Priyadarshan is widely known for his Comedy Flicks. 'Hera Pheri' is a cult classic, while 'Hulchul' & 'Malamaal Weekly', also gained a following. 'Hungama', is a yet another winning comedy from the talented filmmaker. It's Loud and Funny! It's long, but interesting at the same time.
I had watched 'Hungama' during it's release, way back in 2003, and I enjoyed it. Sure, I found it outrageous, but I remember laughing loudly at a few portions. Over the years, when-ever I re-visit this comedy, It still manages to hold my attention, despite it's visible flaws.
'Hungama' is the story of a bunch of misfits whose misconception about each others backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes.
An adaptation of Priyadarshan's 1984 Malayalam film 'Poochakkoru Mookkuthi', 'Hungama' is mostly an engaging fare, thanks to it's interesting and progressive screenplay, that comes in-tact with memorable dialogue and winning performances by it's talented star cast. But, the writing in the second hour, trends to drag a bit. And some portions, are loud. The climax is over-the-top, but it's funny nonetheless.
Priyadarshan's direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are fair. Songs are fairly okay. Performance-Wise: Paresh Rawal is impeccable. The legendary actor plays his part with unmatchable ease. Akshaye Khanna gets it right, as always. Aftab does deliver in some portions, while Rimi Sen is ordinary. Shoma Anand is amusing. Shakti Kapoor & Tiku Talsania are superb, and bring in a host of laughs. Manoj Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Narvekar & Razzak Khan are funny as well.
On the whole, 'Hungama' is meant for those who love Haha fares. Thumbs Up!
I had watched 'Hungama' during it's release, way back in 2003, and I enjoyed it. Sure, I found it outrageous, but I remember laughing loudly at a few portions. Over the years, when-ever I re-visit this comedy, It still manages to hold my attention, despite it's visible flaws.
'Hungama' is the story of a bunch of misfits whose misconception about each others backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes.
An adaptation of Priyadarshan's 1984 Malayalam film 'Poochakkoru Mookkuthi', 'Hungama' is mostly an engaging fare, thanks to it's interesting and progressive screenplay, that comes in-tact with memorable dialogue and winning performances by it's talented star cast. But, the writing in the second hour, trends to drag a bit. And some portions, are loud. The climax is over-the-top, but it's funny nonetheless.
Priyadarshan's direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are fair. Songs are fairly okay. Performance-Wise: Paresh Rawal is impeccable. The legendary actor plays his part with unmatchable ease. Akshaye Khanna gets it right, as always. Aftab does deliver in some portions, while Rimi Sen is ordinary. Shoma Anand is amusing. Shakti Kapoor & Tiku Talsania are superb, and bring in a host of laughs. Manoj Joshi, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Narvekar & Razzak Khan are funny as well.
On the whole, 'Hungama' is meant for those who love Haha fares. Thumbs Up!