Review: Lovestory 2050

By BT Kida... Hardik Raychanda

Mediocre Lovestory, Excellent 2050.

Handsome, Cool, Riskloving, Superrich Karan falls in love with sweet Shana. In effort to impress his lady love, he races the cycles, chases the buses, chases from firanges and what not. A cute but idiotic butterfly helps him find his lady love and they live happily ever after. Really? No...!

Shana dies in an road accident on the day having a great time with Karan's uncle in his laboratory where the time machine project is secretly on. Karan with the help of his uncle travels in 2050, Mumbai, as Shana has desired to go there. And here comes the interval...

In the world of flying cars, gizmos, robots and high storey buildings, Karan finds reincarnation of Shana as Zaiesha - a supremely popular popsinger. He tries to woo her again with the help of his gr8 love. (which i feel was not at all great but too much melodramatic). And meanwhile comes the masked villain Dr. Hoshi and blah blah.

I went in the movie with zero expectations as my younger brother watched it yesterday and told me its a crap movie. It may have helped me a lot to like the film a little bit.

I Accept, it is not a good film but i appreciate hardwork from Harry and Harman. The movie goes mediocre as Harry falls short in emotional scenes, he still lives in the era of Dilwale, where melodramic love was cheered by the mass. Audience has grown now and loves 'Jaane Tu..' kinda love these days. But Harry has taken a big risk out of his capabilities. On other part, Harman excels in Dancing and Styling. His performance in Cycle Race or Car Chase or the scene where he saves himself from Firanges is at par. But he fails in expressions. He seriously needs to workout on his acting skills. Moreover, he immitates Hrithik and Shahrukh lots of a time. His voice, his dialogue delievery is too much similar to Hrithik, and unfortunately the Hrithik of Mujshe Dosti Karoge and Yaadein, not of Jodha Akbar or Dhoom:2.

So, Ranbir, Niel or Immran has nothing to worry about. You have no competition of Harmann yet. But when, Aashutosh Gowarikar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are signing Harman, they will enrich his performance and will get the best out of him. So be prepared...

Priyanka does well, and thank fully doesnt ham like Salam-e-Ishq. She looks a little bit weird in 2nd half, especially in the introductory song. But looks gorgeous some times especially in the first half. Boman overacts sometimes, but is good. Children are promoted in promos and posters but have no contribution in film. Archana is strictly okay as usual.

Length of the film is again a negative effect. More and more editing can be done. For those who didnt know that 2050 is only in second half, it's a shock. Audience wanted to see more of 2050.

One thing we MUST appreciate is topnotch SFX. Special effects in the movie, is outstanding. Except few scenes, SFX is matching international standards.

Cinematography (vijay arora) and Sets (omung kumar) are excellent. Especially, Shell Island, Gateway of India Area, Dr. Hoshi's Building, Priyanka's house and Studio is visual treat to eyes. Music (anu mallik) is disappointing.

On the whole, an okay film with lods of amateurish and loud emotions but with untried script and concept (for bollywood only) makes one time watch for film lovers. Those who just spend time watching good movies only, can stay away.

BT Kida's Rating: **

(I dont understand why critics are giving only 1 star, as only VFX deserves 1.5 stars)