FAN - Overexposure doesn't help

It's all about SRK... That could be enough to explain this flick but let's make a bit detailing.
So the movie starts on a high note, u know the basic plot coz of promos. A die hard fan (Srk) and his superstar (srk again) are the central characters. A vfx added Srk looks impressive but beyond a point u get bored to see the two versions of him.
Needless to say SRK acted well as both characters. Even Aryan Khanna can be said is just how SRK would be in real life. Both characters are portrayed and defined well by the maker Maneesh sharma. You can understand the craziness of the die hard fan but the evilness goes a bit too far and illogical at times.
The direction is ok but many sequences like chase scenes could have been avoided (and the song 'jabra fan' could have been added). The movie has its highs and lows. Certain things like no law and order to catch the criminal fan and his capability to reach out places and act to destroy the star makes it illogical for the 2nd half.
Overall this Srk vs Srk movie is all about Srk and too much of it is not convincing to watch in a theatre.

Verdict : 2* on 5

The jungle book 3d - Nostalgia at its best

For the 90's kid it has to be a delight to watch jungle book. The song remade by Vishal bharadwaj is in itself a hit for all.
The movie storywise is almost same as the cartoon film release but the 3d effect is pretty good.
Purposely checked for the Hindi dubbed as it has famous star voices and was ok with the experience though. Irfan khan as baloo is a delight and surprising with Punjabi accent so nicely done. Priyanka chopra as ka and Nana patekar as sher khan are just upto the mark having high expectations from them. Om Puri as bagheera has been pretty calm and composed as needed for the character.
The good part is there is no change in the storyline for the stars. It goes as per the characters.
A one time watch though not the best but for reliving the experience.
Verdict : 3* on 5

Ki and Ka - Somewhat impressive

Ki and Ka selling the funda Ladki and Ladka are no different even if they switch roles.
Balki has been one of the gems for Bollywood because he exactly gives novelty with every script for which other filmmakers struggle. He has a quirky idea to attract audiences to watch his movies atleast once be it Cheeni kum, PA or Shamitabh.
However major problem with his movies is it stretches the same concept till the end making the 2nd half a bit boring and so does happen in this one.
Movie starts with a fresh idea , novel concept to keep u engaged of what happens next. Things go well but off late u feel a bit repetition of scenes which makes the movie just above average till the end.
The movie has excellent performances by kareena kapoor, arjun kapoor and others which is expected from a R Balki movie. Strong and smart characters wierd in their own ways but witty at the same time to impress u.
Music is good with ji huzoori nahi , most wanted munda and foolishq being good songs.
The direction , cinematography and editing are all in place and Mr. Bachchan's cameo (expected one) is fun to watch as usual. Movie could have been better if the 2nd half too had something unexpected to keep audiences engaged but nevertheless a one time watch :)
Verdict : 3* on 5

Airlift - Goosebumps seeing the flag !!!!!

Akhsay kumar has grown with every film not only as actor -but -also as a- producer with Hari om bhatia productions giving sensible and ent-ertaining movies one after another.
The movie is based on a real incident and depicted very nicely. The charactization is just perfect be it the central character, negative ones or supporting. Also direction and editing is pretty upto the mark for this one.
The message and the feel of the story is just bang on. The pace is ok and story unfolds in a proper flow showing how one man can make a difference.

The performances are pretty good be it akshay Kumar the show stealer kr even nimrit kaur , kumud mishra and others.

The difficult part is to show Kuwait and give a feel of an India movie which not everyone has been successful in be it khuda gawah or deewar by vipul shah. But this movie comes to be an absolute Bollywood feel movie.

The music is pretty good with dil cheez tuje dedi, soch na sake and tu bhoola jisse being good numbers.

The movie ends on a very high note wherein the last 1 hour is the best part which makes it a sure shot watch this year.

The first superhit of 2016 and well deserved.

Verdict : 3 and half *