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Naqaab

Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi Sharma Dir: Abbas , Mustan
wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)
quick review: It is a shame that another brilliant concept has been flushed down the drain because of half-baked attempts at narrating and acting. The product comes across as tacky because of the constant shuffle between comedy, unintentional comedy, a few extra-predictable scenes, and unexpected plot twists.
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Plot Summary

Karan (Bobby Deol) and Sophie (Urvashi Sharma) are deeply in love with each other and are all set to get married. Sophie meets Vicky (Akshaye Khanna) and has a change of heart. Who masks what emotion is for you to find out...

What Worked

  • The curiosity created by the black and white camera shots. You know someone is recording what is happening to the characters in the movie, but you don't know who and what for.
  • The horizontal and vertical transitions (wipes) between scenes that looked like the roll of a die.

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

  • The opening sequence introducing Sophie comes across as a badly composed fashion show. Also, there is only one model.
  • What was the whole idea behind making Sophie work at a Burger King. I hope it was not just to show that she wouldn't know how to hold a wine glass. She might as well have worked in a better paying job. Atleast that way the rent at the huge bungalow could have been justified.
  • A parking lot is full of cars. In broad daylight, Sophie hears a sound. Why does she behave as if all hell has broken loose? Is nobody allowed to move in the lot when she is walking around?!
  • Last but not the least, why was Sophie the chosen one? Oh, this is not Harry Potter, is it...sorry...

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.

  • Why is the door to Vicky's house open in the scene where Sophie comes from the wedding?
  • Why do people wear sunglasses when they are indoors? Especially while they are watching TV?
  • Why does Vicky own girly clothes? Especially jeans that fit a girl?
  • How come none of Sophie's relatives attend the wedding?
  • How come Sophie doesn't suspect anything when she sees so many strangers at the wedding?

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External Reviews

11 reviewers have given Naqaab an average rating of 0.7/5.0. 1 yays, 9 nays, 1 so-so. See all external reviews »

Comments (10)

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Review - Naqaab...

It is a shame that another brilliant concept has been flushed down the drain because of half-baked attempts at narrating and acting. The product comes across as tacky because of the constant shuffle between comedy, unintentional comedy, a few extra-pre...

posted 4 years, 10 months ago
harry:

cut the crap. The movie is not as bad as you have projected it. Go get a breather...Bakwaas review

posted 4 years, 10 months ago harry has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See harry's page for more details.
Amit Kaundinya:

hey 3.5/5 for the story?????? I guess you'll change your mind when you read this http://movietonic.com/2007/07/13/naqaab-a-blatant-copy-of-dot-the-i/.
Also do check my review.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago amit has posted 8 comments and has rated 0 movies. See amit's page for more details.
meetu:

Opinion acknowledged, harry.

Yeah Amit, I haven't seen "Dot the I", but have heard that "Naqaab" is a frame by frame, dialogue by dialogue copy of "Dot the I".

I think I am sort-of okay with movies being "remade". I mean, if it is an original idea, nothing like it! It gets points for just being original, whether or not it is well made.

But if they are copying it, the least they can do is copy it well. Oh well...

It still doesn't take away from the fact that I liked the story. True, Shiraz Ahmed shouldn't be getting the 3.5/5, trusting what you and other people who have seen "Dot the I" have to say, but due credit ought to have been given to Matthew Parkhill.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago
Amit Kaundinya:

ya meetu correct, so doesn't it mean 3.5 to Dot The I rather than 3.5 to Naqaab? How can points be given to the story writer of Naqaab when he has merely done a copying job. I hope you have seen the trailer of Dot The I which i hv put bon my site. Cannn't you see how blatantly Naqaab has been copied.

I have rented a DVD of Dot The I and will watch it soon. I would reccommend you to do the same.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago amit has posted 8 comments and has rated 0 movies. See amit's page for more details.
meetu:

Thanks Amit, saw the trailer and am certainly putting down 'Dot the i' on my to-watch list.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago
Larah:

No, not at all!! Naqaab is not copied from "DOT AND I", in fact it is inspired. Abbas Mustan have done an excellent job...because it has a superb script and plot! It's a totally different movie with different, creative style and technique! Akshaye Khanna steals the show, he's outstanding, mindblowing, terrific, fantastic, first-rate, brilliant and superb! He shows maturity and professionalism...he has given a power-packed performance! Bobby Deol does a good job only in the second half and Urvashi Sharma is brilliant as a newcomer! It is an edge-of-the-seat thriller and Abbas and Mustan are the masters in this genre. The suspense is there from the beginning. It will shock the audience, it has lived up to my expectations.

posted 4 years, 10 months ago Larah has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Larah's page for more details.
Hetal and Anuja:

Nice Review. Here is my review of Naqaab

posted 4 years, 10 months ago Hetal and Anuja has posted 3 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Hetal and Anuja's page for more details.
shilpi:

i hate this picture

it cannot be seen with family

posted 4 years, 9 months ago shilpi has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See shilpi's page for more details.
shaoib:

good movie. i have never seen this type of movie in my life

posted 4 years, 9 months ago shaoib has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See shaoib's page for more details.

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