Phata Poster Nikhla Hero

wogma rating: Watch if you have nothing better to do (?)

quick review:

Pretty much what you'd expect - silly and more silly which is funny occasionally, story that has no idea when to stop, and so on.

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Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
Running time: 145 minutes
Genres: Action, Comedy
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How long can we let the craziness of Andaz Apna Apna make us look forward to the next Rajkumar Santoshi film? Sure, I also liked Damini, but since then his films have been very inconsistent. You don't like some, you like some, and at least I, didn't love any.

Phata Poster Nikla Hero for sure, looks like it is not going to be the next Santoshi film I love either. Shahid Kapoor is decidedly over-acting. The concept doesn't seem to hold much water. I guess a few good lines here and there is the most we can expect.

I had loved a couple of songs from Rajkumar Santoshi's last film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani, but Phata Poster Nikla Hero doesn't give that respite either. All I can say is at least it looks like a reasonably clean film.

Music Reviews:
glamsham - "3.5/5"
Indian Express - "2/5"
Milliblog - "ear-friendly and commercial 2-dhansoo, 3-melody soundtrack!"
Music Aloud - "8.5/10"

- meeta, a part of the audience

Films like Phata Poster Nikla Hero make me wonder about the larger purpose. What drove the makers to make this film? So, here we have the theme of a wannabe actor landing himself in situations which force him to become a real life hero. Squeezed in you have a mother's aspirations for her son. All of this is made out to be silly, just in case you take any of this seriously. But, then the laughs drain out because of repetitions and/or labored explanations. The story knows not where to stop and you are running around in circles much like the characters in supposedly comic climax fight sequence.

Andaz Apna Apna had an elaborate and absolutely hilarious last fight sequence - purely because it was silly beyond comprehension. Phata Poster Nikla Hero seemed to be gearing up to something similar. Unfortunately, it wasn't even close. Also, the sensibilities have changed since the 90s too. Which pretty much can be said of all of Phata Poster Nikla Hero.

From the texture of the film to characters like the righteous mother - the film has a very dated feel about it. As if the makers were relishing nostalgia, rather than make a fresh film. The only thing fresh about the film is Shahid Kapoor's performance. Yes, the role and the film's genre require him to be loud and so he is. Yet, there is a certain composure about his performance within the context of his character. He over-acts and yet there is some constraint to not get annoying.

Ileana D'Cruz on the other hand irritates soon enough, especially at places where she is required to pause between words for effect. The timing is all wrong. Though its cute to see Padmini Kolhapure back, her performance is as theatrical as it ever was. Darshan Jariwala, Zakir Hussain, Sudhir Mishra all go about their dos like they would in any third film that they do.

I must say though, there are times when you can't help but laugh at the silliness on screen. Much like Andaz Apna Apna - despite the annoying self-referencing jokes strewn across the film. But, of course, these times are few and far between. Less often than the completely out-of-context songs that are picturised in a completely different tone to make the misfit even worse.

In general, I find silly comedy cumboresome. Even Andaz Apna Apna, arguably the silliest of them all took its time to grow on me. At least, it went all out there. Phata Poster Nikla Hero seems like the writers lost steam within 30 minutes of run-time. How are we supposed to hold up for another two hours?

- meeta, a part of the audience

34 reviewers(?) - 2 yays 20 so-so 12 nays

Warning: clicking on "full review" will take you to an external website that could contain spoilers.

Thumbs up, by Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama : ...On the whole, PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO is an entertainer all the way. ... full review

Thumbs up, by Madhureeta Mukherjee, Times of India : ... You may not like this film if you don't have a taste for silly humour & mindless gags! ... full review

So-So, by Subhash K. Jha, Apun Ka Choice : ...At least we are ensured that the slender pretext for laughter is bolstered by hefty actors.... full review

So-So, by Bobby Singh, Bobby Talks Cinema.com : ...if you loved watching AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI a lot, then you are sure going to enjoy PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO too as a one-time watch, particularly for all its entertaining funny moments in the first half. So just keep that yardstick in mind and make your own decision for the coming weekend.... full review

So-So, by Shalu Dhyani, Bolly Spice : ...Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is not a film that can be highly recommended but it not unwatchable either... full review

So-So, by Rashma Shetty Bali , Bollywood Life : ...we are not thrilled with it and you may not be either. Our suggestion: treat this one like a Govinda film – a no-brainer – and have fun.... full review

So-So, by Suparna Sharma, Deccan Chronicle : ...Phata Poster...' is a filmy falooda, a parody of Bollywood films that draws most of its comic energy from Bollywood clichés — actors, themes, scenes and plot-lines. Till it’s laughing at itself, it’s funny. When it starts taking itself seriously is when the fun stops.... full review

So-So, by Rony D'costa, Desi Martini : ... Shahid Kapoor acts well in a film that couldn't decide if it's a comedy or drama. The high points are the filmy references but Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is is brought down due to its over-the-top treatment. Strictly a one time watch. ... full review

