The lousiness of a movie review

"Ghajini" in one word is 'GREAT'. It is most probably one of the best movie of 2008, if not “the best”.

When I first read the review by Khalid Mohammed, who until last Thursday was someone whose reviews I used to look forward to since he was a director of class, I honestly thought that Aamir Khan burnt his fingers this time.

Before I went for the Friday show of "Ghajini", I read the review by Times of India where it was called a "blockbuster". Now I was in a dilemma - how can the same movie have so very different reviews, especially since Khalid Mohammed's review literally tore apart the movie. Imagine the pun intended when he names Aamir Khan, Asin, Pipes, Rods and Ketchup as the cast of "Ghajini". And it got worse in the actual review.

Coming to the point, I went to the movie with no expectations, but the entire 3 hours was very gripping. The acting, cinematography, music, screenplay, dialogues - everything that Mr. Mohammed mentioned was crass, I found it good. And surprisingly everyone in the theatre was moving with the movie and I could not hear even one complaining.

I had just one answer to this difference in views of Mr. Mohammed versus that of the film-goers - et tu Brutus, Khalid Mohammed - even you are sold!!! The economic recession is certainly showing...

The pathos of "Kaise Mujhe" (Ghajini)

I never thought a song could impress me this much; atleast not from a soundtrack which I did not consider to be a classic. But the pathos in "Kaise Mujhe" from hindi movie "Ghajini" simply stole the breath away from me. A R Rahman is at his career best with this song; the beauty of the voice called "Shreya Ghoshal" is literally showcased and highlighted to such an extent in the alaap that... words surpass me... Benny Dhayal was also great and did an excellent job.

I have seen the rushes of this song on TV and must say that AR Murugadoss has given an excellent feel to this beautiful composition with very simple and touching visuals.

This is not a normal pathos song but just do this... be aloof, dim or switch off the lights and listen to the song on a good music system or use head-phones... you will see the effect.