amarmann9
If you are looking for some Shakespearean drama, then this isn't the movie for you. If you want a really funny, somewhat silly, light and fun movie, then this IS for you. Thought this was a great movie! Even my kids enjoyed it. The highlights were Ajay's one-liners in English (ever cent discounts!) and Abishek's dual-role. He pulls off playing a flamboyant gay man really well! Almost too good! Anyway, lot of fun and don't listen to all the uptight party-poopers who are just haters. The story moves along at a good pace and does not drag like your typical bollywood film. Enjoyed some of the cheesy stunts and fight scenes too. Some of those were unintentionally hilarious, but all of it adds to the charm of the film. You won't regret watching this unless you're an unhappy smug person like some of the other reviewers on here. Enjoy! We loved it!
Reeshab-dutt
This movie has got Rohit Shetty written all over it. It's loud, chaotic and entertaining. The action sequences are also very typical of his work. lots of noise, cars flying, and superhuman fighting skills. To enjoy this movie I suggest you leave your brains at home and watch it. Ajay Davgan has done a good job like he always dose in a Rohit Shetty film especially his English which was the only thing that got me chuckling in the theater. Krishna Abhishek has done a lot of overacting like he always dose even in his laughter challenge TV shows. People like him but I'm not a fan in particular. Overall I think it's a one time watch. Don't look for sense in the movie.
Achyuta Ghosh
The 70s were golden times- not only because i was born then, but also because it churned out timeless classics from Bollywood. Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Golmaal was one such comic caper- Utpal Dutt and Amol Palekar effortlessly creating magic that demands multiple viewings. The definition of entertainment was different then- more substance, less style. Better acting, less special effects. High on creativity, tight script, memorable dialogues, hence less cringe-worthy situations. Rohit Shetty, after making billions through the name Golmaal, decided that he could wring it for some more, and out came Bol Bachchan, starring Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan.To be fair, and considering the current state of Hindi mass market comedies, Bol Bachchan is actually a watchable effort- i mean i actually did laugh a bit. The basic fabric of the original story is retained- Ajay is Prithviraj, the self-styled maharajah in Raunakpur, and he employs Abbas Ali (Abhishek Bachchan) who has had to hide his Muslim identity to prevent a caste war. The only think Prithviraj hates is deceit- but lies are told to cover up previous lies, and it snowballs into one comedic set-piece to another. Everything works out well at the end in an overdrawn climax as Ajay exclaims- "My chest has become a blouse"- go figure.Prithviraj is an extension of Ajay's character in Golmaal 3- Gopal. Tough, with a heart of gold, but a simpleton, he has two passions- the first one being body building, and the second being able to speak a version of English that is there just for added laughs. To Ajay's credit, he carries his character's stupidity with admirable honesty, and also allows AB Jr. to shine. As the titular character, AB gets the meatier role- and he is great in both, especially so in his gay avatar. Gay AB is even better than the current gold standard, Riteish Deshmukh- there i have said it!!!The funniest moment for me in the movie was where Mr. "Two left feet" AB Jr. has to dance to a medley of tunes. His chemistry with Ajay is great too, and this is one reason he should stick to ensemble movies, and stay away from solo features- Guru was an exception, then.The supporting cast also do a fantastic job in creating the laughs- its good that Asrani knows only one way to act, one way to deliver dialogues over 40 years- all through the movie you want Angrezo ke zamaane ka jailer to come out, and he does in the end. Neeraj Vohra as Makhan is a scene stealer, and TV comedians are in for good times it seems- the film starts actually getting funny once Archana Puran Singh makes her entry, as the evergreen Zohrabai, and Krishna as Ravi Shastri can make people laugh by his ability to cry at will.In fact it is the acting along with the solid source material which enables this film to punch above its weight. On the flip side, this is a typical Rohit Shetty movie with no connect to reality. The town of Raunakpur and its maharajah fearing denizens seem straight out of a period movie. There are unnecessary action sequences- cars are blown up, and glass shattered just because there is a budget for the same. Prachi Desai and Asin play the romantic leads in a strangely disconnected fashion, and like a lot of these action entertainers (Rowdy Rathore etc) the goons seem to largely come from Tollywood. The film should have ended 30 minutes before it actually ended, and the music by Himesh Rehammiya is really bad, even by Rohit Shetty's standards.To sum up, Bol Bachchan is another mindless comedy. Its heading straight for your wallet, not your senses, and i have a feeling that people who go to watch it already have their expectations set, so are going to enjoy it. A truckload of entertainment it isn't, its forgettable fare- been an hour since i have seen it and its already slipping my mind, but then there are a few enjoyable moments in the movie, and the humor is clean, the actors are sincere- 6/10 for that and i need to watch the original again ASAP.
cricket10
i don't see no other way to make batter this film..this is really good comedy movie..ajay has prove again that he can play any role he want and he make that role perfect..Bol Bachchan will undoubtedly draw in fans of muscleman Ajay Devgn (Singham) and his longtime collaborator, director Rohit Shetty (Golmaal: Fun Unlimited), for a healthy run at the box office. But its biggest surprise is Abhishek Bachchan, who reveals an unexpectedly subtle side and a talent for verbal humor in one of his best performances to date. Rohit Shetty yet again displays his penchant for picking the right actors for the right roles in Bol Bachchan. Ajay Devgn as the angry young Prithvi excels in a role that seems absolutely tailor-made for him. Abhishek Bachchan is entirely believable as the helpless simpleton Abbas. Asin scorches the screen as a desi girl with loads of attitude. Prachi Desai comes up with yet another fine performance in this enjoyable flick. Bol Bachchan also benefits from its slick storyline, developed by Farhan Yunus and Sajawal Sajid. Sajid has come with real strong dialogues too, which would definitely be lapped up by the masses. Screenplay by Yunus Sajawal is equally efficient. Editor Steven H. Bernard and art director Narendra Rahurikar also lend a distinct crispness and stylish feel to the movie.
