Introducing Om Shanti Om
A movie review by a major Bollywood website was extremely positive. Oh well, how could I trust a reviewer who gave fantastic movies like Chak De India, Black, Rang De Basanti (and so many more) such low ratings? I believed the reviewer is quite fond of masala flicks, flicks which have major box-office appeal. (Are movie reviewers actually paid for positive reviews? I wonder..) So before I entered the movieplex, I had huge expectations from Om Shanti Om. The biggest entertainer in the country in a masala potboiler, positive reviews, great hype, 31 of the biggest stars in one item number – what more could one ask for?
Om Shanti Om Story
Om Prakash Makhija (Shahrukh Khan) is a junior artist aspiring to become a superstar one day and live life of luxury and comfort. He is a die hard fan and a secret lover of popular actress Shanti Priya (Deepika Padukone). His mother and Papu (Shreyas Talpade) are the only true believers of his talent. A fire accident on one of the shooting sets introduces Shanti to Om. As Om finds happiness and satisfaction he finds out an untold truth of Shanti being married to film producer Mukesh Mehra (Arjun Rampal) who kills her after she admits her pregnancy to him. As a witness to this crime, Om gets killed in a fight with Mehra’s men.
Om Prakash comes back to the world now as Om Kapoor, a star-kid. Om Kapoor is all set to take revenge on Mehra for killing his love Shanti. He plans a conspiracy with Shanti’s clone Sandy, his mother and friend Papu to make Mehra (who is now a big producer in Hollywood) confess about his deadly crime. Will the purpose of Om’s rebirth be fulfilled? Will Mukesh Mehra confess his crime? Whats the future of Om and Sandy?
Om Shanti Om Review
Technically Om Shanti Om is good, but as an entertainer, a major disappointment. The fact that it is such a terrible let down, is yet to sink in. What was Farah Khan (director) thinking? How could she make such a bad film, after directing a decent entertainer in Main Hoon Na? What was Shahrukh Khan thinking when he approved the script? How could almost everything go so wrong in a movie?
The movie has major flaws. Both the first half and the second have a lot of similarities, a few scenes actually are repeated! So if you miss the first half or you decide to walk out during the interval, dont worry, you haven’t missed much. The biggest flaw is you never feel for any of the characters, you laugh when the characters cry and vice versa. The transformation of Om Kapoor to Om Prakash in the second half, isnt handled well and is far from convincing. The transformation part is so very important in reincarnation movies, something which was handled brilliantly in Karan Arjun. The death scene, rebirth, flashbacks – needs expert direction, Farah unfortunately fails.
The script, screenplay and the direction is flawed. The dialogues are irritating. The only saving grace of the much hyped movie is the music. Main Agar Kahoon and Dard-e-Disco stand out.
Om Shanti Om Performances
Now the performance of the King Khan. After a career-best knockout performance in Chak De India, Shahrukh Khan hams in the first half. In the second half, as the new-age superstar, he fails to convince. A soda without fizz kinda performance by SRK. Personally for me, this is undoubtedly his most disappointing performance this decade. Deepika Padukone is promising in her debut, great screen presence. She expresses quite well through her eyes. Definitely a actress to look forward to, in the future. Shreyas Talpade’s role doesnt demand any histrionics, he is decent as the side-kick. Arjun Rampal is good in a negative role. Kirron Kher is over the top throughout, the only scene she excels is when she is supposed to scare Mukesh Mehra, in the second half.
In the special appearances, Akshay Kumar stands out in the filmfare awards scene. Even his nomination video is hilarious. He gets the house down with his typical trademark antics. Hrithik Roshan is also a part of the movie and so is Abhishek Bachchan (both are part of the Filmfare scene). Amongst the 31 stars in the item number, Kajol got the loudest of cheers.
IndiCine Om Shanti Om Verdict
Overall, another biggie that disappoints big time this year. I would be surprised if, die-hard SRK fans enjoy this. The only reason to watch it could be the technical brilliance!
So If Chak De India got 5 on 5 stars, this one deserves not a bit more than 1.
Do post your comments below, we would love to know your views on Om Shanti Om.
