Singh Is Kinng Movie Review
Singh Is King is one of the most hyped Bollywood movies in recent times. There are several reasons for the hype
- Akshay Kumar, the superstar, is the biggest reason for all the hype surrounding the movie. Akshay’s fan following has increased tremendously in the past 2 years. Also his pairing with co-star Katrina Kaif has created box-office magic in the past.
- The movie is directed by Anees Bazmee whose last two movies, No Entry and Welcome, were box office Blockbusters.
- Producer Vipul Amruthlal Shah has left no stone unturned in promoting the movie. More than 5 crores has been spent just on promotion.
Is Singh Is Kinng worth all the hype it has generated over the past few weeks? Well to a certain extent, Yes.
First the story. Singh is Kinng is about Happy Singh (Akshay Kumar) a simpleton, from a village in Punjab, with a heart of gold. He always tries to do good, but exactly the opposite happens. He tries to help a villager and ends up ruining the whole village. Frustrated the villagers decide to send him far away to Australia, to bring back Lakhan Singh a.k.a Lucky, an underworld don in Australia.
But as always when Happy Singh sets out to do good, he does the opposite. Happy accompanied by his friend Tony land in Egypt instead of Australia. Here Happy meets Sonia (Katrina Kaif) and falls head over heels in love, at first sight.
Happy then makes his way to Australia. Without any money, Happy and Tony starve for days until Happy bumps into Rose Lady (Kirron Kher) who gives him a place to stay and food to eat. Happy then meets King Lucky, but due to an attack on the gang, Lucky is hurt and now cannot speak a word. After a lot of confusion, Happy is crowned the King (don) of the dangerous underworld gang. After a series of comical errors and misadventures, Sonia turns out to be Rose Lady’s daughter who returns to Australia with her boyfriend (Ranvir Shorey).
Does Happy end up with Sonia or does she marry her boyfriend? Does Happy succeed in taking Lucky back to his village in Punjab? Forms the rest of the hilarious tale.
Singh Is King Review
Singh is King is a perfect example of a great first half ruined by an average second. The pre-interval portions of the movie are filled with hilarious scenes.
- Happy chasing a chicken only to end up ruining the whole village is side-splitting.
- The scenes between Tony and Happy in Egypt and Australia. The dialogues are rib tickling, especially a few by Tony (Om Puri).
- The way Singh (Happy) becomes King is brilliantly written, enacted and executed.
After the extremely entertaining first half, you expect an even better second. Unfortunately, it pales in comparison. The song picturised on Javeed Jaffrey was unnecessary. Also the lack of scenes between Tony and Happy is a negative as their chemistry was brilliant. The climax seemed to be hurried up and before you realise the movie comes to an abrupt end.
Another aspect that could go against the movie is, at times it’s hard to understand the Punjabi dialogues. Also at times in the first half, the voice is not in sync with the lip movement. Wonder why such minor flaws are overlooked in an A grade bollywood movie.
The music is above average. Few songs like ‘Teri Ore’ and ‘Singh is King’ title track standout.
Singh Is King Performances
Akshay Kumar is a great entertainer, he puts his heart and soul into the character of Happy. His comic timing is as good as ever. Katrina Kaif does exactly what’s required of her; she manages to look great in every scene. Must say, her smile has a very pleasing effect on the viewer. She’s also looking better with each passing film. Om Puri is brilliant and his chemistry with Akshay Kumar is one of the reasons to watch the movie. Sonu Sood has improved a lot acting wise since his debut in B grade flicks. Neha Dhupia looks hot, does a decent job. Javeed Jaffrey is funny. The rest of the character actors are good.
Singh Is King Verdict
Overall Singh is King is a typical Akshay Kumar mindless entertainer which has a great first half, beautifully picturised songs and a gorgeous Katrina Kaif. But what makes Singh is King more worthwhile is Akshay Kumar, who holds the movie together, well supported by Om Puri.
If your are a die hard Akshay fan and enjoyed his movies like Welcome, Heyy Babyy last year, dont think twice.. Just go for it! Others can wait for the DVD.
Ill go with 3 on 5 for the most hyped movie of the year!
