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Thakshak (1999)
nice idea, bad film
Yes, it's refreshing to see a bollywood film that isn't solely a romance - there are too few original ideas these days. This film is about the Bombay mafia, and in particular the son of a Bombay don who gets crazed with power and loses control and respect for human life. There is the obligatory romantic angle between Ajay Devgan and Tabu, but this is thankfully kept to a minimum. The trouble is the film just doesn't carry. A weak storyline and poor acting from the main villain contribute the the film's failure to get the audience involved in the plot. Although Ajay and Tabu are brilliant at acting, their talents are wasted in this film. The music for the film - by A. R. Rehman -is really good, but the songs are intrusive and do not fit in with the feel of the movie. Overall, it is not surprising this film has flopped.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
best hinfi film of the year so far......
This is the movie in which Aishwarya answered all the critics who said she couldn't act. Both she and Ajay Devgan put in superb performances which do justice to the great script and direction. Salman doesn't have as demanding a role, but is adequate. Yesteryear star Helen puts in a cameo as Salman's mother. The movie is shot in stunning locales in Gujarat /Rajastan with beautiful costumes and brilliant music which blends in with the film. From the look of the film, it is obviously high-budget, which is why it is a shame that there are some problems in really basic technical areas (continuity mistakes etc.). Also, the ending was a huge let-down - corny and unrealistic, and unworthy of the rest of the film. Despite this, i would highly recommend you see this film - it will show you that hindi films are not ALL bad.
Koyla (1997)
terrible!
This is the worst hindi film I have ever seen. It conforms to all the stereotypes of bad Hindi films. The plot is ridiculous, the acting over the top, and Shah Rukh manages to fit in a couple of song sequences even though he is playing the character of a dumb man.
Duplicate (1998)
nice acting,
If you manage to get past the shockingly corny first 20 minutes, you'll see a pretty original film. SRK's acting is the high point, and he switches between the two roles effortlessly. The ending is stolen from an old Buddha story, but hey....
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
not bad for an akshay-starrer....
This was actually a suprisingly good film. Not astoundingly original, but compared to the usual formulaic trash that succeeds in north india this had a few new ideas. The main plus points are the visuals - aishwarya is stunning and the shooting localities are breathtaking. Songs aren't bad either - brilliantly picturized, especially 'Meri dil tera deewana'.