Wanted Movie Review; Salman is Sal Man
Posted by Starwin on 18th September, 2009
Wanted is a full on masala entertainer film. It is a welcome respite to see a formulaic masala film, high on entertainment, a welcome respite from the mindless romances and inane comedies this year. Wanted reminds you of the phenomenal Ghajini, although both are different as chalk and cheese. The fact that both are successful movies with superb action brings in a dash of similarity. Word of caution: This is a movie in the Rajnikanth mould where one guy bashes up 20 at one go. So if you are ready to leave your brains at home and enjoy a smacking South Indian masala entertainer, Wanted is your cup of tea.
Story of Wanted: Radhe (Salman Khan) is a hardcore gangster and a sharpshooter with a quick razor sharp brain. He works for Gani Bhai (Prakash Raj), the dreaded gangster, but on his own terms. He does not fancy working for any boss, but for money. He changes loyalties only if the money is right. He changes sides and gets entry in the Gani Bhai’s gang. Gani bhai’s brother dies in the gangwar and the don is forced to take matters in his hands and returns to India. . At the same time, there is a lecherous police officer who lusts for Jhanvi(Ayesha Takia) who falls in love with Radhe inspite of knowing that he is from a criminal background. Matters reach to such a proportion that Gani Bhai asks Radhe to bomb a minister while addressing a meeting on children’s day. But his dream is foiled, when he is arrested. However the gangsters get even with the police commissioner by kidnapping and raping his young daughter. But they soon find themselves in soup when the gangsters realize the reality of Salman Khan.
The action in the movie is amazing and full credit to Vijayan Master, the man who was also the stunt director for the Telegu and Tamil Pokhiris, for coming up with stunning stunts. The comic track is also good enough and so is the cute romantic track.
The music of Wanted is a big disappointment Unlike the Telegu Pokiri and Tamil Pokkiri, the Hindi version Wanted falls short in the music deparment. We had high expectations from music that really perked up the South Indian versions. In Wanted, some songs look like distractions in the plot, while in the South Indian versions, the songs were really melodious and foot-thumping.
Salman Khan is definitely ‘Wanted’ after this film. He is to Wanted, what Aamir Khan was to Ghajini. Mahesh Manjrekar suits the role of the lecherous inspector to the hilt, he is perfect. The lovely Ayesha Takia looks amazing and acts her role very well. Prakash Raj, as Gani Bhai is very effective, which is why he has been the undisputed choice for all the three versions of the film. Govind Namdeo, Manoj Pahwa, Inder Kumar and Vinod Khan render good support as well.
Go watch Wanted if you are a fan of Salman Khan. If you do not like him as much, you will still like him after watching the film.Wanted is the best example of a formula film that works. Forget Spider Man, we now have Sal Man
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