Indeed, Ta Ra Rum Pum comes after YRF's successful Dhoom 2. Glossy US locations, larger than life lifestyle, race courses.. Saif Ali Khan and a hell lot of American actors and extras. If Indian cinema is truly globalising, then it should bear in mind that it is, still making movies primarily for local audiences. Imagine people in rural Indian districts watching Ta Ra Rum Pum.. Poor fellas, they'll hardly ever relate to that movie at all. But that does not mean I did not enjoy the movie.
I was expecting adrenaline pumping race sequences. Binod Pradhan is the same person who did Devdas, etc. but the magic isn't cast this time. Sid treats the movie very nicely and the third act is gripping. Characters are very clear and the conflicts bring in fresh air. But what a pain you'll have to watch all your through how Saif and Rani meet, Rani's iPod cracks (iPods 8/9 years ago? Weired!) and Saif takes an easy go on life and success. Javed Jaffery fails to entertain this time and Rani looks pathetic in her teenage hairdo.
The kids perform well. It's a nice family. The Jacksonville environment is lively. But I am not sure who these RV and Shona are. Are they Indians, Hindus? Or do they represent the mass of nowhere who speak Hindi, eat toasts for breakfast and marry the Catholic way.
Now the serious bit -- I am pretty much depressed by the producers approach to globalise Indian Cinema. I mean who cares, if we want we watch Hollywood movies. Who ever wants English-style movies in Hindi language performed by Indian actors? I will watch genuine Hollywood movies, I will watch movies that reflects the ethics of a local community. Go and ask 7 out of 10 Indians won't know about motor race sport.
Music does not grab me. I am fed up with Saif typecasting himself. I hated Saif trying to become Tom Cruise and Queen Latifah (race ride to JFK in "Taxi") all at the same time. Rani sadly disappears somewhere.
Final advice to Yashraj -- If you guys are so much interested in making movies in US set according to the American ethics, then why don't you try making movies in Hollywood in English language with American actors. I think your passion for "globalising" will be quenched that way.
I was expecting adrenaline pumping race sequences. Binod Pradhan is the same person who did Devdas, etc. but the magic isn't cast this time. Sid treats the movie very nicely and the third act is gripping. Characters are very clear and the conflicts bring in fresh air. But what a pain you'll have to watch all your through how Saif and Rani meet, Rani's iPod cracks (iPods 8/9 years ago? Weired!) and Saif takes an easy go on life and success. Javed Jaffery fails to entertain this time and Rani looks pathetic in her teenage hairdo.
The kids perform well. It's a nice family. The Jacksonville environment is lively. But I am not sure who these RV and Shona are. Are they Indians, Hindus? Or do they represent the mass of nowhere who speak Hindi, eat toasts for breakfast and marry the Catholic way.
Now the serious bit -- I am pretty much depressed by the producers approach to globalise Indian Cinema. I mean who cares, if we want we watch Hollywood movies. Who ever wants English-style movies in Hindi language performed by Indian actors? I will watch genuine Hollywood movies, I will watch movies that reflects the ethics of a local community. Go and ask 7 out of 10 Indians won't know about motor race sport.
Music does not grab me. I am fed up with Saif typecasting himself. I hated Saif trying to become Tom Cruise and Queen Latifah (race ride to JFK in "Taxi") all at the same time. Rani sadly disappears somewhere.
Final advice to Yashraj -- If you guys are so much interested in making movies in US set according to the American ethics, then why don't you try making movies in Hollywood in English language with American actors. I think your passion for "globalising" will be quenched that way.