Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani...Watch it for Ranbir!!!

Don't expect another Andaaz apna apna from Raj Kumar santoshi and you wouldn't be disappointed. APKGK is a movie which although has no real plot, is funny and makes you laugh (although it also employs some silly jokes to do so). Though it is an ordinary movie, the viewers will definitely come out of the cinema wearing a smile.

APKGK is set in the town of Ooty where Prem (Ranbir Kapoor) is the President of a Happy club. Jennifer (Katrina kaif) moves to town with his step-parents. Ranbir falls for Katrina the first time he sees her and after some usual drama become friends with her. A twist in the plot comes when Katrina confesses her love for someone else. Ranbir helps her out to get her love. Much expectedly, in the climax Katrina realises her love for Ranbir and they unite.

Ranbir has once again proved his acting skills after Wake up sid and has displayed superb comic timing. The dance party where he keeps shaking his body (in a funny manner) and justifies it by saying "dance se pehle body ko garam kar raha hoon" is worth a mention. Katrina, as always, looks beautiful and does full justice to her role. Other supporting actors such as Upen patel are decent and do justice to their part. Further, the music of the movie is quite enjoyable and adds to the movie positives.

On the other hand, the movie lacks soul because of the absence of a real plot. The second half of the movie drags a bit. On the whole, its a movie where the characters make the movie work rather than the story.

Positives:

* Ranbir Kapoor's excellent comic timing
* Gorgeous Katrina
* Music esp. tera hone laga hoon

Negatives:

* Slow pace in second half
* Some silly jokes

Rating:***

London Dreams – Salman’s rocking show

Salman is having a good year. After Wanted, London dreams showcases Salman(who usually is blamed for sleepwalking through his roles) in yet another power packed performance. Vipul Shah has made a decent attempt and is quite successful in making an engaging drama.

London Dreams is story of two friends (Salman and Ajay) and how ambition of one friend led to the debacle of their band (London Dreams). Ajay plays an ambitious musician who wants to earn name and fame internationally through his music. He forms a band London dreams in London along with Asin (who really has nothing to do in the band) and few others. But situation take a turn when Ajay calls his childhood friend (Salman) to London to join his band. Salmain plays a rustic happy go lucky man who values friendship (with Ajay) above anything else. But Ajay grows jealous of growing popularity of Salman and his growing friendship with Asin and employs foul means to bring about Salman’s downfall.

Ajay’s role is tailor-made for him and he plays the role of a ambitious and jealous ridden man to perfection. Asin has nothing much to do and just provides the glamour quotient. But it is Salman who steals the show as the rustic villager (gifted with immense musical talent). Salman plays his role earnestly and puts forward an honest per romance. Vipul Shah's direction is decent and the cinematographer has captured London beautifully. The Wembley stadium sequence looks grand and has been shot beautifully.

But the biggest downfall of the movie is the music. Considering the fact that this is a musical this turns out heavily against the movie. Only Barso yaroon.. and Mann ko ati bhavey .. are likeable. Shankar Ehsaan loy could have done better justice to the music of the movie. Overall the movie is gripping and keeps the viewer engaged through the 150 odd minutes.

Positives:
* Salman Khan’s performance
* Beautiful locales of London
* Wembley stadium sequence
* Beautiful Asin

Negatives:
* Disappointing music
* Second half tends to drag a bit

Rating :***