London Dreams – Passable Dreams
Big tickets disappointing you badly has turned more common these days. Apparently, this week’s other release ‘Aladin’ just slugged as a bad show while ‘London Dreams’ isn’t as degradable as that fantasy tale.
Precisely, ‘London Dreams’ happens to be an exceptional film churned out by Vipul Shah in his entire career. Maybe, his previous films were regarded as big ones in box office. but on the dots, ‘London Dreams’ has substantial ingredients though we happen to witness bit and pieces of blatant flaws.
So, what stands ahead turning spotlights on ‘London Dreams’? Naturally, it’s all about Salman Khan’s ability of posing for an unique characterization. His ‘Wanted’ showcased him as a bully while ‘Main Aur Mrs. Khanna’ as a good-tempered yet egoistic husband….
Well, to a greater difference Sallu goes compactable with an unparalleled role of an innocuous youngster who’s blindfolded to his friend’s evil plans.  A man next worthy to be mentioned is Ajay Devgn. His recent Diwali release ‘All The Best’ – an uproarious comedy entertainer had him delivering one-liners and slapstick moments.
Let’s get into the synopsis of ‘London Dreams’ followed by sneak analysis on technical and narrative aspects…
Arjun (Ajay Devgn) and Mannu (Salman Khan) have been great friends right from their childhood. Though their characterizations and tastes vary a lot, they had one thing in common and that’s about music. But even the degree of interests varies between the two as Arjun has a severe passion for music merely to fulfill his grandfather’s dreams while for Mannu doesn’t get adhered to such ambitions. He’s a kind hearted youngster, who wants to enjoy every moment of his life/
As Arjun runs away from his uncle and drops himself under the shelter of musical instruments showroom, he sets his focus on hitting bull’s eyes. Later he comes across Zoheb (Rannvijay Singh) and Wasim (Aditya Roy Kapoor), two brothers who’d duped their relatives in Pakistan to travel to London in pursuit of their musical aspirations, and Priya (Asin), a music enthusiast from a conservative South Indian family. Later, Arjun invites Mannu to join their band in London only to face an unavoidable catastrophic result of getting overshadowed by him in all aspects.
Salman Khan strikes with perfection all throughout the show with his sense of humor followed by emotional breakdowns in latter part… it can be exactly exemplified with his introduction part set in backdrops of Punjab and the way he gets through airport: he gives himself into spirit and vivacity. On the pars, Ajay Devgn has been portrayed well on expressing his intense level of emotions, but gets eclipsed by Salman. Unlike her debut in Ghajini, Asin doesn’t get prominence to deliver and appears just for the sake of a story in need of heroine. The other actors aren’t as impressive as the lead roles. Aditya does try to spell a commendable show while Rannvijay lags far behind.
For such a story based completely on music, Vipul Shah should’ve opted for a music director who can really create that magic. Of course, A.R. Rahman could’ve been the best choice. But then, the trio Shankar-Ehasan-Loy has just copycatted the intonation style of various western pop albums with singers yelling at high-pitched voice. Sorry to say! The songs aren’t appealing. Cinematography has some enriched visuals while editing looks simple and slick. Well, one thing that strikes-on with a vitality to narrative aspects is background score of Salim-Sulaiman. The duo had indeed brought out the things in right proportions of spelling apt music at right situations. Especially, the fast running stringed instruments delivered during the latter parts just adds more to the emotional quotients. Perhaps, Vipul could’ve just roped in the duo for scoring songs as well…
It’s an usual storyline of friendship, emotions and love. But then, crooning Hindi songs for British audiences and a clichéd climax with dragging second half should’ve been avoided by Vipul.
It would be a flattery to just say ‘London Dreams’ is an extraordinary film. But then, it’s a film you can watch leaving your cognizance out of theaters.
Cast & Crew:
Banner: Headstart Films UK Limited, Blockbuster Movie Entertainers
Production: Aashin A Shah
Direction: Vipul Shah
Star-casts: Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Asin Thottumkal, Om Puri, Brinda Parekh, Rannvijay Singha, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa and others
Music: Shankar-Ehasan-Loy
Lyrics : Prasoon Joshi
Verdict: Watch it once…
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