BODYGUARD Review: Mind-numbing!
No story, no screenplay and no plot – only Salman Khan, and that too, a confused one!
You do not expect a cinematic masterpiece when you walk into a theatre to watch a Salman Khan film, do you? You just go in there to watch Salman Khan, superstar! So whether you want to watch Bodyguard or not would depend on how much of a Salman fan you are and how much of your sanity you are willing to sacrifice. If that is what it is about for you, and you want a couple of hours of entertainment this festive weekend, here’s what’s in store for you.
Bodyguard Lovely Singh (Salman Khan) is called on by Sartaj Rana (Raj Babbar) to guard his daughter Divya (Kareena Kapoor) who is studying in a college in Pune. Divya, who is all set to get married to a mystery man in London, falls in love with Lovely instead. After a series of long-winding incidents and a few over-the-top action sequences, their love story drags on further for a few reels before finally it’s time for a happy ending.
The first half of the film has nothing to offer— neither laughter nor awe. Tsunami Singh (Rajat Rawail), who is meant for comic relief, only manages to evoke frustration. The story sort of comes to life only in the last half-hour, with a couple of twists thrown in, but by now you are too tired to even notice it.
Perhaps director Siddique made the film only to cash in on Salman’s stardom. He puts in his all in this department— a biceps flaunting Salman, a punching Salman, a shirtless Salman and an item boy Salman. What he forgot to do is add some zing to his basic plot and screenplay. Salman should be lauded for his guts to take on such a weak film and his willingness to add his punch to it. And despite it being one of the most mind-numbing films in recent times, it has ‘hit’ written all over it, mainly because of the current Salman euphoria and the timing of its release. And a word of caution for Sallu: You need to stop taking your loyal audiences for granted, before it’s too late. A word of caution for you readers: This Eid, if you want to be entertained by Salman bhai, don’t visit the theatres. Stay at home and rent a DVD of Wanted or Dabanng instead!
First Published: 5.00 PM IST 08.31.2011
m.altaf.parrey (kashmir, anantnag)
Posted at 5:37 PM on September 9, 2011
salman bhai u r really one that has ruled the bollywood and there is no one to challenge u. may Allah grace u with more happiness. this is because u r generous towards the poor people than other actors of the bollywood.inshallah u will rule the industry.
Inder
Posted at 1:03 AM on September 8, 2011
WOW r u guys serious I’ma huge salman fan, I hated this movie if u want to keep seeing salman do the same type of role over and over than Thas up to I prefer do thing better and I know for a fact that ek tha tiger is going to be crazy !!!!
uma
Posted at 4:40 PM on September 7, 2011
Salman is excellent when comparing to others who acted in this film in other languages.You are very apt for this role body guard.
affy
Posted at 5:51 PM on September 6, 2011
Kareena oh u were in the film?!!!!……….I could only read read u in the casting……where were u i didnt see u……..
next time u sign such film………use your own voice-&-screen presence as well…..
affy
Posted at 5:49 PM on September 6, 2011
kareena oh u were in the film……….i could only read read u in the casting……where were u i didnt see u……..
next time u sign such film………use your voice & presence as well…..
affy
Posted at 5:46 PM on September 6, 2011
Earlier it was Fantasy-&-Shahrukh that used to sell
now
its shirtless-Salman-&-Rintone ……..would sell anything!
Sal……..next time u sign such film u wont be that lucky…!
MONIKA
Posted at 2:28 PM on September 6, 2011
Bodyguard movie is the blockbuster of this year.
shivam srivastava
Posted at 9:49 AM on September 6, 2011
boddy gaurd movie is the fantastic movie ….. bodyguard is a must watch movie for every one.
shaik.nagul meera
Posted at 3:35 PM on September 5, 2011
suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper movie salman khan was a pretty acting
vishal solanki
Posted at 12:07 PM on September 5, 2011
salman khan is my favorit super star salman khan are very hansome progracive bodygaur movie are so beatiful
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 9:02 AM on September 5, 2011
Bodyguard or not would depend on how much of a Salman fan you are and how much of your sanity you are willing to sacrifice. If that is what it is about for you, and you want a couple of hours of entertainment this festive weekend, here’s what’s in store for you.
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 9:04 AM on September 5, 2011
hi now salman Khan Family super man .
