by viewers:
Ankita @ChotuMissMuffet
1. The film is so appealing visually. Almost perfect. The early Bombay and the whole feel. The music adds to it. And works in a good way. 2. Didn't like the narrative though. Especially the beginning or the first half. Second half, more gripping.Interval point quite interesting 3. But the point of any film, atleast for me, is that it should touch you or you need to feel for the characters. That didn't happen to me. 4. The end (won't reveal) otherwise could have been so moving or tear-inducing.But somehow that didn't happen despite me being so sensitive. 5. Probably why I feel a dialogue like, "Rosie mein aisa kya hai joh mujhmein nahi" during a serious climax scene didn't make sense Why??? 6. From KJo to Ranbir Kapoor. My point being, if you don't feel for the hero/heroine and feel angry on the villain in a film toh kya fayda! 7. I'm an admirer of Ranbir Kapoor's work. Be it Wake Up Sid or Yeh Jawaani... But in my opinion, he just didn't fit in Bombay Velvet. 8. While he fit the vulnerability his character needed perfectly, the intense part isn't for him I feel. There's a scene where... 9. There's dramatic music, the door opens, he walks in and shoots people. You need a heroic walk for such characters. Quite larger-the-life 10. But I just felt he didn't fit in. If you know what I mean:) And still you do love Ranbir in a lot of parts. 11. But Satyadeep Mishra who plays his friend Chiman is brilliant. And Raveena Tandon > Anushka Sharma when it came to the singing part. Anyway,so in the entirety, I ain't bowled over by #BombayVelvet but you can watch it once for the visual appeal and Ranbir-Anushka chemistry
MissMalini @MissMalini
Just watched #BombayVelvet and it was awesome, a tad long. But awesome! And @karanjohar you were epic! Especially that evil giggle hahaha
Avinash Lohana @AvinashLohana
#BombayVelvet a gritty love story crafted in an intoxicating long lost era, the money invested can b seen seen on screen @anuragkashyap72 #BombayVelvet wonderfully written, but gets lost in transition to big screen... Since performances all the way @anuragkashyap72 If you wish to be seduced by the era of 60s then #BombayVelvet is the film for you. Gr8 production value, gr8 content, average execution
Rachit Gupta @radiochatter
I loved #BombayVelvet. Yes it's flawed. But so beautiful. Such a terrifically put together effort. Well-made is an understatement @filmfare
Salilacharya @Salilacharya
Good things come in long and bug packages #bombayvelvet takes u into a forgotten world and u teliah evry moment Intriguing at times .. Tad long at times but u do fall in the love with world the detailing #bombayvelvet Yes #ranbirkapoor is brilliant #karanjohar #satydeep all woven in wonderfully #bombayvelvet .. Just wish the film had been tighter , i quite enjoyed the over indulgence hindi phillum style #bombayvelvet ohh and how can i forget @AnushkaSharma controlled tender and vulnerable at times .. works well for #BombayVelvet
Rhea Srivastava @VirtualRheality
#BombayVelvet puts me in two minds as I went in with massive expectations. It has some brilliant moments but remains half baked overall. #BombayVelvet has its moments but it seriously flawed in plot and character development.
Monika Rawal @monikarawal
So Disappointed... Didn't expect I would walk off after interval only. Such dragged n dull movie... @AnushkaSharma @anuragkash #BombayVelvet @PositiveEnayat I had such high expectations from #BombayVelvet but 20 mins into the movie n it looked so slow n boring. Only visual delight
Pankaj Sabnani @pankajsabnani
Just watched #BombayVelvet & I don't know whether I liked it or not. Slow & somewhat boring first half & a decent second half make #BombayVelvet above average. 2.5 stars from me. At the end of the day, #BombayVelvet is more of a revenge drama. Bombay is just a backdrop. And the songs of #BombayVelvet were so boring & monotonous. The sets of #BombayVelvet were good. Wish I could say the same about the film. Sigh.
Why So Serious! @surrealzakir
#BombayVelvet - Intermission Performances of the leads Saving the medicore Plot of the movie... Abv Avg Stuff U will not believe me if i say khambata Actually overshadowed Johnny Balraj n Rossie...But u will when see the movie. #BOMBAYVELVET Hoping for a Better n Engaging second Half... Special Mention BGM...Kummi Kummi Kummi Avataledaru evaroo kani #BombayVelvet Climax is Gud but that doesnt makeup for the boring n draggy second half of the film #BombayVelvet #BombayVelvet - A Spectacularly Shot Boring Lovestory - 2.5/5
Naanvi gagroo @maanvigagroo
Big round of applause and cheers to the man with a vision @anuragkashyap72 #BombayVelvet is your must watch this weekend! 1/2 Each and every performance in #BombayVelvet is worth your money. #RanbirKapoor is BLOODY brilliant, literally! #BombayVelvet #SpoilerAlert and a special mention to our very own @CastingChhabra for his casting n acting brilliance combined!
Sudhir Mishra @IAmSudhirMishra
Bombay Velvet's terrific.It's visceral,exciting with both scale n detail.D love story n d story of sleaze tht built Bombay merge beautifully Ranbir n Anushka perform with both restraint n abandon in BV.They r in love but for these lost souls love's necessary bt not enough.
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bombay-velvet-movie-review-by-viewers-live-update-632486
#BombayVelvet My biggest grouse is that the 4 writers, Anurag included, couldn't see the many logic loopholes in their story. Frustrating.
Originally posted by: Coldplaying
Critics ko Goa mein party karake bhi kuch faida nahi hua 😆
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