Kill Dil Review

Shaad Ali made two enjoyable films at the start of his career when he directed films like Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli. But after that he made one of the biggest debacles of last decade in the form of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. That forced him to take a sabbatical and now he’s back after seven years with Kill Dil. Although there has been a concerted effort to promote the film during the last few days, the buzz is just about fair. Apart from Ranveer, the lead cast is coming back after disappointments (Parineeti – Dawat-e-Ishq, Ali Zafar – Total Siyappa). Are they all (including Shaad) able to find redemption with Kill Dil?

Story: Kill/Dil is about two henchmen, Tutu and Dev (Ali Zafar and Ranveer) of a raunchy caricaturish Godfather type character called Bhaiyaji (Govinda) who resides in Delhi NCR. All of their crimes happen in and around the capital city. Trouble arises when Dev meets this rich activist called Disha (Parineeti Chopra) and falls in love with her. Disha normally rehabilitates criminals as her day time hobby. Dev is torn between his father-like boss and his boss-like love. Various situations lead up from this and Kill/Dil ends with a whimper of sorts as far as the arc of storyline is cincerned.

Kill Dil is a disappointment of big proportions. There are lots of reasons for that but the biggest reason has to be the crazily shabby script which shows not even the littlest bit of research or cohesion. The film changes genres many times throughout its running time and the viewer is ultimately left confused about the type of film they came to watch and enjoy. Director Shaadi Ali is largely responsible for the hackneyed script and an even messier film. Kill Dill just doesn’t work. There are very few redeeming moments. The subtle Nirupa Roy and Alok Nath sequence and a long monologe sequence and a smartly shot song sequence showcasing the dilemma in Dev’s life are the only redeeming points of Kill Dil.

Kill Dil
Kill Dil Movie Review

If Shaad Ali was trying to achieve the look and tone of 90s action potboilers then he did partially succeed, but if it was not the intention then it has to be said that Kill Dil feels stubbornly dated. The action set pieces, though are stylishly shot. The costume designs are outlandish and Parineeti hasn’t worn more unflattering clothes in a film ever. The music of Kill Dil is average and Shankar Ehsaan Loy are back to form almost. But the music and the excessive songs kill the pace of Kill Dil.

It’s baffling why they decided to include so many songs in a film about gangsters and the gangster dilemma?!

The actors in Kill Dil rise above the lackadaisical script and provide glimpses of their talent. Govinda is wasted in the film and his dramatic chops are not fully explored except for one genius scene. Directors, Govinda is much more than his dancing thumkas! Ranveer gets chances to show off his dramatic chops but he falls short. He is a fine actor, no doubt, but he needs to work on his dramatic acting. His chemistry with Govinda and Ali Zafar work better than his chemistry with Parineeti. Ali Zafar is miscast in his role and doesn’t get to do a lot except for being the fourth cog in the wheel. Parineeti Chopra looks bad in Kill Dil because of the unflattering clothes she has been made to wear. It pains us to see such a talented actress being wasted playing different variations of the same character in film after film. Alok Nath is okay in his cameo role.

Conclusion: Our expectations from Kill Dil weren’t exactly sky high keeping in mind the previous effort of director Shaad Ali, but Kill Dil turns out to be bad even by those standards. It is unoriginal, hackneyed, uneven and doesn’t know what it wants to be as a film. The climax is just the cherry on this bad tasting cake!

Box Office: Kill Dil will take an average opening at the box office because of the late momentum built up through promotions. It can pickup in Delhi UP circuit and surrounding areas but will find it difficult to make a mark practically everywhere else.

Positives:

  • Some glipmses of genius seen in a confrontation scene, and a song sequence showing dilemma of Ranveer’s character
  • Ranveer Singh, Govinda and Parineeti Chopra give their best
  • The music is pleasing
  • The action scenes are shot well

Negatives:

  • Hackneyed script and no cohesion in script
  • Ali Zafar is miscast
  • Parineeti Chopra’s styling is atrocious and unflattering
  • Kill Dil changes genres many times during its runtime
  • Illogicalities sprinkled on top of the nonsensical dramatic arc

Rating: ★½☆☆☆

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39 Comments

  • Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy deserve nomination for their music in 2 states at award functions. Kill Dil music sounds outdated.

  • Bad for Ranveer…..Good For Happy Ending……Can sense lots of hate on this page……But Ranveer is among the most promising Youngsters…….. Best Of Luck…..Stay Blessed:-)

  • My rating: 1/5. It fails to entertain.
    Best commercial film of 2014:
    1.Bang Bang
    2.Holiday
    3.Kick
    Best noncommercial film:
    1.Queen
    2.Haider

  • Bang Bang has been highly underrated, it is the best action thriller since Dhoom 2. Holiday was overrated, original was better. Akshay’s acting was average in it. Kick was just OK, below BB and Holiday.

