A remake of the Marathi film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, 'Paying Guests' is A Fair Comedy, that appeals in parts.
'Paying Guests' Synopsis: Four friends' attempts to find employment and accommodation pits them against landlords and gangsters in Bangkok.
The humor in 'Paying Guests' is over-the-top & zany, it' will appeal only to those who enjoy escapist & non-sensible comedies. To give the film it's due, some sequences do work, particularly when the men turn into drags.
The Adapted Screenplay is good, in parts. Paritosh Painter's Direction is passable. Cinematography captures the exotic locales of Pattaya, nicely. Editing is fair.
Performance-Wise: Jaaved Jaffrey is impressive, as ever. Shreyas Talpade does not deliver. Aashish Chaudhary is okay. Vatsal Seth gives his best shot. Neha Dhupia, Celina Jaitley, Sayali Bhagat & Riya Sen lend support. Johny Lever, Paintal & Chunky Pandey are in their elements.
On the whole, 'Paying Guests' is a one time watch.
'Paying Guests' Synopsis: Four friends' attempts to find employment and accommodation pits them against landlords and gangsters in Bangkok.
The humor in 'Paying Guests' is over-the-top & zany, it' will appeal only to those who enjoy escapist & non-sensible comedies. To give the film it's due, some sequences do work, particularly when the men turn into drags.
The Adapted Screenplay is good, in parts. Paritosh Painter's Direction is passable. Cinematography captures the exotic locales of Pattaya, nicely. Editing is fair.
Performance-Wise: Jaaved Jaffrey is impressive, as ever. Shreyas Talpade does not deliver. Aashish Chaudhary is okay. Vatsal Seth gives his best shot. Neha Dhupia, Celina Jaitley, Sayali Bhagat & Riya Sen lend support. Johny Lever, Paintal & Chunky Pandey are in their elements.
On the whole, 'Paying Guests' is a one time watch.