Rating: 
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i have’nt watched the movie yet.
if the plot of the movie is seriously what has been told above ..then yeah the plot sucks. now i want to watch the movie more than ever :d… just to know what made SRK produce a movie with this kinda story….lolzz ;)
Shahrukh is worst actor today. He is number 1 in advertising. His success tactics are very clear: become popular. He is immitating monkey to say the least.
hi gays, i saw both movie ,oso is simply superb.its totally festival masala movie .oso’s aim to entertain the people and it sucsessfully done that.but dont spoil money in saawariya
I think FK has made this movie without any conviction or STRONG beliefs … it is just made for business :(:)
mr.. Hemanth,…
You have written the following…(much above)
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Hemanth
November 9th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Indicine Team, you at point say- “The script, screenplay and the direction is flawed.” and end your review stating- “The only reason to watch it could be the technical brilliance! “.
I have nothing to say but u contradict urself.
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I don’t thing Indicine is contradicting in their review:
Lets talk about the words you mentioned…script, screenplay and direction.
Technical comes thru all these and mostly comes after all these. As far as I know…
Script: A written version of the movie, provides the story line
Screenplay: After the script is ready they go for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
Direction: this probably handles the above things with actors.
Next comes the technical dept…it starts with the base version of the above movie then…. with sound effects and picture quality..film processing…etc..makes it a next to final version perse…V1.0 then editing levels..say V1.1 or V1.2 will be released……..
what say??
I have not watched the movie yet….
If it is entertaining some one does not requires to entertain all and vice versa…and everyone has right to say what they feel about it with their experience on reviews…
Keep fighting..it brings out each ones strength out…nice to read…..
Look likes fake SRK fans and SRK haters are having a field day on this site.
with 1 star review from indicine, I made it a point to check out OSO and I agree with the part on reincarnation, it is rather confusing but again it is a masala movie and the spoof on the actors and the filmfare part with Ashkay and ABJnr as well as the climax makes up the 2nd half entertainment. what is clear is this review is complete off balance and to give 1 star is certainly something fishy on the review actual intention. anyway i have yet to come across OSO review that gets 5 stars, but you will get one review for Saawariya with 5 stars from AllBollywood.com by Subhash Jha (AllBollywood.com staff) and that is a really smelly.
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I would just like to ask one thing to all you guys who are comparing OSO to “Sholay”. First of all what a ridiculous thing to do. That fact that you are comparing a 30+ year old movie tells the class of “Sholay”. Do you think 30+ years from now on people will even remember OSO? Forget 30+, I say it would be great even if people remember this film 1 year from now. And you have the guts to compare it to SHOLAY.
hey…main ur review is really genuin….OSO is the BIGGEST SHIT of this year…keep writing fair and objective reviews. keep it up man…
hey man u r very right….OSO is the BIGGEST SHIT of this year…
OM SHANTI OM is the best….
:) =(( :)) =)) :blink: ;) :x :*
so those who didnt like it,,,,TAKE A CHILL PILL n go to sleep…
EAST OR WEST, SHAHRUH IS THE BEST…….OM SHANTI OM IS THE BEST………
DEEBA UR A JERK SHAME ON U THAT U LIKE A PIECE OF CRAP LIKE OSO GO AND LICKKKK CRAP AT UR HOME, GOAND LICKKK SHIT AT UR HOME, DEEBA GO AND LICK CRAPPP AT UR HOME. :(( :yeh: :bow: :bow: :bow: :p :p :p :* :* :blink: :blink: :angry: :angry: :o :o =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
hmm i just read a few comments n damn i dunno whatta do !!! watch the movie or dont ? :? aneways everybody thinks he is right but….. honestly i think u should just right if the movie was good or bad no need to go into that kinda detail he said this bcoz of that n he said that bcoz of that bla bla bla …u guys really lookin 2 kick each other asses out ea lol btw i liked don very very much n my fav actor is aamir but ill go n see oso coz u kno u love it or u hate it u see these kinda movies aneways alltho i m goin 2 skip saawanriya unless its exceptionally good till then its oso fr me n i m still watin fr tare zameen par ..:)
Hi All,
Today i have watched both movies, OSO & Saanwaria, after watching both movies, the comments of yash chopra came into my mind, which he gave sometimes back in his interview. He said that i am unable to make movies regularly these days because i do not have any good story. According to him, jitnii abhii talent kii kammii hai india main, itni pehlay kabhii naheen theee.
