The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

It really irks me when one of these kids from a privileged background i.e. director Homi Adajania (see. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homi_Adajania) try to flesh out (in vain) some of the innermost feelings and closely guarded secrets of common folk who lead ordinary lives within the constraints of their demons and circumstances. To add insult to injury, in this movie, bollywood's prize bimbette:Deepika Padukone is the main protagonist. She has nothing more to offer than a combination of the only two things she knows to do best: Take off her clothes and play an agony aunt in distress. The film begins with her latter act and concludes with the former. Her narration of the movie is as deadpan as a kid reading out a page during an English literature class. Not much happens in the movie otherwise. A bunch of characters with many quirks set out to find Shah's lost love and discover themselves while doing so. How this happens is half baked, uneven and predictable. You can almost watch the road trip unfold before it even begins. Pankaj Kapur has the most intriguing character but that track is abruptly ended with a whimper instead of a bang. Apart from Miss Bimbette, everyone else (including Arjun Kapur) rise above the dumb script and stupid screenplay for a few moments of inspiration which is the saving grace. I am not quite sure what should one watch this movie for. If you want to watch Deepika do what she has done in numerous masala films then just watch those. If you want to watch the other more celebrated actors give performances then just watch their earlier films. If you want to watch a road trip movie then watch ZNMD, Darjeeling Limited, Little Miss Sunshine etc. This movie is just about a rich kid (the director) who saw a lot of such movies from acclaimed directors and said: I need to get me some of that.

Too happy and too satisfied the film was worth the money I spent. The performances were 10/10. The story is simple but executed and narrated in a very twisted swirly layered style. Naseeruddin Shah I never thought I'd fall in love with him. He was so cute as Ferdie confused and cute. Dimple Kapadia was flawless and hilarious every single scene of hers will go down as my favorite movie scenes. Arjun was understated but so adorable I felt so much for his character. Deepika is today's Madhuri Dixit this woman is the only all-rounder in Bollywood. The way she looks, her smile, her acting, her looks the way she gave shape to the characteristics of Angie is brilliant. Last but not the least Pankaj Kapur he is above brilliant he was funny he was lecherous his character was the little negative one but the man is such a phenomenal actor you ended up liking him too. Homi Adajania made a gem cinema lovers will cherish and a film which he should be proud of.

