Cast: Salman Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Daisy Shah, Tabu.
Length: 2.20hrs approximately.
When one sees a film’s promo, he/she pretty much figures out
what kind of film it would be. Although one can go wrong in judging the film
from its cover. JAI HO sets an example that a film that looks dried from its
promos and songs is not necessarily a frail film. JAI HO’s energy is remarkable
to say the least. The film not even for once loses its focus. The sheer
intensity imposed in the film makes up for lot of flaws.
JAI HO doesn’t take much time to settle in. Before you know
it, you have already seen couple of songs, one mega action sequences and one
comic bit all in just about 20 minutes. The logic is dropped in the very first
second of the film. You have the hero fighting innumerable goons and smashing
the entire decoration of the set. JAI HO has comedy and romance that are
straight out of those South masala films. If those films are not your cup of
tea, then you might relinquish on JAI HO within first 30 minutes itself. Highly
dramatic and spectacularly intense at times, JAI HO succeeds in evoking
reactions, strong reactions from viewers. One finds himself already praying for
our actor and his overdone social concern. The interval point will make you
care a damn for your throat and give all possible voice because of that
fantastic scenario which will linger in hearts for eternity.
Even post-intermission, the energy is intact and the action
goes a notch higher. Watch out for that action bit where Salman Khan jumps on
his bike to ride the city’s goons. A heart-pumping thrilling moment I would
say.
But JAI HO is far from flawless. The film has a very
repetitive screenplay where the mainstream social concern is brought to our
knowledge umpteen times in these 2.20hrs. Half the film is trying to say the
same thing and it gets tiring after a point, really! Also the joke cracked at
the expense of leading lady is overused so many times that you feel the
director wants us to remember that particular joke more than the heart of the
film. Such petty issues do stand out to list the points where the film loses
momentum. Also some episodes are superficially melodramatic.
The songs played are
good and plays well within the rhythm of the film. The action is top-class.
Sohail’s direction is commendable as he understands how to extract the right
emotions at the right time. In this film, you laugh, you feel, you cheer, you
pray…and more than anything, you enjoy!
Salman Khan is life of the film. Although he is no where
near what he brings to Chulbul Pandey, but still he immerses quite effectively
in a character which is two shades away from what he has been doing in last few
films. The small kiddie in the film provides the maximum laughs and is surely a
heart-winner. Tabu excels in couple of scene and those particular scenes make
her presence feel. There are two-dozen characters in the film. Some hams, some
does decently well.
In all, its quite a said thing that it is a treat for Salman
Khan fans who might go bananas seeing him ripping off his shirt. The film has a
lot of entertainment which makes up for many flaws. Also the sheer dramatic portions
are worth the price. Watch out for that maiden confrontation between Danny
Denzongpa and Salman Khan- you will love it! Go for it, it has a lot to offer.
It also reinvests the lost faith in Masala films. Strongly recommended!
Rating- 3.5/5
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