What seems to be different though is that the stuttering superhero seems to have taken a strong fancy to speaking English to take his new found Hollywood fans by the storm.[break]
Talk about Kites and you cannot miss some of the exotic locales of Las Vegas, adrenaline pumping action and a few blink-and-miss steamy scenes that are woven together unfittingly.
Director Anurag Basu, whose directorial debut “Kuch Toh Hai” in 2003 was a super flop but made is comeback in Bollywood with few blockbusters like “Gangster” and “Life in a Metro” fails to deliver once again as he tries to mix up too much of unsavory ingredients together to get his Ticket to Hollywood in vain.
Not to blame Basu completely for the loopholes, as much of it has to do with the screenplay. It’s even more disappointing when you sit to realize that it took three people to write the story that fails to evoke any emotion. I wonder why Rakesh Roshan burnt a hole in his pockets to churn out just another run-of-the-mill flick.
The movie proceeds at a snail’s pace with avaricious J (Hrithik Roshan) rushing to the flash back mode. A salsa dancer, J conducts dance classes to make money. What’s more, the hunky hero has no qualms about marrying immigrant women to get paid in return for the green card the arrangement offers. He even gets ready to marry Gina (Kangana Ranauat), daughter of a multi-millionaire casino owner Bob (Kabir Bedi), and get rich overnight.
Every thing is hunky dory till J finds out that trigger-head Tony (Nick Brown), J’s would-be brother-in-law is getting married with Natasha (Barbari Mori). Steamy romance runs amok and follows a never-ending action. What many had expected in “Kites” –sizzling romance between Bollywood’s macho man and a firangi actress – is almost completely absent in the film.
The climax is the turning point in the film, which thankfully digresses from Bollywood’s signature format though it moves along predictable lines.
The soundtracks of the film by KK Menon and Rajesh Roshan are catchy and mellifluous compositions and are the major USPs of the flick.
Talking about the performances, it is Hrithik who steals the thunder. However, at times it seems as if he tries a bit too hard to win the hearts of his Hollywood fans. His dialogue delivery is neat and though the script plays the spoilsport, he doesn’t disappoint the audiences.
Barbara Mori is an eye candy. Her flashing smile, flamboyance and Spanish charm are irresistible. Considering her as a Bollywood’s newbie, she needs a special mention as she certainly stands out from other Bollywood cheesecakes.
Director Basu must be thankful to Kangana Ranaut for accepting a cameo. Was she even in the movie?
Kabir Bedi is still happy doing typecast arrogant rich daddy of a heroine while Nick Brown is again an over ambitious villain in the film.
It’s high time for director Basu not to take things for granted or he will have to listen to the Spanish words like “adios” (goodbye) and “cuidate” (take care).
Being Screened at Jai Nepal and Kumari Cinema Hall.