Aladin [DVD]

This new Hindi movie, stars the latest heart throb
chocolate-boy, Ritesh Deshmukh and the newcomer and oh-so-pretty Barbie Doll,
Jacqueline. To add up to the spice is Amitabh, the genie who is at his best
with the character of Genius and to create tension, tossed in the middle of
this perfect love story is the villian, Sanjay Dutt.From the land of myths and
legends - India - comes a fantasy adventure for the entire family. Directed by
Sujoy Ghosh, 'Aladin' is a modern re-imagining of the classic tale of 'Aladin
and The Magic Lamp'.Aladin Chatterjee (Riteish Deshmukh) lives in the city of
Khwaish, an orphan who has been bullied since childhood by Kasim and his gang.
But his life changes when Jasmine (Jacqueline Fernandez) gives him a magic
lamp as a Birthday gift - because it lets loose the genie, Genius (Amitabh
Bachchan).Desperate to grant him 3 wishes and seek the end of his contract
with the Magic Lamp and get retirement, the rock-star Genius makes Aladin's
life difficult until the real threat looms on the horizon : the ex-genie,
Ringmaster (Sanjay Dutt).Why does Ringmaster want to kill Aladin? What is the
dark secret about Aladin's past that Genius is carrying? And what is Aladin's
destiny? Find out more in this swashbuckling fantasy adventure film. Review If
you think this is another interpretation of a classic fairytale out of Arabian
Nights, you must watch this movie. It may be inspired from Aladin and the
Magic Lamp, but the film has a unique story to tell with a great
implementation. The narrative is clearly divided into two sections. If the
first half is more children friendly, the second half has a lot going for
teenagers and above. It's a complete family entertainer.Set in Khwaish city,
the movie is a tale of students studying in Khwaish University and a set of
Genie who become a part of their lives. Riteish gives one of his best
performance as a dorky innocent lover who is picked on by the other boys of
his class. Amitabh Bachchan keeps the laughter rolling as a whacky, quirky, a
little eccentric, a bit mad and hugely lovable Genius. Jacqueline, looks no
less than a princess out of a fairytale and she does well for her first movie!
Sanjay Dutt keeps the element of danger and brings the hidden secret with
him.Combining these performances with a good Visual Effects, this VFX filled
entertainer is just the right recipe if one is looking for a family
entertainer. --platform47.com