Film: Tashan
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Banner: Yash Raj Films
Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor


With Tashan's release, it seems like Yash Raj Films is beginning to find new ground.

After a string of boos and a Chak De! India in between, Yash Raj Films has dared to make something new and different.

It's just not love sagas and a few songs this time, it's all that and a lot more action and one helluva twisted plot. The film, though with many slips, is thoroughly engaging and entertaining. The vibrancy and spunk keeps it alive and loaded.

Bhaiyyaji (Anil Kapoor) wants to learn English to impress and a call centre executive and diction coach Jimmy (Saif Ali Khan) comes to his rescue. But convincing him to teach Bhaiyyaji was Pooja's (Kareena) job. A smart cookie, she manages well. Learning to fall in love with Pooja was not as difficult as teaching Bhaiyyaji to speak in English, for Jimmy. But where a smart cookie crumbles there lies deception.

What follows is the tale of deception, double crossing and more than one can imagine.

Somewhere caught between is an angry don and a deceived English tutor. Found on the way is Bachchan Pande (Akshay Kumar) who initially from the tracker and hitman becomes the tracked. Trailing through this is the complete package of love, memories, brilliant songs and heavy duty action.

To start with, the plot is interesting. Though it's a wee bit twisted, it is cleverly scripted. There isn't an overdose of anything and more or less things are to the point making the entire viewing experience fun, just as it is meant to be.

At this point one must commend the dialogue writer for the spunky and zesty dialogues that bring a smile to your face. The lines are not new, but the language is and so is the essence packed in it making it different and in a sense new.

Character development is another area that is thoroughly laudable. There is great character build up that is relevant and not something that is done on a superficial level. Many might consider it superficial, however if one tries to look beyond the gloss and the glamour that the film offers in abundance, you see the character actually moving ahead with the story and growing stronger indicating change.

However saying it was perfect is unjustified, a lot of unnecessary delving is seen, which if avoided would have resulted in a much more crunchy and powerful film. Also the oration in the end comes across as a sermon, but this once you won't mind.

Filled with tons of colour and gloss the film is a visual treat. Sadly though the sloppy-in-parts editing does nothing to make it anymore rich or crisp. Aki Narula's clothes look fantastic, the textures and colours on display make your jaw drop with awe.

The music is great as well, though the same cannot be said about the choreography except for Dil Dance Maare, which is a rocker. Songs like Falak Tak and Dil Haara have the actors doing the most lifeless steps.

[When it comes to acting, the film belongs solely to Akshay Kumar who has taken home the trophy. He is in full form in this film and delivers his best till date. His body language, diction and style is all true to the character. Anil Kapoor too delivers a noteworthy performance. He brings life to the lines and the character, which is hard to imagine someone else play. Kareena Kapoor looks ravishing but that's about it, pouts galore and some action scenes are all she delivers. Saif Ali Khan does well, but sadly the role does no justice to him. His usual magic fails to be seen in this film.

This film has action, drama, romance and helluva lot of comedy, if this ain't a power packed entertainer, it's hard to say what is.

Get out of home and watch it... it's solid entertainment.
RATING - 3.5/5

Source - http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=8032

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Film: Tashan
Starring: Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan
Director: Vijay Krishna Archarya
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Release: 25th April 2008

BK INFO: Right from Aaja Nachle had released and the news leaked out from a valuble source smiling smiley that the promo of Tashan is with Aaja Nachle. People were
shocked by the promo but when time went by, Tashan kept on getting a different image. Tashan is imporant for several reasons, its Saif-Kareena's first film post
the affair. Anil's first film with Yashraj after Lamhe. Akshay's first film with Yashraj after Dil Toh Pagal Hai. And last and post importantly, Akshay's first film in 2008 after
ruling 2007. So does YRF give soul to Tashan or leave it blank like Dhoom 2? Does Tashan give justice to all the characters?



Ups
To be honest, I was very suprised with Tashan. I was expecting another Dhoom 2, but I was way wrong. Tashan fills in the blanks were Dhoom 2 went wrong. The
first half of Tashan is full non-stop entertainment and the second is full of top-notch action. All the performers of Tashan, have justice been doen to the character.
The story is not great, but indeed its one of the best from YRF. The story like every other YRF, carries the value of human emotions and sentiments. This is why
the story of Tashan is so good because its not just full of action, but comedy, romance and emotions too. The way all the characters had some sort of link up with
each character is indeed extraordinary, the way the writer fits in all of them in that one sequence which is a flashback is wonderful. Tashan is a film from YRF, that offer
you entertainment and full of comic scenes, but not only that, a full fledged story and some Banaras wala taste!!!