So-So, by Sarita Tanwar, DNA : ...If you are a fan of Andaz Apna Apna, you might want to catch it. You will find enough references to the film to remind you of the old film and have a few extra laughs.... full review

So-So, by Neha Mathur, fullhyd.com : ...Go watch it if you don't mind a middling comedy, and more importantly, if you are starved of "wholesome" family entertainers that caters to the whole spectrum, from grandparents to the little ones. ... full review

So-So, by Martin D'Souza, Glamsham.com : ...Send to Friend PHATA POSTER NIKHLA HERO is a one man show... full review

So-So, by Rajeev Masand, IBN Live : ...Phata Poster Nikhla Hero'loses steam at the halfway mark... full review

So-So, by Saurabh Dwivedi, india today : ... All in all, Shahid's attempt at comedy turned out to be successful.... full review

So-So, Indicine : ...The funny dialogues and gags The funny first half Shahid Kapoor as Vishwas Rao The music by Pritam... full review

So-So, by Mohar Basu, koimoi : ... I won’t call it a must watch since the film becomes a drab post-interval with its dwindling laughter and story going haywire but nevertheless you can give this one a shot. It won’t be entirely regrettable!... full review

So-So, by Nandini Ramnath , Live Mint : ...This slapstick comedy proves Shahid Kapoor can’t be written off easily... full review

So-So, by Jaidev Hemmady, Movie Talkies : ...Rajkumar Santoshi’s latest offering can be defined as a ‘timepass masala’, though the second half could have been funnier... full review

So-So, by Divya Solgama, MoviezADDA : ...overall basis this movie is like a phata dhol which managed to create loud noise initially but later fails to even create a squeak... full review

So-So, by Shubha Shetty-Saha, Mumbai Mirror : ...The best scene of the film is the one which involves Salman Khan. Khan plays himself and actually plays himself, thus giving this film a delightful interlude.... full review

So-So, by Karan Anshuman, Mumbai Mirror : ...Essentially a gimmicky two-star film that entertains in bits, a half star extra for Salman Khan's epic, self-deprecating cameo... full review

So-So, by Sonia Chopra, Sify Movies : ...Phata Poster Nikla Hero is just about watchable for the few funny moments and an interesting first half. ... full review

So-So, by Gayatri Sankar, Zee News : ...If you want to take your kids for a movie, then ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ is definitely a good choice this weekend. And even otherwise if you still want to watch the film, do not go with great expectations.... full review

Thumbs down, by Deepa Gahlot, cinemaah : ...Regular film watchers would be able to tell which plot point comes from which old film; maybe today’s college kid audience would find it all novel and funny. But a “Maaaa” song? Nah! That time is definitely past. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Rachit Gupta, Filmfare : ...The highlight of the first half of PPNH is the chemistry between Shahid and Ileana D’Cruz. Here you have two good-looking actors complimenting each other perfectly.... full review

Thumbs down, by Simantini Dey, FirstPost : ...Phata Poster is meant to be a comedy, it isn’t funny. If it is an action film, then it’s so last decade. What it definitely is, is a disappointment.... full review

Thumbs down, by Johnson Thomas, Free Press Journal : ...There’s even a few clean laughs to be had here. So, in comparison, is a better film by Half!... full review

Thumbs down, by IANS, In.com : ...Rajkumar Santoshi do when he gets together with a talented star-actor like Shahid Kapoor. But what to do? Everyone wants a good laugh! It makes us forget about the troubles outside. Never mind the trouble that humour seems to encounter on screen each time someone makes a comedy. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...Shahid Kapoor tries to do everything he can in the film... full review

Thumbs down, by Mansha Rastogi, Now Running.com : ...Phata Poster Nikhla Hero has funny elements but very few and far in between. The rest of the film is plain head-breaking bore... full review

Thumbs down, by Saibal Chatterjee, Passion for Cinema : ...Stay away from this film if you value your time and money.... full review

Thumbs down, by Sukanya Verma, Rediff : ... Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is a period film; set in the 1980s, where Shahid Kapoor plays a role that Dharmendra could've shot in his sleep.... full review

Thumbs down, by K.N. Gupta, SmasHits.com : ...Phata Poster Nikhla Hero' does not have much of a plot or a story. Acting is okay. The movie can be missed!... full review

Thumbs down, by Sudhish Kamath, The Hindu : ...Shahid carries it halfway but the film runs out of jokes. ... full review

Thumbs down, by Mr. Care, Upper Stall : ...I think Raj Kumar Santoshi does not need to remind people of what he's done every time he makes a film like this. We may not see another Andaz Apna Apna from him, but we could see something totally different, and given his past achievements, that may be worth looking forward to. ... full review

101 tweeters(?) - 68 yays 9 so-so 24 nays

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aaalok13: Phata poster nikla hero is ocassionly entertaining.Did not like it. An avg movie for me.

vijay__46: 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' is bland and offers nothing new. But the music is good thanks to Pritam.

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maheshpansari: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is the kind of dim-witted comedy that might leave the hardiest of Bollywood junkies in tears.