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 8:44 AM on September 5, 2011
hi now that rahul sharma india super man film salman khan grew that proud to be more than by salman very superman
gaurav
Posted at 9:23 PM on September 4, 2011
no matter wt u say……….but in my opinion salman act good in “bodyguard” and if u talkin about story and direction this film contains all the main feature which required for a hit movie………….u crappy critics just shut ur fu##in movth upp……….and lets audience decide !!!!
sijin
Posted at 7:43 AM on September 6, 2011
yeah..thats right..
giri
Posted at 3:25 PM on September 4, 2011
if srk/aamir/anurag kashap/some low budget ..u’ll praise it.. if it is of salman u’ll tear it apart.. salman fans know that they dont like critics becoz they neither have brains/nor taste… better they watch french movies… a film is a good one if it is a hit.. no matter what u crappy critics think abt it…
P.S. We dont need ur views,… becoz all u do is cut/copy and paste ur old reviews..LOL.. this is the truth!!..
Pallav
Posted at 10:19 AM on September 4, 2011
crap journalism,which camp r u from,srk may be ?just shut up and let the audience decide the good and bad,figures don’t lie.
varun jain
Posted at 11:23 AM on September 4, 2011
yes i agree with him. it is a rocking movie. must watch.
just ignored such type of faltu critics……..!! i think it is from sharukh khan camp thatswhy they r spreading rumour.
Sultan lukman
Posted at 10:40 PM on September 3, 2011
D fact remains that salman’s fans are good but d actor himself is just somehow,getting typecast in every film.
beeram
Posted at 7:55 PM on September 3, 2011
Every day god help “you”,every hour god love “you”, every minute god blesses “you”, “know why” because every second “you” pray to god take care of “you” good night my dear friend
beeram
Posted at 7:44 PM on September 3, 2011
bodyguard is super
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 7:59 AM on September 5, 2011
hi now rahul sharma city agra please call on the film bodyguard movie in the salman khan in super man.
beeram
Posted at 7:42 PM on September 3, 2011
hai Friend how are you
Mohd Waseem
Posted at 3:50 PM on September 3, 2011
Nice movie and music by Himesh is Great himesh is back with a bang with salman khan I want to listen more and more songs from himesh.
GIRI
Posted at 2:27 PM on September 3, 2011
@Suparna Thombare : there is lot of hard work ,effort n pain in film making.the pain n effort u r makin is just sittin on chair n wrting the nasty statements you wish 2 write.if de film is not up 2 de mark ,u can elucidate it .BUT NEVER USE STATEMENTS LIKE DON’T WATCH IT .NO STORY NO SCREEN PLAY,COZ U R KILLIN THE FILM INDUSTRY WITH UR NASTY REMARKS,WHICH IS ALREADY DEAD WITH “PIRACY”. U GUYS R NOTHIN LESS THAN “PIRACY”
U GUYS SHOULD BE BANNED FIRST 2 SAVE DIS FILM INDUSTRY.U GUYS GET PAID COZ OF FILM INDUSTRY.SO RESPECT FILM INDUSTRY, EFFORT HARD WORK..PAIN N 24 CRAFTS OF DE INDUSTRY
being sanju
Posted at 1:54 PM on September 3, 2011
If a such a bad film makes a record opening in bollywood history of Rs 21crore+ in the opening day then think about what a good one of Salman will do!!!!!!!!
Vipin
Posted at 1:18 PM on September 3, 2011
It is one of the best film of the year.
ashik kashyap
Posted at 9:32 PM on September 4, 2011
bodyguard is a good movie it was fun to watch……….
and those put bad remarks u should know that ….if the movie is bad than no 1 will see..after the first day…so stop spreading bad remarks about bodyguard………coz there are films of salman khan….. which also did not work……for eg…mrs khanna….
which was flop…
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 7:56 AM on September 5, 2011
hi now birla sun life inurance company you killed not being grew that among bodyguard film beauitful brother salman khan should the movie is name rahul sharma .
Rahul Sharma
Posted at 9:01 AM on September 5, 2011
it. And despite it being one of the most mind-numbing films in recent times, it has ‘hit’ written all over it, mainly because of the current Salman euphoria and the timing of its release. And a word of caution for Sallu: You need to stop taking your loyal audiences for granted, before it’s too late. A word of caution for you readers: This Eid, if you want to be entertained by Salman bhai, don’t visit the theatres. Stay at home and rent a DVD of Wanted or Dabanng instead!
From Rahul Sharma Birla Sun Life Company
Bodyguard
shekhar
Posted at 11:03 AM on September 3, 2011
bODYGUARD IS THE WORST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN TILL DATE… its was very hard to sit more than 1 hr. there is nothing in this movie except 2 songs… feeling like cheated!!! i will avoid salman’s movie now.
chandan sarmah
Posted at 5:11 AM on September 3, 2011
bodyguard is a must watch movie for every one.
aarush rai
Posted at 9:22 PM on September 8, 2011
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
NICE MOVIE