Reviewed by: Dare Devil Kid (DDK)Rating: 3.9/5 stars"Imagine a puppet show as large as a village", says young widow Angie in an introductory voice-over. She attempts to nudge us into the idle world of a Goan village named Pocolim – an off-the-map giant retirement home where Angie is perhaps one of two surviving youngsters. The other one is an enigmatic 'prodigal son' Savio – the man she once loved, and her dead husband's bitter childhood friend. She looks too radiant to physically fit into this environment, but her tragically proud mother-in-law makes up for the light in the house.There is also an eccentric cat that seems to be a feline extension of Pocolim's very own self-proclaimed Mario Miranda – an artist and sensual connoisseur of Rosie's conspicuous derriere – named Don Pedro. Don Pedro oozes the foolhardy arrogance of Peter Sellers' Inspector Clouseau; an inside joke to the outside world, but a poet in his own eyes.Yet "Finding Fanny" – a deliciously quirky tale that can best be described as a Goan "Little Miss Sunshine" -isn't about these dysfunctional characters. It is about a love that inspires them to pull off what seems like a selfless roadtrip; a love that they wish is theirs. This love belongs to old Ferdie, a hopelessly romantic man-child, who refuses to do justice to the 'Casanova of the Konkan' title bestowed upon him by Pedro. All he wants to do is find Fanny – the woman who never received his 46-year-old proposal letter."Finding Fanny" is an offbeat comedy, yet it is one of the most consistently witty and chucklesome films to emerge from Bollywood. And for once the English diction doesn't sound unnatural amidst Indian actors, because it is uttered exactly the way it was meant to be – with an authentic Goan accent. But when veterans like Kapur, Kapadia, and Shah decide to understand the uncompromising vision of their director, even broken Russian (as demonstrated by Pedro) lines can bring the house down. The laughs are character-driven and occasionally situational; the anticipation of conflict and their behavioral oddball kinks keep you chuckling even through the silence. The use of time and space by Adajani amidst the unconventional treatment, the symmetry within frames, the rustic landscapes, breezy well-placed background score by Mathias Duplessy, and lingering strands of melancholy coupled with quirky humor all gel perfectly together to reflect a fine palette of nuanced filmmaking and soulful musings. The slowly disintegrating vintage aqua blue Dodge Kingsway carrying the idiosyncratic quintet, the unreliable, confusing road, the cat Nareus, the middle-finger shoving boy from the feast procession, the eponymous lady they're pursuing — they all represent bittersweet metaphors of that hysterical adventure called life best enjoyed when traveling in company.Much like on talk shows, where young actors momentarily forget that they're actors, even Padukone and Arjun Kapoor shed their images and inhibitions. They let a lesser-known Goa take over as the setting, and bare their souls for 100 endearing minutes. Arjun's late screaming match with Rosie is a remarkable example; he isn't so much acting here as summoning desperate moments of real deep-rooted angst. Deepika and Arjun aren't exactly known for their dialogue delivery but they too steer clear of affectations and don't try to sound like Oprah is interviewing them. This lack of rehearsed refinement when they go, "I toh don't know" and "Stingy bugger" only makes them endearing. Besides, Deepika Padukone exudes that famous relaxed warmth of hers, which lights up almost every frame as mightily as Goa's golden sun. As far as Arjun Kapoor is concerned, he does what olive oil does to spaghetti; he holds the flavors of the film in place.While the younger actors seem understandably chuffed about possibly realising their potential, it's the seasoned pros who display a confidence that renders aging as powerful and blemishes as beautiful. The trio of Shah, Kapur, and Kapadia almost lead us to believe that they've spent the better part of their life traversing the scenic Goan climes. While Pankaj Kapur's wanton energy lends Don Pedro a rhythm that finds a kindred spirit in Finding Fanny's unpredictable vibe, Dimple Kapadia as Rosie Eucharistica marvelously portrays the most opaque character in this ensemble tale. And finally, its down to that powerhouse performer, one of the country's most brilliant actors, to run away with every scene he's in, in spite of the esteemed company he's in. His entire body language, each mannerism he displays, his gait, dialogue delivery, and facial expressions all blend seamlessly together to convince us that his character is a thoroughbred Goan, and a man who's still an innocent man-child nursing a broken heart.Much like the niche-bending Delhi Belly, the mere existence of "Finding Fanny" is a minor miracle. For this, the producer, Dinesh Vijan, must be acknowledged. This film is exactly the kind of brave clutter-breaking effort that most critics wish for while lamenting the rigidness of mainstream stars. That it left me grinning long after the credit-roll is a testament to its ability to amuse, without resorting to toilet humor.Even at its funniest, ""Finding Fanny" is not so much about seeking a person as it is about wanting closure. And because life, like love, has no rules, it's conveyed here in a manner most strange, albeit cinematically inspiring. There is hope yet for Indian entertainment, and this is the ideal time. Otherwise, in the inimitable Don Pedro's words, "It is impossible to conquer the dark in the day."

finding fanny (Spoiler Alert !)It's not about a butt-If you went into the theatre expecting a movie about a group of people engaged in a quest to find a butt, you will be disappointed.. Turns out it's about finding a person named after butts. As expected, the two good things about the movie are Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapur. Naseeruddin plays a guy who loved a woman 46 years ago but got no reply when he wrote her a letter asking her hand in marriage. He is also an earnest man who's earnestness often seems to border on autism. On finding out that the letter was never delivered, he along with a rag tag bunch of eccentric individuals essential in every road trip movie embark on a quest(I would've sued the postal department first) to find fanny....still sounds sexual. Shah almost singlehandedly carries the film on his droopy shoulders. Pankaj Kapur on the other hand plays a highly non autistic person who likes to look at female body parts when no one is looking at him. But he's pretty awesome and also singlehandedly carries the film . So I guess what I'm trying to say is they both singlehandedly carry the movie ... ? Anyway ..he also dies btw . But in a cool 'I got shot in the head while two people were playing with a gun in the front seat of a car when the gun went off putting a bullet in my forehead but nobody realised it and i fell out of the car a bit later as the door was open and landed in a large river body and nobody really noticed that either' way.2 other people and a cat also die btw. Dimple Kapadia's butt essays the role of the love interest of Pankaj Kapur prior to that. Also, as expected, Arjun Kapoor plays 'guy with beard or stubble'. Something Abhishek Bachchan had mastered until people discovered other people with beards. Kapoor is 'Savio De Gama', a name I only remember cos it reminded me of Paresh Rawals iconic 'kiske mama ki gun hai ?' . Anyway, he has had the hots for Deepika Padukone for a long while.. why, you ask ? It's cos they're the only two people in their age bracket in the movie. So it's natural. That's why. Why hasn't he ever spoken of his feelings? Cos he's a man.. with a beard. Also seen is Ranveer Singh, who is on screen for about 20 seconds. Which is just the right amount of Ranveer Singh for any movie. All in all, it's a slow movie , but it does teach us that we need to pursue love before its too late, and that 46 years is the right amount of time you need to get over someone, and that letters are not a reliable form of communication and postmen suck.P.s- Will he find her, will they end up together, you ask? Nope . She's dead. A cat also dies somewhere in between .