  • @HRoxx………….Your words were true until you called HOLIDAY overrated…..Bang Bang was good…No offence….But Holiday(Though having loopholes) was fantastic….And Akshay did Average acting….wah!! Seriously Dude……Many Would deny this…..Akshay was simply mindblowing….Anywayz that was Yur Opinion..People Have differnt Opinons…But to me HOLIDAY,QUEEN,HAIDER are the best movies of 2014 by content….!!

  • Greatest bollywood films as per genre since 2000:
    Best Historical film:
    1.Jodhaa Akbar
    2.Lagaan
    3.Legend of Bhagat Singh

    Best Action films:
    1.Dhoom 2
    2.Don 2/Bang Bang
    3.Dhoom

    Best Superhero/scifi film:
    1.Koi Mil Gaya
    2.Krrish 3

    Whether it is Action film or Historical film Hrithik dominates.
    In fact Hrithik is the only star of Bollywood who has been highly successful in Superhero and Scifi genre. Other attempts of stars like Ra.One, 2050-A love story failed.

  • Ranveer and Parineeti is a miscast.

    Ranveer should be seen with someone like Alia or Shraddha.

    The leading pair should have an onscreen chemistry, which was completely missing in the trailer or promos.

    It might still do some good business though in the weekend, as the name of the movie does stand out.

    Also, it is too early to write off Ranveer.

  • @aarush I am not insulting Akki. But Holiday was a scene to scene remake where Akki tried to copy actions of Vijay instead of doing his own acting.
    In Thupakki when Vijay says “I am waiting” he is calm and natural. But when Akki says the same thing he overacts. He should have acted in his own way.

  • kill dill short review
    thumbs up
    1ranveers superb performance.he is the soul of the film.when he laughs u laugh with him.when he cries ur heart melts.when he is suffering from dilemma u feel for him.he is the man who makes the film njoyable.

    2govindas performance.though his character is not very well written but govindas performance makes it rise way above the script

    3dialogues.they make u connect wid every character

    4shaads direction in certain scenes.on certain occasion u realise that he is d same man who gave hits like saathiya and bunty aur babli

    thumbs down
    1screenplay.their is far too much cinematic liberties taken in the film

    2 ranveer-parineeti’s thanda chemistry

    3pathetic music.cant blv sel has given such horrible music

    4editing.d film is completely uneven.their r v gd,gd,avg and bad scene present in equal amount

    5shaads direction.on certain occasions u remember that he is also d same man who hd given a disaster called jhoom barabaar jhoom

    rating-7/10

    Verdict-decent one time watch

  • very confusing review by indicine. they call the movie nonsensical and found happy new year full of sense n gave it 4 stars. disgusting. indicine’s integrity has taken a beating after its controversial n pathetic review of hny.

  • What is the difference between gunday,tashan,kill dill? Even that love angle 2 theives angle was in dhoom3.
    Donkeys go to watch same movies n post there long reviews here. Yrf banner fools them by packing same movies with different wrapper.

  • @indicine: can u tell me whether that guy @HROXX is truely a Hrithikfan or someone has created that id to troll Hro and Hro-fans?

  • @Hroxx Dude you need help…Yur stats are disturbing…..Comparing Bang Bang with Love Story 2050…..LOL…Seriously Man…..Peace Out…Anyways Take good car of yurself…!!

  • Pakistani actors and artists have extremely limited talent scope IMO.

    A movie like Kill Dil must have strong male chemistry and male bonding to work magic.

    Someone like Ali Zafar is more suited in type casted roles of Tere Bin Laden when he plays a Pakistani journalist which suits him.

    They are absolutely incapable of playing Bihari or Hyderabadi or Mumbaite or Delhiiite or Madrasi etc etc.

    Even in singing department. Pakistani artists like Rahat etc contributes by providing vocal support. Music and Lyrics which is the soul of the song is provided regular Bollywood industry stalwarts which makes songs chartbusters.

    If Kill Dil doesnt have a paksitani character, Ali Zafar should’ve never been casted.

  • Nice review but not planning to watch the movie ever so really glad its not worth a one time watch- next up is AJ in theatre n Ungli on dvd just for dance basanti song… PK at the year end n 2014 can be signed off proudly as the year where normal service resumed… Top 2 Khans at the top n teesra khan in 3rd place holding of hrithiks n youngistan challenge and our akki sir firmly back in the 60 cr club reigning supreme…. Happy days are back

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