When you have powerhouse of talents like Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar in one film, the expectation obviously soars sky high. The trailer of Wazir was taut and crispy. Unfortunately, the film could not leverage the tension and excitement built by its teaser.
Wazir tells the story of two men, Pandit Omkarnath Dhar (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Daanish Ali (played by Farhan Akhtar), who have dark past but meet by fate. What follows next is interesting game of chess which unravels a mystery linked to terrorism.
From the director of well-appreciated Shaitaan and terrible David, Bejoy Nambiar does start the year 2016 with interesting film on a game of chess. The opening romantic song coupled with first few scenes where Farhan fight for his kids and rendezvous with Amitabh Bachchan will keep you glued. However, the film loses the track and plot becomes haywire and with frequent insertion of songs, you will wonder what is going on. With introduction of Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is the main character of the film Wazir, film gains pace and the cat-mouse game begins with him and Farhan. Screenplay is like a roller-coaster ride, it begins on a good note, loses the track and then gives a much deserved climax. However, you could have wished the characters of John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh is well- sketched.
Editing by Vidhu Vinod Chopra ( also the producer and writer) is crispy and tight. Cinematography is good with wonderful background score. Action scenes are passable. Dialogues are worth-clapping especially by Amitabh Bachchan when he says "Agar yeh Shatranj ka Khel Hota toh yahan Ghode aur Haathi daudthe, Kutte nahi". Music by Shantonu Moitra is tuneful. "Tere Bin" is pick from the lot. Wazir stands on the shoulder of two strong performers who compliment each other in every possible way. Farhan Akhtar delivers an impeccable performance as a man trying to seek redemption. The one-liners from Amitabh Bachchan is alluring and the legendary actor gives an outstanding performance with aplomb. Aditi Rao Hydari looks gorgeous and enacts her part well. John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh are wasted in undefined characters.
Overall, Wazir is watchable only for two talents Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar who saves the film from falling into a rabbit- hole.
Wazir tells the story of two men, Pandit Omkarnath Dhar (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Daanish Ali (played by Farhan Akhtar), who have dark past but meet by fate. What follows next is interesting game of chess which unravels a mystery linked to terrorism.
From the director of well-appreciated Shaitaan and terrible David, Bejoy Nambiar does start the year 2016 with interesting film on a game of chess. The opening romantic song coupled with first few scenes where Farhan fight for his kids and rendezvous with Amitabh Bachchan will keep you glued. However, the film loses the track and plot becomes haywire and with frequent insertion of songs, you will wonder what is going on. With introduction of Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is the main character of the film Wazir, film gains pace and the cat-mouse game begins with him and Farhan. Screenplay is like a roller-coaster ride, it begins on a good note, loses the track and then gives a much deserved climax. However, you could have wished the characters of John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh is well- sketched.
Editing by Vidhu Vinod Chopra ( also the producer and writer) is crispy and tight. Cinematography is good with wonderful background score. Action scenes are passable. Dialogues are worth-clapping especially by Amitabh Bachchan when he says "Agar yeh Shatranj ka Khel Hota toh yahan Ghode aur Haathi daudthe, Kutte nahi". Music by Shantonu Moitra is tuneful. "Tere Bin" is pick from the lot. Wazir stands on the shoulder of two strong performers who compliment each other in every possible way. Farhan Akhtar delivers an impeccable performance as a man trying to seek redemption. The one-liners from Amitabh Bachchan is alluring and the legendary actor gives an outstanding performance with aplomb. Aditi Rao Hydari looks gorgeous and enacts her part well. John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh are wasted in undefined characters.
Overall, Wazir is watchable only for two talents Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar who saves the film from falling into a rabbit- hole.
- Ketan Gupta