Re: Why does Rediff patronise such idiots?

They must be have hired a monkey again at rediff.

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> > Check out this comical review of that retard Subhash Ghais film.The
> > sheer stupidity of this reviewer would even make Habshi cringe with
> > embarrasment.
>
> Lol, it is indeed comical! This "mad About Movies" section started out
> well, but then it has become a joke.
>
> Some of the comments are indeed hilarious....espeically this one
>
> "Ram Lakhan is easily his best work because of its interesting story,
> endearing narration, vibrant performances, flawless direction and
> superior screenplay"
>
> and this one too
>
> "> The character sketch of the film is a craftsman's work. Every
> > character is earthy, natural, and offers entertainment value."
>
> flawles direction ? lol...
>
> Vibrant performances ? I think even Anil Kapoor would fall of the
> chair if someone told him his performance in Ram Lakhan was vibrant...
>
> I think Ram Lakhan was a good entertainer for its time, but with time
> a lot of the entertainment value of the movie has faded away...it
> entertains in parts today, but definitely it is no "craftsman's work",
> "vibrant performances " and "flawless direction"..
>
> Today rediff has come up with the review of Khalnayak, which is as
> hilarious if not more...though I do think Khalnayak is a decent
> entertainer..
>
> Ghai did make good movies earlier on(Meri Jung, Viswanath, Karz), but
> later he just became another masala movie maker and the masala value
> has faded away as much over the last decade...Pardes was decent
> though.
>
> > Ram Lakhan: Where good wins over evil
> >
> > Abhilash Tulasi | October 21, 2003 13:59 IST
> >
> >
> > Almost all of Subhash Ghai's earlier subjects were about defining the
> > good and the bad, followed by the inevitable victory of the former
> > over the latter.
> >
> > Though Karma comes close, it is Ram Lakhan that fits this definition
> > perfectly. Ram Lakhan is easily his best work because of its
> > interesting story, endearing narration, vibrant performances, flawless
> > direction and superior screenplay.
> >
> > Though the basic premise of the story is 'inspired' from the
> > blockbuster Deewar, the film clicked with the audiences and became a
> > huge hit because of its refreshing presentation.
> >
> > The story is about a woman (Rakhee) who becomes a victim of her
> > husband's (Dalip Tahil) evil cousin's (Amrish Puri) evil deeds. Her
> > husband is killed and she is thrown out of the haveli, stranded on the
> > streets with her two boys, Ram and Lakhan. Instead of giving up, she
> > vows revenge. How her children become the instruments of her vengeance
> > forms the crux of the plot.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ram becomes a police officer and is very focused on his mission.
> > Lakhan is a street-smart tapori. Young, immature and overly ambitious,
> > he deviates from his mother's mission and finds his own -- of becoming
> > rich overnight. But he ends up losing everything -- his family, his
> > job and his childhood sweetheart, Radha. Thus, he learns the lesson of
> > distinguishing between good and bad and eventually gets back on track.
> >
> > The character sketch of the film is a craftsman's work. Every
> > character is earthy, natural, and offers entertainment value.
> >
> > Jackie Shroff as Ram is the perfect depiction of 'good'.
> >
> > Anil Kapoor as Lakhan gets to perform various shades. He carries off
> > the huge responsibility with sincerity and succeeds. Not once does he
> > let Lakhan down.
> >
> > Madhuri Dixit oozes freshness as she adorns the project with her
> > bewitching looks, gracious dances and a down-to-earth portrayal of
> > Radha.
> >
> > Rakhee leads the mission with conviction.
> >
> > Other cast members like Dimple Kapadia, Saeed Jaffery, Amrish Puri,
> > Anu Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Raza Murad and the sexy Sonika Gill, who
> > plays Vivian, lend adequate support. Special mention must be made of
> > the comic duo, Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik, who keep charming the
> > viewers throughout.
> >
> > The music (by Laxmikant-Pyarelal) is part of the script and provides
> > ample support to the narration.
> >
> > The melodious Mere do anmol ratan keeps playing in the background
> > throughout the initial part of the film. One two ka four introduces
> > the grown-up Lakhan and also defines his character to a great extent.
> >
> > Tera naam liya is extremely melodious and romantic. The songs O Ramji
> > and Bekadar bekhabar accompanied by the dances rendered by Radha
> > provide a classy touch.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > The cinematography is excellent and the background score, brilliant.
> >
> > Some of the scenes and situations that stand out because of their
> > intelligent handling:
> >
> > Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia are invited to the engagement of
> > Amrish Puri's son (Anand Balraj) with Madhuri Dixit. The intention is
> > to insult them by making Madhuri (who is Lakhan's childhood
> > sweetheart) dance with prostitutes in the mehfil [party]. Providing a
> > classic twist to the mood, Madhuri breaks out in a song addressing
> > Lord Ram, complaining of his brother Lakshman/Lakhan. Jackie, who is
> > Ram, suddenly becomes the focus of the party. Dimple notices this and
> > takes part in the subtle communication with Jackie and the helpless
> > Madhuri. A masterpiece.
> > Anil's deep-rooted memory of his mother being dragged out of their
> > haveli and his subsequent revenge on Amrish Puri in the same manner.
> > Anil's constant pranks in which Anupam Kher and his assistant Satish
> > Kaushik are the main targets.
> > Anil's dramatic capture of Kesariya, the dacoit.
> > Dimple's introduction and the subsequent Tera naam liya, where Anil
> > and his friends chase Jackie and Dimple and tease them about their
> > romance.
> > A heartbroken Jackie when Anil accuses him of resenting the latter's
> > success.
> > Rakhee's display of wrath -- destroying the furniture at Anil's
> > residence -- when she finds out that her mandir (temple) is corrupted.
> > Anil and Madhuri's intense chemistry.
> > Madhuri's demanding screen presence.