Bodyguard (2011) Movie Review – Bodyguard is a perfect family entertainer – 4* Rating
When you watch salman Khan, you want to see a super Hero larger then life who can do anything and is a Saviour… just as we saw him in Wanted and Ready. Bodyguard brings Salman Khan back in exactly same way as you want him to be. He will grab your attention and keep it with him for entire three hours. Even though Kareena Kapoor looks extremely stunning in sarees and traditional Indian clothes but you will fail to notice her if you are a Salman Khan Fan. That’s not all what Bodyguard is all about though.
The film also brings back memories of the soft, romantic roles that Salman essayed in his initial films.
Bodyguard is really something hatke within the limitations of the typical Bollywood formula, which, we are sure, should appeal to the Hindi movie buff abundantly.
Final word? ‘Bodyguard’ is a perfect family entertainer that compliments the spirit of the festive season.
‘Bodyguard’ is a simple-n-sweet tale of love that’s engaging and relatable. At the same time, there’s an unexpected twist in the pre-climax which shocks you completely. At no point does the director swerve from the main plot to provide a few extra laughs or thrills. Besides, this is a script which gives actors a lot of room to emote. And both Salman and Kareena seize the opportunity with both hands. More on that later!
Like we pointed out earlier, with ‘Bodyguard’, Salman returns to a genre he started out with — love story. Sure, ‘Bodyguard’ is a remake of a Malayalam film [remade in various South Indian languages as well], which has all the trappings of a perfect masala film — action, music, comedy — but ‘Bodyguard’ is essentially a love story at heart. Salman’s intro may give an impression that it’s a hardcore masala film, especially the song and fight sequence [frankly, the first half of the film is routine, with not much happening in the plot]. The director reserves the best for the second half, when it transforms into a love story. The action scene in the second half — when Salman and Aditya Pancholi get into a fist fight — is outstanding and will send his fans in raptures. Especially the moment when Salman’s shirt rips off and his ripped muscles can be seen. The twist in the tale is a complete shocker. In fact, the penultimate reels of the film catches you complete unaware since you don’t expect the story to change so dramatically.
Director Siddique, who has directed the same script for the third time, ensures that a simple story is narrated with simplicity and unfussiness. The twist in the tale comes at the right time, the songs are smartly integrated in the plotline and of course, there are ample comic moments, courtesy Rajat Rawail. The best thing about the film is that Siddique has made a very conscious effort to project Salman as a sensitive human being and not as a demigod, which is why the character becomes all the more relatable and endearing.
The soundtrack fits the genre of the film well. The title track at the very start [Salman's intro] will draw whistles and claps, while ‘Teri Meri’ is undoubtedly the pick of the lot. Soulfully rendered, this one’s simply mesmerizing. Overall, it’s a hit score from Himesh Reshammiya and Pritam. Sejal Shah’s cinematography is appropriate. Vijayan’s action sequences are stylish. Though not an action film, the action sequences do stand out.
Salman delivers one of his best performances in recent times. He makes magnificent use of his tough physique and soft face. Salman’s fans are sure to lap this knockout performance in a big way. ‘Bodyguard’ would be incomplete without Kareena’s contribution. Some roles are tailor-made for actresses who can deliver with aplomb and who better than Kareena to infuse life in a challenging character. She looks gorgeous [as always] and gives this character the dignity that it deserves. Raj Babbar is perfect. Mahesh Manjrekar is as usual. Aditya Pancholi, in a cameo, stages a welcome comeback. He’s first-rate. Rajat Rawail is a joy to watch. He’s truly funny. Hazel is quite good. Asrani and Vidya Sinha are okay in their respective parts.
On the whole, ‘Bodyguard’ works for varied reasons — it has a simple, but captivating story with a dramatic twist in the tale, the chemistry between the lead actors is perfect and the music is well juxtaposed in the narrative. But its biggest USP is, without doubt, Salman Khan. He carries the film on his broad and brawny shoulders and that alone is the imperative reason for watching this film.
Source: Bollywood Hungama
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