Cheeni Kum [Blu-ray] (Hindi Film / Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema ) [Blu-ray]

Review A big wow to Amitabh Bachchan, the film's marvellous pivot. We
shouldn't be surprised by anymore Bachchanism, but the man -- currently,
constantly pushing himself onto a limb, decidedly making 2007 his own -- is an
undisputable rockstar. His Buddha is smooth yet suffers from occasional social
awkwardness, and Bachchan manages both the rough brat and the annoyed old man
tones with such ease.Tabu is a great actress, and with a role that calls for
far less bravura than her leading man, she is comfortably understated. Their
banter runs deep through the film, and her Nina, whom you never know when to
take seriously, is a perfect foil to Buddha's don't-ask-the-obvious
derision.The inimitable Zohra Sehgal plays Bachchan's wrestling-loving mother,
a terrible cook who lectures him on gymming and knows him inside out, and is
evidently the source of his scornful tongue.This isn't a groundbreaking film,
but it didn't set out to be. It's a maturely written film with great
characters, tremendous performances and some fantastic moments.Watch it. A
brilliant sequence involving the chef, a chemist, chhatris and chachas is
absolute movie magic, and in itself well worth the price of admission. Bravo.
--platform47.com