tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post7315283403158711108..comments2023-12-19T08:12:59.428-08:00Comments on Post-Punk Cinema Club: Chandni Chowk to China (2009)a ppcc representativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03533616493105736109noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-29817741042313322842009-06-08T03:26:48.112-07:002009-06-08T03:26:48.112-07:00Because of Bhool Bulaiya and Welcome I'll forg...Because of Bhool Bulaiya and Welcome I'll forgive Akshay for this trespass.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237875822051140049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-54710729604255224392009-01-25T22:34:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:34:00.000-08:00As an Akshay Kumar fan, I saw CC2C this weekend an...As an Akshay Kumar fan, I saw CC2C this weekend and dragged friends that had never seen a B-wood flick, and our consensus was the same: it was funny! AK is a great physical comedian! Come on, the Dance Master 9 bit with the mulitude of film dances!? <BR/><BR/>The spoofs and references were so fast and furious for the first hour, you knew the movie couldn't keep it up. The romance and the songs/picturizations were weak, and I thought they waited too long to have Akki emerge as his bad ass self, but it certainly wasn't as bad as a lot of Bwood. What about JaanE Mann, to pull something out of the dust bin?katiekateBKLNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235015879859542829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-6552435542990373732009-01-23T04:50:00.000-08:002009-01-23T04:50:00.000-08:00whoa..!!.. dat was something to convince me..!!agr...whoa..!!.. dat was something to convince me..!!<BR/><BR/>agreed.. :) but still hated CC2C.. lol..!!malpani.!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01776659509763566495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-79256105489112269112009-01-22T13:31:00.000-08:002009-01-22T13:31:00.000-08:00Anonymous - That's interesting! I had assumed that...Anonymous - That's interesting! I had assumed that only Akshay fans would be able to tolerate his antics in this, since it was quite goofball and OTT. I definitely agree that Deepika's dad was really great! I hope to see more of him!<BR/><BR/>malpani - Good point about expectations - though I guess it's hard not to let preconceived notions (even just <A HREF="http://p-pcc.blogspot.com/2009/01/ram-avtar-1988.html" REL="nofollow">"This is going to be a screwball comedy" and being presented with a melodrama</A>) color your judgment of a film... at least a little. What do you mean by "cinematic liberties", though? If that means the liberty to send a regressive message in your film ("your husband is your God") - then yes, Aditya Chopra has every right to do that, I agree that conservative couples probably do exist in Amritsar (as everywhere) and so such a message would resonate with them, but I'm a liberal progressive (or try to be at least) and so am pretty much guaranteed to criticize an overly conservative message in a film. That's regardless of whether it's well-presented, as in <A HREF="http://p-pcc.blogspot.com/2007/11/jab-jab-phool-khile-1965.html" REL="nofollow">Jab Jab Phool Khile</A> - a film I enjoy as a cinephile, but disapprove of as a feminist/modernist/whatever. The problem with Rab Ne was that it was a conservative message that was presented <I>poorly</I> - it just didn't make sense that SRK's Raj would go to all that trouble wooing his wife only to then demand she love SRK's Surinder. (And don't worry, the PPCC <A HREF="http://p-pcc.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-should-i-love-3-shah-rukh-khan.html" REL="nofollow">loves SRK</A>... though Rab Ne definitely shook the foundations of our love.)<BR/><BR/>CC2C main message seemed to be "only you can make something of yourself" and "hard work reaps rewards" - a message I'm fine with - and it presented it in a generally acceptable way (it just followed the usual quest pattern found in any number of kung fu movies, etc.). The only problem, then, that I had with CC2C was that it just didn't capture me - I didn't laugh or cry when the film wanted me to, some of the antics were alienatingly goofy, the songs were generally mediocre, and so on.<BR/><BR/>eliza bennet - You'll probably pick up a lot more references than me! Enjoy.a ppcc representativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533616493105736109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-57252831134952179512009-01-22T06:37:00.000-08:002009-01-22T06:37:00.000-08:00As an Indian film convert from East Asian cinema v...As an Indian film convert from East Asian cinema viewing- I have already decided that I want to watch this:)<BR/><BR/>I like Akshay and don't mind low brow comedy.eliza bennethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997101330508195099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-55707044109226165472009-01-22T02:34:00.000-08:002009-01-22T02:34:00.000-08:00@ the PPCC is a big fat idioti dont understand thi...@ the PPCC is a big fat idiot<BR/><BR/>i dont understand this thing abt lower expectations and higher expectations judge the movie on its credits yaa..!!<BR/><BR/>u go with a negative frame of mind obviously u'll find da movie bad altho its a masterpiece..