I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

I am not really sure why I am still giving it 3 stars. I spent my valuable $s to watch this movie in theater and believe me I was really upset (IMDB would not let me write prohibited words...WTF) to watch it. Just figured out that the story wasn't even original and is mostly based on B&C. And, still, the guy claims that the story was his concept? Are Bollywood directors so impudent? Or just admit that we lack originality and creativity in our film industry.A couple of other movies that come to mind that have been copied include Aamir (copy of some Columbian movie), Life in Metro (certain segment taken scene-to-scene from The Apartment) and Ek Chhoti Si Love Story (A Short Story About Love). All the non-Desi counterparts of these movies are excellent.

the story got lost...Rani and Abishek are not convincing as 20 somethings in the opening scenes in which the characters struggle against their parents. These two are too old to be playing 20 somethings! I wonder about Amitabh Bacchan these days - we seem to be watching him going through mid-life crises more and more in films these days. This was no exception, and we get to watch an aging 60+ year old man behaving 20 years younger on screen, flirting with women who in real-life are soon to be his daughter-in-law (ick!) It was sad to see him sort of beneath himself but if he doesn't mind...why should we? (p.s sorry to all his fans). He plays a "cool" tough cop in this film. He doesn't really act, as much as the dramatic music, cool shades and clothes, plus cheesy dialogue, sort of do the acting for him. His acting was terrible in this film, overacted scenes.About the other actors in the film, both Rani M. and Abishek respectfully ought to tame it down a little. Over-acting tends to be the style of Bollywood, but it would be nice if they tried something more subtle. Rani is probably the most natural, graceful Indian actress there is, in comparison to her peers like Aishwarya Rai, who hasn't mastered the emotional range and groundedness of her parts. But, Rani's acting style has mostly one dimension in this film - she seems to perceive everything as a joke, and is laughing in every scene, which is infectious and fun to see. The chemistry was unfortunately just not there in the pairing of the main actors. Abishek and Rani M. seemed more like brother and sister to me, than a passionate couple. Perhaps it's because Abishek and Aishwarya Rai are married now...knowing this works against the chemistry with them. I'm not sure I really want to see the chemistry between actors who are married to other people (!)The saving grace included the costumes - of which Rani goes through probably 100 literally; plus, the dance scenes in Bollywood films are always mesmerizing and spectacular in choreography and costumes - like wonderful mini-musicals.I was questioning at times why Rani M. and Aishwarya Rai are both willing to be half-naked, publicly exposing themselves, in their films, but I'm not sure they have a choice (?), and certainly male viewers aren't complaining.There was a little depth in the film too. I related to the struggle between the dual sides of Abishek's character - Bunti vs, Rakesh. Rakesh is his given name, and represents the life of his family, who are middle class and get up every day and work for a middle class living, and this lacked appeal to the young Rakesh. He used the name "Bunti" to describe the part of him that desired much, much more - things every human being wants at some point - lust and thirst for power, riches, glory, fame, and good looks. Isn't that battle within everyone?Abishek character's struggle with this identity is very real, a saving grace - I loved it.

The movies starts at 200mph! Really! Despite the nondescript movie title, it relates you the dreams of two young persons, living in distinctly different locations, having different cultures, and yet, they are bound with a desire to do more than the folks around them. And the movie moves very, very fast from there: both leaving their home-town, for the largest city nearby. They both have very positive ideas, and are duped, robbed of their dreams.The movie is full of surprises and the songs simmer into the movie.Really, it is among the best movie that i have seen this year.Very, very commendable effort!

The charisma of Shri Amitabh Bachchan's vocal entrance to the movie sets the tone for the memorable interaction between dad and son that any Bollywood fan has anticipated with bated breath. Certainly Abhishek has come to his own over the last few years since Refugee, but once the viewer watches the simple yet well scripted comic and dramatic interaction between the Bachchan's, one feels tangible shivers with pride as you hang on to their every word of dialog.Bunty Aur Babli is certainly a brilliant vehicle to debut the screen legend and his lineage to act in parallel. Abhishek and Rani play creative and resourceful dreamers who are let down by circumstance and greed, yet decide to set off together on an adventure of their lifetime, to make a name for their individual selves, yet their compatible talents and stability in their reliance of each other in any situation makes love inevitable.Rajesh and Vimmi hail from UP, and in typical Robin Hood - Indian style - they outwit their targets into yielding profit and goods, returning large proportions of their gains to the common people, making them respected as much as their respect their roots and give selfishly as per our tradition and culture. They respect their parents, their friends and most importantly, each other. This is what makes them succeed together, two parts of a perfect match.Abhishek Bachchan acting ability is a tribute to the legends his parents are, and he is succeeding in dramatic roles with comic variation that makes him nearly match-up to greats like SRK. Rani Mukerjee is getting more and more reliable in her brilliant and diverse performances rather than cameos since KKHH, and the IIFA awards she earned in 2005 are a tribute to peer and international recognition of her as a brilliant actor.Shri Amitabh is the cop with a mission, his career is to culminate in the capture of the two con-artists who have made it big yet remain elusive to the long arm of the law. What makes Amitabh different is just that, he is unconventional in his approach, somewhat rough yet caring, with purpose in his actions.If not for the great comedy that ties in well, watch out for the brilliant soundtrack including Dhadhak Dhadak, the train song Chup Chup Ke, the leather song Nach Baliye and the item number with the father-son duo discussing love, Kajra Re (how proud Jaya must have been to see the picturisation as with the entire film). The title track is immortal in its lyrics and delivery, and Amitabh's rap during the end-credits are special. The man is versatile, and a powerful force in all the roles he takes on.In summary, the acting is brilliant, the soundtrack is good and the film is unique in its delivery of a great storyline.