Rating - 2/5 This one of the films Sanjay Dutt almost completed (Around 80% in this case) before his arrest in 2013 resulting in the delay of the films release. Its pretty obvious as some of his dubbing are clearly done by a voice artist. Talking about the film, Yes! The film has an excellent concept, even though it deals with the routine corrupt system scenario, but the approach is really unique. Just when you think here is a film you can lap up to, the film falls down flat! A bunch of four, Abhay (Randeep), Maya (Kangana), Goti (Neil) and Kalim (Angad) after an unfortunate incident create a vigilante gang called the Ungli gang. Plagued with corruption, in every faction, every strata of the system, the gang picks up momentum and peoples love by a series of actions. But soon enough they find a fan replicating what they do as an application to join the gang. Everyone is skeptical of Nikhil (Emraan) who poses as a law student but is actually an undercover cop, working for ASP Sathi (Sanjay Dutt) in order to arrest the gang. Direction & screenplay in films like this are never about its actors but about its director and its writing. Rensil makes a compelling film which doesnt shy away from taking on the system, much like his dreaded gang. The film prides itself in being a cross between a formulaic entertainer and relevant cinema and it makes for an interesting watch. However the screenplay looses the steam aftermath. The beginning of the film and narration of story of the protagonist is beautifully depicted . The later reel flips and falls flat heavily with unnecessary song and less-impacting climax. The screenplay works in in bits & pieces. A much tighter second-hour was needed. Milan Zaveris dialogues, are however the biggest criminals of this film, especially the ones handed down to Sanjay Dutt & Kangna Ranaut, they are just down right stupid or laughable. There are a few laughs in there but its mostly the audience laughing at the horribly dated dialogs. There even exists a love angle between two characters which seems to only exist to give way to a song. The movie tackles the issue of citizens standing up against corruption in our awesome country. The last time I saw this as a theme done well was Rang De Basanti and that was a movie that sparked conversation. This leaves nothing with you. But to be fair the movie does point fingers (and about time) at something other than politicians for a change. Performance Emraan Hashmi is great. Donning his wicked smile, he plays a lackadaisical cop who finds his real calling in changing the system when he associates with the Ungli Gang. He brings out Nikhils dilemma of being torn between whats right and whats not. There is a simmering intensity in Nikhil no one except Emraan could have brought out, sadly his screen time in the 1st half is very limited. Following up close is Randeep Hooda, who is robust and never over the top in this film. He is great in every frame and with the same grit. Kangana Ranaut doesnt get much to do & draws the shortest end of the straw in matters of the screen time. She looks gorgeous though. Angad Bedi & Neil Bhoopalam are fair. Neha Dhupia is passable. Director Renzil DSilva (Kurbaan) had an interesting premise in hands & yet fails to make an impact. It seemed even Karan Johar, who has produced the film, was certain about the faith of the film & unlike this other films, literally had no promotion. Watch this movie if you literally have nothing (better) to do. On the whole, Ungli is a half-baked fare.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:30:26 +0000