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Other Notes – Many many trailers are out with the movie. Chandi Chowk to China, Kidnap (Dhoom director’s next), The Last Lear and many more. Dont forget to catch them during the interval.
Bachna Ae Haseeno and God Tussi Great Ho release next week, do visit Indicine to read the reviews.
Finally, If you have already watched Singh Is King, vote below. Be honest. If you havent watched the movie yet, dont vote. Watch the movie, come back and then submit your votes. If you decide not to watch the movie, choose the appropriate option i.e ‘No Plans of watching’.
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Comments
KP: (August 8, 2008 at 7:02 pm)
VIDIT JSIN: (August 8, 2008 at 7:08 pm)
THE WORST MOVIE OF THE YEAR
NO COMEDY
NO SUSPENSE
POOR DIALOGUES
POOR SONGS
AVERAGE STAARRIINNGG….
I’D GIVE IT 1 AND A HALF STARS…….
BECAUSE…….
I WASTED MY 400 RS WATCHING IT IN GOLD CLASS………………..
Yudhveer: (August 8, 2008 at 7:19 pm)
A great entertainer of the year, Akki, Kat Neha and the rest did a great job to make this much awaited movie a blockbuster. Vipul and Anees what a pair to create such a show. Movie is gonna go in to the records as a huge entertainment for the whole masses and classes. Mega movie and will do wonders at the box office world wide. Keep up the good work.
THE UNiDENTIFIED: (August 8, 2008 at 7:21 pm)
Attention everybody …..You know Yeh jo jalan hoti hei na yeh bahot acchi hei kyun ki Akki gonna be da hit of da year,also King of da bolly….SO I THINK akki’s HATER should be LOL…..
If ya can’t gettin from akki, You all(akki’s haters ) are really fake…Even fucked up….
But AKkI is Always great…uske jesi action kar ke dikhao to maanu..LOL But such Dogs always barks…
“Bhai yeh to hamare akshay kumar ke chahne valo ka pyaar hei……. ”
AKKI WE ARE WITH YOU
| SINGH IS KING |
Cheerssss……aKki
-THE UNiDENTIFIED
vikrant: (August 8, 2008 at 9:07 pm)
avinash i think that u r the most boring person that ’s why u didnt like the movie i think that u r a person of enjoying bangladesh and hong kong cricket matches thats why u said better watch cricket if u want ur money back dont worry i ll give u 200 rs 100 money as tip . sik was besttttttttttt and dont ever do this comment people will think u r fool
Bikram: (August 8, 2008 at 9:18 pm)
Wait is over, true entetainring blockbuster of the year is out and it proved it AKKI is King of the Bollywood. He performed so well in the movie, its mind blowing. Over all movie is super hit, locales are fantastic, cinmatagraphy is excellent, Music is super, what else you want from BOLLYWOOD. Go and check out the movie, and you will come out laughing.
Sanjiv Kumar: (August 8, 2008 at 10:54 pm)
Oh my god. this is the best Bollywood movie whatever i have seen in the Bollywood. Akki rocks
Mahmood Khan form Lahore: (August 8, 2008 at 11:01 pm)
Akshay is my best actor in bollywood! And Akshay rocks in Singh is Kinng. I think Akshay Kumar is the Bollywood KINNG, BADSHAH, KING KUMAR better than Shah RuKh Khan, Amir Khan and Sunny Deol. I give the KING KUMAR 100 of 100 points. And the Rating for SINGH IS KINNG
5 of 5.
I LOVE AKSHAY KINNG KUMAR!
HASHIR: (August 8, 2008 at 11:20 pm)
PALLEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!
AKSHAY ONLY DOES COMEDY FILMS AND WE R TIRED OF HIS SAME OLD CRAPPY FILMS!!
GROW UP AKSHAY AND TAKE BETTER FILMS PLZ!!!!!
Jigar Patel: (August 8, 2008 at 11:21 pm)
Bad movie. Don’t waste your time.
