One of the better editions of this slapstick series Golmaal Again
Director: Rohit Shetty Starring: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tabu, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Sachin Khedekar, Mukesh Tiwari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Prakash Raj When you go to watch a Roing him getting involved in Khushi from their orphanwhen he shines, but is not Chopra as Khushi looks hit Shetty film, especially the scuffles. age days, the film is revealed outstanding. One has seen pretty and fits well into the Golmaal series, you expect Fed up, he along with his in a non-linear manner. him do better. It is Shreyas film, although she has nothmagic on screen, not logic. devoted friend Laxman deOver-the top comedy, fastTalpade as Laxman who ing much to offer by way of The magic of entertainment, cide to leave the orphanage. paced action sequences, steals the thunder from the histrionics. Again, it is the albeit, sans rationality. They become two rival gangs colourful locales, witty gang with his lisp and conscript perhaps which limits
Golmaal Again, the fourth when they grow up as they dialogues replete with puns sistently funny demeanour. her. of the series, is a laugh- ahave parted ways in childand innuendoes, spontaneArshad Warsi as Madhav Johnny Lever as always, minute comedy about five orhood. However, owing to a ous performances, are what is expectedly competent but is his talented and versatile phans who are brought up in common cause of avenging really engage you in this adds nothing to his characself and even Vrajesh Hirjee the Jamnadas Orphanage in the wrong done to a fellow over-stretched film. There is ter. Kunal Kemmu as the othas Cobra is an extension of Ooty. Madhav (Arshad Warinmate, Khushi (Parineeti entertainment galore and the er Laxman is a treat to watch his earlier character in the si), Lucky (Tusshar Kapoor), Chopra) whom they are all situations, though devoid of and his energy brings alive Golmaal editions. Laxman (Kunal Kemmu), are fond of, they all get together reality, evoke constant laughhis character on screen. TusThe camaraderie and comconstantly at loggerheads once again. This essentially ter. shar Kapoor as Lucky stands ic-timing of the actors apart, with Gopal (Ajay Devgn) forms the crux of this two Director Rohit Shetty sucout in the scene where he is it is the writing that stands and Laxman (Shreyas Taland a half hour roller-coastceeds in creating a makeinfused with Nana Patekar’s out. Whether it is punning pade), as Gopal is petrified er ride of comedy, adventure, believe fantasy world with spirit, else with his typical on words, films, songs or of darkness and ghosts and thrills and drama. candy floss, lots of gloss and “aaaye ae ae aii ou,” he is in even Nana Patekar’s mimicthe three of them love to take Narrated from the point imaginary characters once his oft-seen avatar. ry, the script keeps you tickadvantage of his fears and of view of Anna Mathew again and engages you comTabu as Anna Mathew is led sufficiently, even though annoy him. (Tabu), a librarian who can pletely. staid and restrained, and her some of the situations seem
He, in turn, is hot-headed see ghosts and knows these Ajay Devgn as Gopal is his character does not do justice trite and gimmicky. Particuand gets angry easily lead- five orphans and their friend usual self and has moments to her as an actor. Parineeti larly worth mentioning is the lullaby “Jamnalal Ka Nandlala, Laxman ka Gopala hai” sung by Laxman (Shreyas Talpade), which is hilarious.
The music is not extraordinary as there are lots of remixes and it is merely a deliberate attempt at giving the viewer a musical break.
Cinematographer Jomon T. John’s lens capture Ooty as well as the candy floss sets with accuracy and precision, making the viewer long to be there.
The background score has been effectively used to enhance the eerie and thrilling moments in the film.
Overall, Golmaal Again is one of the better editions of the series. It definitely revives your interest in the franchise. IANS