Downs
Its bad to see when a good film goes wrong, this is the case with Tashan. The first problem comes in with the audience being forced into the screenplay, they are forced
like a farmer pulling his cattle. Tashan is borrowed from several different films, Tashan has been inspired from Fida, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and a little dash of Keemat,
if you see the film, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Some of the stunts in the film are very chessy, in the scene when the police come for Anil and Akshay,
all four of the main character are present. There is a part where Akshay seems to 'bounce' all over the place with his Krrish style moves and ends up killing about 50
officers at one time, OMG!!!! Director saab what are doing????




Scenes

- Intro Of Anil
- The 'Raven' Scene (HIGHLIGHT)
- Akshay-Saif Set For The Journey
- Anil's 'Deewar' Speech
- Akshay-Saif-Kareena Together
- Hollywood Film
- Flashback
- Climax


Performance


Akshay Kumar is the boy and the shining armour of the film. The guy is truely talented and makes the role of Bachchan Pande so alive, the film is worth watching
for his performance. The film should of been another 'Khiladi' film to be honest, I mean the director mainly gives him most of the scope. And the way he talks in
his 'Banarsi' accent is wonderful! and the way he adds his 'Saale' at the end of his sentences in brillant. TRUELY A MARVELLOUS PERFORMANCE!!!!


Anil Kapoor, what can I say about this genius? Truely one of the best actors we have in India currently. The main highlight about his performance is the whole butcherd
english he talks. Everyone will certainly know that Anil Kapoor is the only actor who could of pulled of this role easily. I respect Anil Kapoor more after this film as an
actor, he splits his character into a comedian and a dangerous gangster at the same time.


Kareena Kapoor brings a new image all together. Before I loved to see the wonderful actress who gave some wonderful performances in films like Omkara and Jab
We Met. But now, we see a sexy good actress. Before the 'Challiya' song she comes out from the sea with a bikini and looks beautiful then I have never seen before.
Kareena carries her character brillantly, she looks the character and she acts it well. She suits the 'bitchy' type of character!!!


Saif Ali Khan has began to waste his talent to do films like these. I liked Saif in films like Omkara, but here is we see a secondary actor, a supporting actor. I would of
though the first half would of belonged to Saif and the second to Akshay, but I was wrong. Saif is a talented actor but now hes began to repeat himself with the flirty
role after Hum Tum. Saif cannot do action, but comedy hes not bad at.



Music
The music sounds 10 times better then it does on the CD. 'Dil Dance Maare' is a song to look foward to mainly to see that Akshay and Saif look good together and the
song is well picturised and well placed. 'Dil Haara' is very good, the beat Sukhwinder use to create now comes back, truely wonderful! 'Falak Tak' is beautiful and a typical
YRF track. Well picturised and well placed!!!



Direction
Vijay Krishna Shah is a wonderful writer, but his direction lacks. His direction looks really forced and centered but his writing is far better. I can see him in a few years
time being successful as a director as he has the ablity. The film reminds you in scenes of YRF's Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag, where its shown the true side of
Banaras and how wonderful the place actually is but in LCMD we saw a terrible side to it. One of the main reason, I wanted to see the male chemistry between Akshay
and Saif after films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Keemat and Yeh Dillagi were they clicked together, still today they carry that chemistry and its a pleasure to see.
Overall, the film is a must watch for people looking for a full entertainer, Tashan is film you may not want to watch with your family but indeed if you want to be entertained,
Tashan is the answer.


3.5/5

An Action Base, Filled With Entertainment

too filmy for me

only thing i like was saif's t-shirts, akki's comedy with action and kareena's new slim figure in Bikini

Thanks for the elaborate review.

Great movies...juz a quick ques
is Tashan a family movie?

I just came back watching the 1st day 1st show of the movie in INDIA .. and the above reviews are perfect 4 it
it is a non-stop entertainer

i give 4/5

IT IS A FAMILY MOVIE .. THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN SEE IT .... NOT SITTING AT ONE PLACE

can't wait

I just watched the movie and its really fantastic entertainer.
Songs,stunts and hot kareena mind blowing.
Akshay kumar is back in his action.

i give 4/5 for the movie just go and watch it.

Hmmmmm Dum Hai Movie Mai
But Apun To Pdvd Mai He Dekhe Ga.......
Bouht Jal Bole toh Satuday Ko
Ya May Be Sunday
let C

movie is ok ok i just saw

go and watch for kareena she looks mind blowing in bikini

finally a good review.