ZERO: An intelligent script interspersed with wit, emotional quotient, pathos and star power-futuristic in its depiction of a multi-planetary ecosystem ably supported by a bravura performance of Anushka Sharma, the bundle of energy that’s SRK, a perfect casting coup and the superb direction of Anand L Rai makes this movie an intriguing and enjoyable watch. Bauua is a vertically challenged guy with a lot of chutzpah and positive energy-he meets his match in a slightly handicapped wheelchair bound Anushka Sharma who is a NASA bred scientist. Anushka’s body language and diction are so perfect that you would stop believing that she is Bollywood star married to the invincible Mr Big (Virat Kohli, no prizes for guessing) Katrina oozes oomph in every frame -she has to don tons of kohl and sport panda eyes to portray the over-the-top disoriented, unlucky in love poster-girl to look villain-ish which is an act for the otherwise mild-mannered woman and she pulls it off with elan. Shahrukh Khan brags about his trademark dimples and ceremonializes the buttony glad eyes he makes at every female that is object of his affection. Salman Khan’s endorsement of this movie uppity ups the celebrity quotient already high with the graceful presence of Juhi Chawla, the late Srideviji, Alia Bhatt, Abhay Deol, Kajol, Deepika Padukone and Karisma Kapoor-all of them by the way sport alabaster skin from head to toe with Karisma being the only naturally fairest one. SRK does not insist on showcasing his trademark stammering skills and the outstretched hand movement that he’s been carrying off since the 90s. He does somersaults on his hands just like the Deewana days and his prosthetic makeup and energetic dance moves are an extension of his Jabra Fan act. But he should know that having a lean physique and a 30 inch waist even at the other side of fifty counts too. Right, Sid? (Sid Malhotra) The climax is well thought out and reassuring just like a Hollywood movie-I was scared that Bauua would die in the rocket shuttle but he fists back to safety and back on Mother Earth thanks to some timely intervention of the Chinese scientists. I do not know why Ranbir Kapoor including his dad Chintu Kapoor is added as a gimmick to lend spice to the proceedings which is already overladen with fun, masala and self-deprecating humor. The message of the movie is simple yet overpowering with human emotions and the timeless and binding power of love and longing. I give it four thumbs up (hands and toes together)
AninditaRoyMusings 