The comments given by a film maker who is working in bollywood more than 40 years are quite true. Because these days in bollywood, directors & producers are giving importance to clothes, sets, make-ups etc etc but they are not giving importance to stories or either they do not have good stories and that is the biggest dilemma of bollywood these days.
OSO & Saawanria, in terms of cinematography, set design, music etc are very good but man where is the most important thing, the story. Yes true films are larger than life but still the movie should have some sense in it. If we see Madhumati, Karz, Karan Arjun, although they were larger than life but still one tends to believe on the stories. But incase of OSO & Saanwaria, i am sorry, there is only gloss no substance. So if one wants to kill his time, he can go and watch but please dont expect that when you will come out of cinema, you will feel very happy.
Okay. firstly, I’d like to say that if you pick which movie you want to watch, pick whatever you desire.
Om Shanti Om was good. I enjoyed it but the story was terrible.
Reincarnation and such… isn’t good for a hindi flick.
Overall, 6/10.
I have search and this review from a reputable reviewer explains the reincarnation part which has confuse not only me but also the IndiCine Team group reviewer.
Quote:
“The re-incarnation track though functional seemed to be more a tool to make the film about the industry span into the current years. To be honest I was slightly disappointed by this as I’ve yet to find a film on re-incarnation that I feel justifies me giving it full marks. I was hoping that would be this one. What they’ve done here is give me something else entirely. That said, I can’t complain for what we are served is in itself quite an impressive package.”
Both the movies have not exactly lived upto the hype. Farah Khan looked casual with SRK’s performances. It looks in certain scenes that Farah has okayed SRK’s performance in one or two takes only. I feel that SRK could have acted better in the film. But the movie is a superhit because it is aimed at the masses.
Saawariya is a body without soul. There is no story. however if you want to give yourself an eye-exercise, watch Saawariya. Ranbir Kapoor is quite promising
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hi,
OSO is Super dupper hit.It will run in kerala as superhit.This review is bad one and dont trust it.
lol indicine should be taken off the internet
Coolest movie in boolywood..
all most 50 Heros of bollywood there
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o Man!!! u ppl are all nuts… wat a topic to fight upon?? sum may like it sum may not… why dya ppl need to think abt others??? cool if u like it n cool if u dnt… dya really think tht shahrukh gives even a damn for it??… i saw the movie i liked it… i do not agree wid dis review… but okay!!! why dnt u ppl write ur own review in the comments?? those who liked it will read tht one… stop fightin and act smartly!!!! ;)
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You are so dumb!! this movie is the blockbuster of the millenium you have no taste you are dumb and stupid i luv ark everybody luvs srk and u dnt so BOOO YAH
diff. people got diff. choices….guyz..think…no doubt the movie is hit OSO cuz diwali..big expectations from big stars..n a farah khan film…but its not great movie…that was my opinion urs could b different..so chillllllllllllll.
n..u definitely agree wid u Nirja..
Hi all…
I felt the movie is gud… and I felt it has a entertainer…. :).. I will give a rating of 3.5/5 for the movie…. a masala flick….
OSO tops the List. The Worst Movie of 2007..
What does SRK and Farah Khan think of themselves?? Their Lobby, Arrogence and Attitude is shown in the movie.
OSO is nothing but a Film Fare Award Function 2007.
Grow up Farah / SRK. SOmeone give them some Humility Lessons.
OSO tops the List. The Worst Movie of 2007..
What does SRK and Farah Khan think of themselves?? Their Lobby, Arrogence and Attitude is shown in the movie.
OSO is nothing but a Film Fare Award Function 2007.
Grow up Farah / SRK. SOmeone give them some Humility Lessons. :yeh:
i went to om santhi om i was totally impressed by the movi, so i saw it 5 times.I think that farah and her team had done agreat job . :x.
Everyone says its difficult to watch OSO even for a single time because you end up having a head-ache and keep waiting for the movie to get over. But see the stamina of Jean Grey he/she saw it 5 times…….man no offenses….but many ppl would love to know that what did you see in the movie which took 5 times to understand completely…….I am amazed at your un-matchable talent………I gues SRK should personally meet you and greet you for your courage to watch the movie for these many times and still walking on this earth……….hmm……now I know why SRK is a star!