Rashid Khan and Franz Marc London: (August 8, 2008 at 11:47 pm)
Hey Bloody Idiot HASHIR: COMEDIES ARE THE BEST FILMS IN THE WORLD! EITHER IT IS BOLLYWOOD OR HOLLYWOOD. TODAYS WORLD EVERYBODY WANTS TO LAUGH BECAUSE OF LIFE TENTION. AND IF YOU CAN WATCH A COMDY FILM, YOU CAN BE HAPPY. AND FILMS ARE TO ENTERTAIN THE PEOPLE NOT to give then tension. AND Akki is our best Bollywood actor. He is the real KINNG in the bollywood and he is also acting in Bollywood and Hollywood film: Kambhaqht Ishq will be the superhit in both industries HOLLYWOOD AND BOLLYWOOD.
Singh is KINNG will be the record hit of bollywood all the times. we think SINGH IS KINNG collect the
” 888 crore Rupees”
Because of the release date 08.08.08. we believe in Numerologic.
ALLAH HU AKBAR
AND
GOD bless Akshay KING KUMAR
yours Rashid Khan and Franz Marc from London.
aashish: (August 9, 2008 at 12:34 am)
Singh is kinng is a superb movie.Akshay is certainly the king .SRK USKE PAO KI JUTTI hai.He can just do romantic movies,Akshay has done all of them Action,comedy ,romantic movies and performed brilliantly.
VIJAY: (August 9, 2008 at 12:43 am)
“SINGH IS KING” a must watch movie, sharukh khan position will be tumbling after this movie,a blockbuster movie
Tyler johnson(New York): (August 9, 2008 at 1:56 am)
I have seen Singh is kinng . The best movie I ever seen in my life . KING KUMAR rocks. I love Akshay king kumar. He is my favorit actor in world, although i am from new york. LOVE YOU AKKI.!!!!!!!!!!
RAkesh: (August 9, 2008 at 4:29 am)
akki and katreena chemestry is good….
no so good, but you can see this one….
only paisa osool, that’s alllllll
Arosh dua (Sardar): (August 9, 2008 at 4:33 am)
oye SINGH IS KING….
IT MIND BLOWING PAZZI..
AKKIN AND KATREENA IS TOO GOOD.
YOU WILL ENJOY THE MOVIE AND TOTALLY PAISA OSOOL MOVIE…
A VERY VERY NICE CHEMESTRY.
hassan: (August 9, 2008 at 1:36 pm)
hey guys, chill out…dont argue on such senseless film, being the hardcore fan of akki baba, iam extreamly extreamy extramly dissappointed by this movie. this is just just just one of those average movie which gets over hyped before its release, if you compare the hype between SAAWARIYA AND SINGH IS KING the formers was a worst and the later is a pathetic given by the hype. So even though iam the die fan of akshay i didnt expect such a crap movie from the KING KUMAR of Bollywood. The songs are the worst part of the movie and i have not come across such a crap music from last couple of years. I heard that The music rights of this movie has been sold out for a RECORD price ever, So over all the movie is a overhyped crap.. so even if you are a die hard fan of AKKI BABA u can forgive akki for this kind of movie selection. Pls do comment on this..I can hardly give 2 stars out of five that to for the pair of AKKI and OMPURI.
saurabh the rockstar: (August 9, 2008 at 1:44 pm)
it is a great movie great entertainer.akki comedy is so good n akki katrina chemestry is great.i think it is a suprehit,blockbuster movie………..so u should watch this movie
mmm: (August 9, 2008 at 3:50 pm)
The biggest crap for thinkers. All those supporting this movie are just a bunch of morons. Grow up guys, it seems this was the first movie u have seen in your life.
Tariq Mohammed Khan(Karachi, Pakistan): (August 9, 2008 at 8:21 pm)
Hey! jealous people do not review bad things for the good actor Akshay King kumar. I am also a MUSLIM from karachi. He is the best actor.I have seen all the movie of KING KUMAR. He has always done good role in his all film. in Film ” INSAAN ” he plays the role of A MUSLIM BOY. People always have to appreciate the good actor. I have seen the ” SINGH IS KINNG” is the best Blockbuster movie. KING KUMAR rockssssssssssssss! LOVE YOU THE NEW KING KUMAR OF BOLLYWOOD. LOVE YOU AKKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey ppl……. why fight over SRK and AKKI they r happy in their own homes why r u getting touchy…. overall BOLLYWOOD ROCKS!!!!!! and every movie is entertaining…..