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Contract - Notepad
Contract
quick review:
In broad terms, it's a 'been there seen that' underworld movie. The regular Ram Gopal Varma style of covering gangsters and their lives. But it has a certain rugged feel about it and the sub-plots and side characters are fresh which can make a good DVD watch.
This page has additional observations, other than the ones noted in the main review.
Plot Summary
Aman (Adhvik Mahajan) is an army man who comes face to face with Sultan (Zakir Hussain), a terrifying terrorist. Sultan chillingly explains how he is happy because he has a mind of his own and knows his aim of life. Aman, though not convinced is willing to give Sultan the benefit of doubt. He leads a peaceful life until one fine day...
What Worked
- The opening sequence between Aman and Sultan.
- The focus on eyes. Especially because Adhvik has lovely eyes.
What did not
Note: This section simply lists the things that I did not like in this movie. This is not the overall impression about this movie. Please read the full review here
- Lines given to Aman's daughter! She looked about 4-5 years old. The use of words like 'politics' and their appropriate usage sounded too heavy for her age.
- The RD gang was pretty easily convinced about Amaan's background.
- The martial arts show-offer member of RD's gang. It felt like he existed in the script for the sole purpose of the one cool line that was a dig on him.
- The I have a hangover kind of a feeling given to Sultan's character.
- The phone call set-up Amaan uses to save himself from a corner - seemed too easy to be true.
- The exchange between Aman and Iya is shot as if its out of a horror movie. Didn't work entirely for me.
Nitty-Gritty
This section lists things that I think are not important to the overall impact of the movie. In most cases, it could be explained away by something like, "we noticed the glitch after the scene was shot and there were schedule/budget issues and thus we could not re-shoot it". I like giving the makers the benefit of doubt, but I am amused nevertheless. Hopefully, they will tickle you too.
- Was Aman living in a chawl? With air conditioners in every room?
Contract - Movie Details
- Official Sites: Website
- Banner: Ace Movie Company, PVR Pictures
- Producer: Praveen Nischol, Sanjeev Bijli, Ajay Bijli
- Director: Ram Gopal Varma
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- Lead Cast: Adhvik Mahajan, Sakshi Gulati, Amrita Khanvilkar, Prasad Purndhare
- Supporting Cast: Zakir Hussain, Sumeet Nijhawan, Ziyah Vastani, Raju Satyam
- Story: Prashant Pandey
- Cinematography: Aseem Mishra
- Editor: Amit Parmar, Nipun Ashok Gupta
- Background Score: Amar Mohile
- Action Choreography: Allan Ameen
- Music Director: Amar Mohile, Sanaa, Tutul, Bapi
- Lyrics: Prashant Pandey, Mehboob
- Art Direction: Khyatee Kanchan
- Running time: 120 minutes
- Reviewer: meetu
- Categories: Hindi Movies
- Genres: Crime, Terrorism
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16 reviewers have given Contract an average rating of 1.1/5.0. 2 yays, 11 nays, 3 so-so. See all external reviews »
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Comments (14)
Style to ramu is taking quotes from Fountainhead and Godfather and pasting it in a movie script..
Well i guess ramu's review of reviews has scared the hell out of you... poor meetu.... According to me a critic should have the capacity of handling criticism... but u have chosen to do away with it by not reviewing contract... its a shame.....
not at all, soapy! Just watched Contract and am in the process of writing the review. Should be up here by tomorrow morning, latest!
Contract Review...
In braod terms, it's a 'been there seen that' underworld movie. The regular Ram Gopal Varma style of covering gangsters and their lives. But it has a certain rugged feel about it and the sub-plots and side characters are fresh which can make a good ...
ajay brahmatmaj's review...
http://chavannichap.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_18.html
Terrorism is the favorite concept for the film producers from the beginning.
I hope Mr.Ram Gopal Verma will come with some new concept in his new movie contract.
//I promise this is the last time I mention RGV ki aag when I review a RGV product!//
I know! even I have a tough job avoiding Aag when talking of a Ramu movie.
U seemed to have liked Contract better than me..
My take on it:
http://passionforcinema.com/contract-movie-review/
The thing is Sudhir, I find it a bit annoying when people complain about old work, but I just can't let Aag let go...annoyed now by my own double standards ;) But, i'm going to keep my promise, hope RGV will oblige too, by not forcing me too :D
I like your review. According to me the movie is not that much as i expected. It is similar to satya.
You are not serious are you ?? :) Well some things wr juz too big for my little mind.. I need to work on my brains to understand ramu's movies...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILERS
1] Why everytime, the hero opens his mouth, he spits philosophy/ramuism, even Ellsworth Toohey does not do tht..
2] Why IB guys are always with Goonga, use communication devices people, its so simple..
3] Why a leading terrorist comes himself to the target city for terrorist attack..
4] They are planning a terrorist activity/bomb blasts, and they are deciding on locations one day before. are the movie makers serious ?
5] Goonga and his wife are so extra loud, they actually get on your nerve.
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Well this movie is another crap from RGV factory. I have started believing that Satya was just a fluke.
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a torture all the way.......Ramu should b sentenced imprisonment for making such movies...dont know hw many people (among the audience) might had been mentally tortured during this 2 and half hours
.............the worst movie ever seen so far...the lead actor cant lead anywwhere,,the most irritating characters where goonga and his wife,,
Ramu should understand ..movie making is not just about placing camera in most unpredictable places( now we can predist Ramu bhai anyway)..
Ramu bhai...u need a psychaitrist..i know one,,..
A well made movie......major problem is the lead actor.......couldn't act at all....some sequences between goonga and his wife are really irritating .......
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