<BR/><BR/>while ghajini was so over hyped just like om shanti om was.. even people who wanted to hate the movie ended up liking it cos they were forced to like it even before the movie was released..<BR/><BR/>there are certain cinematic liberties that comes with a movie.. <BR/>and rab ne had dose..<BR/>m rab ne wasnt a story set in new york.. it was in amritsar.. where such things mite even exist..<BR/>just for say the wannabe role played by srk..!!.<BR/><BR/><BR/>now if u're taking into account dose liberties when watching rab ne... and ignoring wen u're watchin cc2c.. then good for u..<BR/>CC2C is a better flick ..lol and everybody loves to hate SRK..<BR/>haha..!!malpani.!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01776659509763566495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-43257577954585129352009-01-21T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-21T20:24:00.000-08:00I am not a Askhay Kumar fan. But I saw this movie ...I am not a Askhay Kumar fan. But I saw this movie with my sis and her family and must say enjoyed it. I sort of expected it to be a masala movie and it was. <BR/><BR/>Some of the dialogues and scenes were really funny. The movie did flounder a bit in the middle. However I think it is more due to a weak story. I liked the Chinese actor who played Deepika's dad and his scenes with Akshay.<BR/><BR/>Agree with Swheta about CC2C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-57012025484821154472009-01-21T15:12:00.000-08:002009-01-21T15:12:00.000-08:00Beth - Hear, hear.Shweta - Aww! Like the PPCC and ...Beth - Hear, hear.<BR/><BR/>Shweta - Aww! Like the PPCC and Yuvvraaj. Love is blind!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - But dude, if Sallu had started his career with films like Yuvvraaj and Veer, he wouldn't be the Sallu he is today. Bad is bad.a ppcc representativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533616493105736109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-9075620764696037082009-01-21T15:09:00.000-08:002009-01-21T15:09:00.000-08:00Hated CC2C by a lot. Veer, am excited about. Dats ...Hated CC2C by a lot. Veer, am excited about. Dats why Sallu is making films and we comment posters are not :DDDDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-5148580096110124532009-01-21T14:07:00.000-08:002009-01-21T14:07:00.000-08:00I love CC2C. Absolutely. So it has a few weaknesse...I love CC2C. Absolutely. So it has a few weaknesses- I love it all the more for em.<BR/><BR/>:DShweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-84554175437446302682009-01-21T13:14:00.000-08:002009-01-21T13:14:00.000-08:00I'm with FG re: Veer. How on earth does that look ...I'm with FG re: <I>Veer</I>. How on earth does that look watchable?Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-20700382698427877672009-01-21T12:06:00.000-08:002009-01-21T12:06:00.000-08:00Malpani - Ha! No, I really couldn't complain that ...Malpani - Ha! No, I really couldn't complain that much about this film. Rab Ne was unbearable because (1) my expectations for it were much higher, and so I had the sting of disappointment and, more importantly, (2) it was beating me over the head with a regressive, conservative message that "your husband is your God", "you should be happy being a housewife", etc... <BR/><BR/>Basically, if a film is poorly made (as Chandni Chowk to China generally is) then I might get tired of it, but only if it's <A HREF="http://p-pcc.blogspot.com/2008/05/atithee-1978.html" REL="nofollow">really REALLY badly made</A>. I have more of a problem with films that are badly made and have a horrible message - e.g. <A HREF="http://p-pcc.blogspot.com/2009/01/bulandi-2000.html" REL="nofollow">Bulandi</A> is the most recent example. Since CC2C wasn't as offensive as it could have been (i.e. it didn't make a bunch of racist jokes about China), it already exceeded my (very, very low) expectations.<BR/><BR/>Filmi Girl - Aww! I can understand that if you like Akshay, this was a treat. It was really his show! The Akshay/Ranvir jodi was nice, but there wasn't too much of it... they're in Singh is King as well? <BR/><BR/>Amrita - Just lower your expectations until they're rock bottom. Actually, I wouldn't really recommend seeing this.<BR/><BR/>Bollyviewer - Nooo, no no. It was interesting from a meta perspective, but I wouldn't really recommend it.<BR/><BR/>Ajnabi - Well, gosh, if you like Akshay enough, I would rec it. As I said to FG and in the review, it's really all about him, and he is quite sweetly ridiculous.<BR/><BR/>Filmi Girl3 - Feel free to take over the comments! Debate is always great.the PPCC is a big fat idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288839284512965083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-57989152062836350322009-01-21T10:58:00.000-08:002009-01-21T10:58:00.000-08:00PPCC, forgive me for taking over your comment page...PPCC, forgive me for taking over your comment page but I've been dying to discuss CC2C and nobody wanted to do that on my review... :) <BR/><BR/>(Which is here in case anyone wants to join me there - http://filmi-girl.livejournal.com/163439.html)<BR/><BR/>@Amrita, Who has been telling you that <B>Veer</B> is going to be a box office success?! Have they seen the poster?! Heard the gossip that's been leaked from the sets?! Do they know that Salman <I>wrote this himself</I>?! <B>Veer</B> has CAREER KILLING FLOP written all over it - especially since Salman has <I>not</I> had a hit since <B>Partner</B>.