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7 readers - 4 yays 1 so-so 2 nays

Want to Watch, by TimELiebe : Nothing Wrong With a Little Junk Food on a Sunday Night.... :)

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Bipul Khan : 99

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Fan

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Joya : 98

Yay! Thumbs Up, by Ritu Verma : 2 time watch your gf only

So-So, by YouthTimes : ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ is sheer dissipation!

Nay! Thumbs Down, by Nishant Wadhwa : Avoidable.

Nay! Thumbs Down, by Suman

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Parental Guidance:

  • Violence: Lots of gun fights and fist fights.
  • Language: Clean
  • Nudity & Sexual content: A pole dance by a fully-clad Shahid Kapoor in a bar.
  • Concept: That of a wannabe actor becoming a real-life hero and his duty towards his mother.
  • General Look and Feel: Bright and peppy.

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Comments (14)

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Heh - oh, come on, Meetu! It looks like good dumb fun - and I really like Shahid Kapoor, so we'll be seeing it once it hits DVD (since it's unlikely this will end up making it to our local Multiplex!).....

I'll admit, I'm kind of looking forward to seeing him channel his Inner Shahrukh Khan! :D

Lost In Confusion

The promos are too amateur, to say the least. Shahid sounds too fit for his role. His dialogue delivery is as good as the dialogues. Hope Santoshi has kept better in store for the audience. Otherwise, if promos represent what I'm supposed to expect from the movie, it's a foregone conclusion.

"Type the two words"? Are we human? :-p

@TimELiebe oh dear! :P

@Lost In Confusion :D true that. Sorry, didn't get ""Type the two words"? Are we human? :-p"

Fan

Being crazy for clean entertainment, I have booked tickets for tomorrow night.

Personally my expectations are zilch zero nada. Primarily because I was never a massive Rajkumar Santoshi fan despite critics' cult like adoration of box office dud Andaz Apna Apna. Secondly the promos are not kicking up the expectations, unlike those of D3 and to some extent K3, and thirdly the songs are yet to catch on despite having heard them a few times.

Let's see how the product turns out. Shahid certainly needs a big hit as since Jab We Met and (to some extent) Kismat Connection, he has not really had a blockbuster to his name. Will try to post back my feedback over the weekend.

Lost In Confusion

"Pretty much what you'd expect" Spot on, but for most of Shahid fans and a few of Santoshi's (so as to exclude myself; sadly, the promo was too revealing than appealing), I suppose. Yet I may give it a go when the occasion coincides with me having nothing better to do. And w.r.t the captcha in my earlier comment, I meant that there were digits, not words!!! Apparently, didn't mean it in a critical way; was JK.

@Fan let us know how it goes. :D

@Lost In Confusion good call, I say! (oh ok - for the captcha :P)

Fan

I was thoroughly entertained by the film.

For people who need an intelligent logical rational film: please stay away. You will most certainly detest it.

The film is a pure Clean (with a capital C) classic brainless logic less entertainment. You go in there to get some nicely timed punches, some good dances, lots of colurs, dollops of gravity defying Rohit Shetty style stunts, and come out refreshed.

Gags, one liners just keep on rolling at regular intervals. They are not non stop, to get a stomach ache. But they are reasonably well paced.

Shahid Kapoor is in good form, and his comic timing is superb. The Vinod Khanna joke in the most melodramatic scene of the film gives an idea of the tone of the film.

All other actors were pretty good in the various comic scenes.

Post interval, in less than 5 minutes, the remaining half of movie became quite predictable. So no marks for innovative or twistful story. But even in the predicted plod of the plot things don't get boring.

Ileana was just there as eye candy, no other purpose. Padmini Kolhapure looked like she needed lessons on applying minimalist makeup, otherwise she is alright reprising Nirupa Roy type of role - and indeed the mere paas maa hai moment does come.

30 seconds of Salman Khan was worth every millisecond. Salman's expressions were hilarious.

Did not understand the initial titles that stated We are "greatful" to Akshay Kumar.

Go for it if you enjoyed Clean movies without having to worry about each scene intelligently.

Phata Poster Nikla Hero is a waste of a decent idea, waste of an adequate build up, waste of a brilliant actor (Shahid) and waste of your time and money. Avoidable!

@Fan :)

Suman Chakraborty

Direction: 1.5
Story: 1
Lead Actors: 2.5
Character Artists: 1.5
Dialogues: 1.5
Screenplay: 1.5
Music Director: 2
Lyrics: 1.5

Nishant Wadhwa

One of the crappiest movie to come out this year. Except for a couple of one liners there is nothing good about the movie. By the time the first half ended I was looking forward to get out of the cineplex. Should avoid on all costs.

@Suman oh wow! you saw it. For some reason didn't think you would. :D

@Nishant :)

Phata Poster Nikla Hero is a nice movie. Its got all the elements a comedy movie should have. Thanks for the review.

It's Very Nice Movies Phata Poster nikala Hero. This Movies Comedy And i Like Thos

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