I just got back home after watching 'Special 26' with 2 of my new friends. To put it simply, I loved the movie. After having read glowing reviews about the film, I had high expectations and boy was I impressed!
Brilliant script, tight screenplay, perfect comedy, superb acting and outstanding direction.
The film is set in 1987 and based on true incidents. It narrates the story of four con men who loot businessmen and politicians posing as CBI or Income Tax officers. It beautifully recreates India of the 80s. Akshay Kumar plays the lead while Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpai and Jimmy Shergill are the supporting cast. Divya Dutta and Kajal Agarwal-the only two female characters in the film are wasted.
I personally liked Manoj Bajpai's performance as the upright (real) CBI officer. The dialogues are a winner and keep you in splits even during intense scenes. Akshay Kumar, who is known for his over the top acting in films like 'Rowdy Rathore' and 'Singh is King' is at ease and convincing as the smart and subdued 'Ajju.' Needless to mention, Anupam Kher brings life to his 'Sharmaji.'
The surprise twist at the end leaves the audience in shock. If you give it more thought (which one shouldn't considering this is a Bollywood film) one can see a few loopholes in the plot but those do not take away from the gripping narrative.
The love story between Akshay and Kajal is a major distraction and adds no value to the film. Even the bhangra number could have been eliminated.
This movie proves that you can make an entertaining film without being ridiculous. It is easily one of the best films in recent times.
Brilliant script, tight screenplay, perfect comedy, superb acting and outstanding direction.
The film is set in 1987 and based on true incidents. It narrates the story of four con men who loot businessmen and politicians posing as CBI or Income Tax officers. It beautifully recreates India of the 80s. Akshay Kumar plays the lead while Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpai and Jimmy Shergill are the supporting cast. Divya Dutta and Kajal Agarwal-the only two female characters in the film are wasted.
I personally liked Manoj Bajpai's performance as the upright (real) CBI officer. The dialogues are a winner and keep you in splits even during intense scenes. Akshay Kumar, who is known for his over the top acting in films like 'Rowdy Rathore' and 'Singh is King' is at ease and convincing as the smart and subdued 'Ajju.' Needless to mention, Anupam Kher brings life to his 'Sharmaji.'
The surprise twist at the end leaves the audience in shock. If you give it more thought (which one shouldn't considering this is a Bollywood film) one can see a few loopholes in the plot but those do not take away from the gripping narrative.
The love story between Akshay and Kajal is a major distraction and adds no value to the film. Even the bhangra number could have been eliminated.
This movie proves that you can make an entertaining film without being ridiculous. It is easily one of the best films in recent times.
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