Rating: 1.5/5
Cast- Himesh Reshammiya, Zoya Afroz, Sonali Raut, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Director- Ananth Mahadevan
After his disastrous 'hit' Damadamm!, Himesh Reshammiya is back in The Xposé, produced, written and directed by father, Vipin Reshammiya.
Talking about the script, I would call it childish, and the only interesting component of the movie being it's climax, where we are finally brought back to the murder; the end, having been written by Himesh Reshammiya, I didn’t expect much from it, but it has still proven to be good for someone of his caliber. The dialogues, however, aren’t up to the mark; not at all consistent in their quality. At times, the one liners are great, but otherwise, they are most often pathetic or else fall short of a proper dialogue delivery.
Himesh Reshammiya plays the role of Ravi Kumar, a southern superstar who initially was an ex-cop, but faced charges and suspension for attempt of murder of a minister. His character demands arrogance and attitude, and while Himesh gets the arrogance right, he wasn’t able to be convincing with the attitude part. Some scenes make you feel he has just the attitude needed and in some he fails to impress.
Many of his one liners begin with “ Mere pitaji kaha karte the…” which reminds you of Amol Palekar's role and dialogues in the hit classic Golmaal.
Irrfan Khan’s special appearance as Alec D’costa, one of the biggest black marketeers of the 60’s is good. Sonali Raut as Zara is good and has put up a decent act as a newcomer, pairing up with Himesh, and has more screentime than Ravi’s love interest Chandni, played by Zoya Afroz who's onscreen time lies more in songs, but who has otherwise done a good job. Honey Singh has done a terrible job and is a total misfit, and according to me he should stick to singing; so should Himesh.
The only reason the script may be found a bit interesting is because of the end where there are not only one but three twists; maybe added to prove to the audience that they could have an unpredictable script.
Concluding, justice has not at all been served. Just because Ravi Kumar was in love, the sets in which the movie is shot are decent enough to portray the 60’s.. However, there are times when you feel these things couldn’t possibly exist during the 60’s, as they have overdone the glamour. Our 60’s actresses never had catfights in award ceremonies after parties, that to over an actor. It's utter nonsense that fireworks are continuously being shown in the backdrop outside the window of the 'Palace' in which the after party takes place for a whole 15-20 mins.
Locations are another fail in this movie, in the 60’s I would have preferred to use the stairs usually used for ads and also in the film OMG! located next to St. Xavier's College. As for a court located in the 60’s, using the stairs of the library at fountain was frankly, laughable. The songs are horrible and have no meaning, they are just pushed in for the sake of time consumption.
For all the Himesh fans out (if any) there, go watch it; your star has put up one of his best works. As for others, this film is one you should watch only in a single screen like Regal’s Stall, not even balcony, it's not worth that much. Xposé has exposure not just by the two leading actresses in the film but its of how much you can expect from an adamant and pathetic actor cum singer who thinks his flops are hits.
Go watch Samrat and Co. if you want some good and decent suspense.
-U.Pinto
Cast- Himesh Reshammiya, Zoya Afroz, Sonali Raut, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Director- Ananth Mahadevan
After his disastrous 'hit' Damadamm!, Himesh Reshammiya is back in The Xposé, produced, written and directed by father, Vipin Reshammiya.
Talking about the script, I would call it childish, and the only interesting component of the movie being it's climax, where we are finally brought back to the murder; the end, having been written by Himesh Reshammiya, I didn’t expect much from it, but it has still proven to be good for someone of his caliber. The dialogues, however, aren’t up to the mark; not at all consistent in their quality. At times, the one liners are great, but otherwise, they are most often pathetic or else fall short of a proper dialogue delivery.
Himesh Reshammiya plays the role of Ravi Kumar, a southern superstar who initially was an ex-cop, but faced charges and suspension for attempt of murder of a minister. His character demands arrogance and attitude, and while Himesh gets the arrogance right, he wasn’t able to be convincing with the attitude part. Some scenes make you feel he has just the attitude needed and in some he fails to impress.
Many of his one liners begin with “ Mere pitaji kaha karte the…” which reminds you of Amol Palekar's role and dialogues in the hit classic Golmaal.
Irrfan Khan’s special appearance as Alec D’costa, one of the biggest black marketeers of the 60’s is good. Sonali Raut as Zara is good and has put up a decent act as a newcomer, pairing up with Himesh, and has more screentime than Ravi’s love interest Chandni, played by Zoya Afroz who's onscreen time lies more in songs, but who has otherwise done a good job. Honey Singh has done a terrible job and is a total misfit, and according to me he should stick to singing; so should Himesh.
The only reason the script may be found a bit interesting is because of the end where there are not only one but three twists; maybe added to prove to the audience that they could have an unpredictable script.
Concluding, justice has not at all been served. Just because Ravi Kumar was in love, the sets in which the movie is shot are decent enough to portray the 60’s.. However, there are times when you feel these things couldn’t possibly exist during the 60’s, as they have overdone the glamour. Our 60’s actresses never had catfights in award ceremonies after parties, that to over an actor. It's utter nonsense that fireworks are continuously being shown in the backdrop outside the window of the 'Palace' in which the after party takes place for a whole 15-20 mins.
Locations are another fail in this movie, in the 60’s I would have preferred to use the stairs usually used for ads and also in the film OMG! located next to St. Xavier's College. As for a court located in the 60’s, using the stairs of the library at fountain was frankly, laughable. The songs are horrible and have no meaning, they are just pushed in for the sake of time consumption.
For all the Himesh fans out (if any) there, go watch it; your star has put up one of his best works. As for others, this film is one you should watch only in a single screen like Regal’s Stall, not even balcony, it's not worth that much. Xposé has exposure not just by the two leading actresses in the film but its of how much you can expect from an adamant and pathetic actor cum singer who thinks his flops are hits.
Go watch Samrat and Co. if you want some good and decent suspense.
-U.Pinto