Sep 19, 2008 07:29 AM
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(Updated Sep 19, 2008 07:31 AM)
This Classic from the eighties is one of the few sci fi films to be produced in India incidentally it is also one of the best. Directed by shekhar kapur of "Elizabeth" fame Mr India is one of his earlier works. The cinematography may not be great but the rest sure is! An interesting and intelligent story that makes for full on family entertainment.
This movie will make you smile laugh and cry and bring out all the other various emotions in you. Sridevi players the bubbly cheerful news reporter and Anil kapoor the Super Hero who upon discovering the invisibility formula sets out to avenge the worlds evils. Aka Mogambo played by the greatest villain ever to grace the Indian screen Amrish puri.
His mogambo still strikes terror into the hearts of kids. Anil Kapoor & Sridevi's relationship is more of a homage to the Louis lane Clark Kent type relationship seen in several superhero movies. The rain and wind dance number by sridevi. could easily give the new crop of actresses a run for their money. brilliantly acted and executed her dance with the invisible man is simply unforgettable and who can forget her cheeky "hava hawi" number.
You can watch this film time and time again and not get bored. The special effects may be basic but the story and acting are just brilliant. directors and actors of today take a note. Its not just about the visuall appearance. its also about soul that films of today lack which this film is full of. watch it and be truly entertained one of my definite favourites...
Performance
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Sridevi and Amrish Puri steal the show, who could forget Sridevi's impeccable comic timing, her impressive Charlie Chaplin imitation, her Hawa Hawai number and the sexiest bombshell rain song Kaatin Kati Din Hi Raat, absolutely amazing. Amrish Puri confirms to the Bollywood industry that he is the greatest villain ever of Bollywood, his punchline "Magambo Kush Hua" is still remembered, one of his best performances. Anil Kapoor to showed good comic timing and his performance was also impressive.
Other notes
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After the success of this film, Stephen Spielberg offered Hollywood roles to Amrish and Sridevi for their amazing performance which impressed him very much, though Amrish Puri did a film with him, Sridevi turned the offer down due to her workload in India.
