Thanda matlab Mangal Pandey Audiences said they would return for another viewing, only because of Aamir Its finally here the film that everyones talking about. The film for which Aamir Khan grew his hair and moustache; the film from which Aishwarya Rai was dumped; the film that was expected to be worth every bit of the four-year-long wait since Aamirs last release.
But does Ketan Mehtas, Mangal Pandey The Rising, live up to all the expectations? We were with the audience yesterday evening at the films premiere at the Inox multiplex at Nariman Point and the initial response seemed just like Aamirs favourite cola thanda. Audience restless Aamir Khan and his Rising gang greeted the theatre crowd before the film began, saying, Weve put in a lot of effort in the film. But that didnt really matter to the audience who seemed quite restless in the first half, with some people even walking out during the films songs. Aamir plays the lead role of the revolutionary, Mangal Pandey, who, in his own way, triggered a mutiny among the Indian sepoys working for the British army in 1857. The add-on characters come in the form of English actor Toby Stevens who plays Gordon, a kind-hearted British officer and Heera (Rani Mukherjee), a prostitute Mangal falls in love with. Boring, too long Says 21-year-old Akash during the intermission, The impact is not even half as good as Lagaan. The story drags and becomes a bore. His friend, Nirmal, adds, The look of the film is also very artificial. It doesnt look like the film is based in 1857. It looks more like a costume drama. A R Rahmans score seems to have come in the line of fire yet again. None of the songs, except the soul-stirring Mangal Mangal, are any good. In fact, they detract from the film, states Monisha, who came to watch the film with her sister. Some feel that the films length (18 reels) is the main culprit. Nowadays, were used to seeing films that are short and snappy, says Uttam Chand Sahni, who drove from Santacruz to watch the film. But great climax But there is a silver lining to this cloud too. The climax was very good. Aamir was exceptional in the last 30 minutes, says Raj. His colleague, Dominic, adds, The last scene of the film, where Mangal Pandey is hanged publicly, has a solid impact. Adds Sujal, while walking down the stairs after the film is over, Why did Aamir have to wait for four years for this film? Its not Rising, its surprising. But Kanika cant stop gushing about Aamir, Hes just outstanding. Im going to see the film again, just for him. Her sister Lata adds, He makes the film much better than it actually is. The fate of the film will only be decided after the long weekend is over, but right now, its running to packed houses all over, with the film getting a record-breaking initial all over. Aamir Khans charisma has drawn in the crowds for sure. The crowds just have to last. http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/116045.htm "We neglect our cities at our peril. For, in neglecting them, we neglect the nation." -John F. Kennedy ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> <font face=arial size=-1><a href="http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12h9u6qsq/M=362335.6886442.7839733.3022183/D=grplch/S=1705331874:TM/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1123858427/A=2894366/R=0/SIG=138c78jl6/*http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/arts_culture/?source=YAHOO&cmpgn=GRP&RTP=http://groups.yahoo.com/";>What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good</a>.</font> --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> This August, Discover the Birth of Your Independence and The Magic of A.R.Rahman's Music in Mangal Pandey - The Rising http://www.risingthefilm.com http://www.mangalpandeythefilm.com Music released: Jul 14, 2005 Movie releases: Aug 12, 2005 Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
