A mishmash!. Review on Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai

Humko Tumse Pyaar hain is a mismash of several Bollywod films . To be honest, you expect a lot from director Vikram Bhatt, the director of Raaz ,Dewaane Huye Paagal and Fareb, but the film belies your expectations. It is like a ship with a hole.

Besides Vikram Bhatt's credentials, the title of the film gives the impression that you are going to watch a 'hatke' love story, a welcome change from the usual boy-meets-girl fare witnessed innumerable times earlier. But Vikram Bhatt and his team of writers have boxed up the same old wine in a new package.When compared to the director's previous accomplishments, Humko Tumse Pyaar hain pales on both the levels – script and music. The story of the film is as old as the hills and the screenplay does precious little to elevate the situation.

The first half of Humko Tumse Pyaar hain has its share of light sequences, which are thoroughly enjoyable. The Amisha-Arjun romantic track is breezy, while the Rajasthan portion is simply hilarious. The interval point holds a lot of promise, but the post-interval portions do not live up to the expectations.

Director Vikram Bhatt has opted for a script that is monotonous and which embarks on a lot of cinematic liberties. The switzerland portions are indigestible. Even the climax does wee little to perk up matters To be honest, the scripting is of sheer convenience.

Anand Raaj Anand's musical score is also a downer. The tunes are cyclical and identifiable, although it must be said that the picturisation of the songs is commendable. Yet, the placement of songs towards the second half is improper, for they look forced in the goings-on.

Director Vikram Bhatt leaves an impression in a couple of sequences, not entirety. A fraction of the flick does have the by-now-famous stamp of the accomplished director, but after a point, the weak plot overpowers the director completely.

Cinematography is eye-filling. The locations of Europe make the film look visually affluent. Dialogues are tolerable at places. Action scenes are well implemented.

Bobby Deol goes through his role with earnestness. Amisha does her part with fervour. Arjun irritates.

On the whole, Humko Tumse Pyaar hain has a dull script, which will limit its prospects significantly. It will have a bumpy journey at the box-office.