Dec 23, 2005 12:28 PM
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(Updated Dec 23, 2005 12:28 PM)
‘Bluffmaster’ begins excellently. The very first sequence sets the movie’s pace. But the story derails whenever the movie goes onto the romantic track involving the lovesick bluffmaster repeatedly approaching his ladylove.
Frankly, Abhishek’s character in the movie should have been better chiseled out. Roy is a somber bluffmaster who reacts with repulsion to the comedy going around him. Add to it Abhishek’s own serenity that lends a further serious look to the character. Ideally, Abhishek is not suited to this role. An actor like Sanjay Dutt would have done wonders to it.
Ritesh Deshmukh delivers what is expected of him. He chips in some good, humorous moments.
But it is Nana Patekar who pales everyone with his lively, lecherous and funny act. He plays an Hotelier who keeps secretaries for more reasons than just typing. He worships himself in the mirror and knows well how to square up with anyone who causes him some harm.
The best part about Nana’s performance is the way he delivers his lines. His dialogues, particularly in the pre-climax sequence, are extremely hilarious.
Boman Irani, too, acquits himself well. His humour is lighthearted. He really excels in one scene when he gives life’s wisdom to the bluffmaster.
Priyanka Chopra enacts her part well, but her character has little direct significance to the story except the fact that she happens to be Abhi’s ladylove.
In a nutshell, Rohan Sippy offers a mixed package in ‘Bluffmaster’. The movie’s plot doesn’t move in a straight line. It meanders between romance and comedy. Thankfully, the songs in the film are not a hindrance to its pace.
Only two bluffs in the movie are intelligently conceived. The first one comes at the beginning, the other at the very end.
No two thoughts, the end of this movie redeems all its shortcomings. This is the reason enough to see ‘Bluffmaster’ once.