<BR/><BR/>@Bollyviewer, if <B>Singh is Kinng</B> gave you a headache - DO NOT go see <B>CC2C</B>. There is a lot more over-the-top comedy and wacky sound effects than anything else... :)Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292362161639177666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-18402669596620287192009-01-21T10:56:00.000-08:002009-01-21T10:56:00.000-08:00Well, it's a relief it doesn't rely on Chinese ste...Well, it's a relief it doesn't rely on Chinese stereotypes, which was my biggest concern. Still no desire to see it, even given my burgeoning pyaar for Akshay.ajnabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296593338690811213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-21032557516358564792009-01-21T10:23:00.000-08:002009-01-21T10:23:00.000-08:00You make it sound so attractive... And I had NO in...You make it sound so attractive... And I had NO intention of going for this - especially after the raging headache <I>Singh is King</I> gave me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-17074035903589520692009-01-21T10:01:00.000-08:002009-01-21T10:01:00.000-08:00You're a far, far braver person than I. Sigh. I'll...You're a far, far braver person than I. Sigh. I'll have to watch this won't I? The lows you reach in your addiction.<BR/><BR/>Sob. <BR/><BR/>Filmi Girl - come to my arms! You're the first person i've seen so far who hasn't tried to convince me that Veer has a chance in hell. I've seen Chandramukhi and Suryavanshi and there's no way in frickin hell this is going to end well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-56899419215790275532009-01-21T09:32:00.000-08:002009-01-21T09:32:00.000-08:00well if u're comparing from the worst of the lot.....<I>well if u're comparing from the worst of the lot.. obviously it will turn out to be a better pick..</I><BR/><BR/>That was my point. People are saying it's the worst film ever made - conveniently forgetting about 'the worst of the lot.'<BR/><BR/>I'll check out your review. :)Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292362161639177666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-53516271906411710312009-01-21T08:09:00.000-08:002009-01-21T08:09:00.000-08:00well if u're comparing from the worst of the lot.....well if u're comparing from the worst of the lot.. obviously it will turn out to be a better pick..<BR/><BR/>and anyday akshay kumar a better actor compared to salman..!!<BR/><BR/>but u again neva kno.. prolly salman works his best when he's drunk..lol..<BR/><BR/>still.. whatever u guys say.. i dun have a word of appreciation for CC2C..<BR/><BR/>read my words for chandni chowk<BR/><BR/>www.oyeitsmalpani.blogspot.commalpani.!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01776659509763566495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-14270713064515326332009-01-21T03:30:00.000-08:002009-01-21T03:30:00.000-08:00And, Malpani, there is no way CC2C is worse than s...And, Malpani, there is no way CC2C is worse than something like "Yuvvraaj" or "Drona" or especially "Lovestory 2050" - so give it a rest. I am sure there will be plenty of terrible films in 2009 - films much less tolerable than CC2C. C'mon VEER is coming out this year. VEER - the Salman Khan film <I>that he wrote</I> and where the reports have been filtering out from the set that he's been spending much of his time drunk. You really think CC2C is definitely worse than that train wreck?Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292362161639177666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-67610548559242644252009-01-21T03:27:00.000-08:002009-01-21T03:27:00.000-08:00The more I think about it, the more I realize that...The more I think about it, the more I realize that CC2C had a target audience of me. Not only will I watch Akshay Kumar read a phone book and find it fascinating, I am enamored of masala trappings and am well versed enough in both East and South Asian popular film... ;P (I loved the "Golden Flower" reference...)<BR/><BR/>I did end up emotionally invested in Sidhu, but I don't think I would have if he had been played by Salman or Ajay Devgan or someone like that. And what say you about the Ranvir Shorey/Akshay Kumar jodi? Like?<BR/><BR/>And so, in conclusion, WTF was Warner Brothers thinking?Filmi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292362161639177666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79723819638700739.post-29831987354305406112009-01-21T00:54:00.000-08:002009-01-21T00:54:00.000-08:00oh come on..only cos u wanted da review to be diff...oh come on..only cos u wanted da review to be different form the other critics u decided not to bast the movie left right and centre..<BR/><BR/>how da hell is rab ne not bearable and chandni chowk is??..<BR/><BR/>and alto m a akshay kumar fan.. wasnt he over the top in the movie.. specially with the emotional scenes..!!<BR/><BR/>crap!..<BR/>its january.. i can easily say its da worst movie movie of the year!..malpani.!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01776659509763566495noreply@blogger.com