Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013)

Crappy film

best movie i've ever seen.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

We've come to know Rajkumar Santoshi as a big hit director. Films such as Andaz Apna Apna, Khakee, Pukar and more recently Ajab Ghazab but unfortunately Phata Poster doesn't quite hit those levels however can be considered an entertaining film. Shahid Kapoor is clearly the sole of the film and does a good job however some scenes will make you feel he overacts, and it's obvious that he is no longer in the same category of those contemporaries he started with. You imagine Ranbir Kapoor, in his Ajab Ghazab ways doing a much better job of the role, however Shahid does deserve some credit as he pulls off the role quite easy.Ilena is sweet, beautiful and full of energy but will need to work on her comic timing. She was wonderful in Barfi and needs to make sure she isn't pushed into doing those types of roles only. The role is very Shahid centric therefore Ilena hardly gets much screen time. The supporting caste of this film make it what it is. Why isn't Darshan Jariwala seen in more films?! He is such a wonderful comedian and is fantastic in some scenes. As is Zakir Hussain, Saurabh Shukhla and Sanjay Mishra. Padmini Kholapuri makes a good comeback in a mother role, but doesn't quite look as comfortable as others.A big plus point is Pritam's music which is top notch. Mera Bina Tu, Mera Rang and Tu Agal Bagal are my favourites. Overall Phata Poster does entertain, but doesn't manage to hit the stop. A good effort however.

The movie is below average.There is no story in the movie.the first of the movie is worst and can't be watched but the second is better than the previous half.The comedy in the second half is good but still not good enough to make the movie interesting .The acting of shahid kapoor and ilena is not up to the mark and the songs in the movie are good.The songs sung by Atif aslam are good and the very well shot.The genre is comedy but the comedy won't make you laugh. The pros of the movie are only comedy scenes in the second half and the rest are cons of the movie.The story did not have enough content and better to avoid the movie rather than watching the movie at least once.

Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' is an entertaining, funny & action-packed film, that also offers energetic music & a terrific performance by its leading man Shahid Kapoor.'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' Synopsis: An aspiring actor is mistaken for a super cop. Chaos follows. 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' has an action-packed & hilarious first-hour, the humor is perfect, the action is superb & Shahid's performance keeps you glued on the screen. The Second-Hour gets a bit dragging, especially in the penultimate portions & even the suspense of the main villain, is not effective enough. The finale is over-the-top, but entertaining nonetheless. Santoshi's Screenplay, laced with humor & action works big time in the first-hour, but a shorter & crisper second-hour was needed. Though never boring, the pace does dip in the second-hour, which acts as its only deterrent. A special mention for the funny dialogue, again written by Santoshi himself. Santoshi's Direction is well-done. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design are good. Action-Sequences are superb. Music by Pritam is energetic.Performance-Wise: Shahid is terrific from start to end. He enacts the comic, emotional as well as the action-sequences faultlessly. This is his best performance since Kaminey. Ileana D'Cruz does a decent job. Its great to see veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure after a hiatus. She's excellent. Darshan Jariwala scores. Sanjay Mishra's impeccable comic timing continues to mesmerize. Saurabh Shukla & Zakhir Hussain are extremely funny as the baddies. Mukesh Tiwari does well, as always. Tinnu Anand is fair. Nargis Fakhri sizzles in an item number, while Salman Khan has a scene-stealing cameo. On the whole, 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' emerges a Winner, despite its minuses. Go, have fun!

It showers few newness & respite into our palate after few let-downs in 2013. The man who gave us Ajab Prem Ki... has made a comeback but fails to understand that same formula does not work all the time.Shahid Kapoor has probably lost it, with no signature to him at all. His performance is fine for the plot which talks about a mother-son relationship and all the drama surrounding to her dreams of seeing her son as a policeman & some underworld mystery which later turns into tomfoolery. Somewhere or the other, a feeling that the scene you just watched has happened before may trouble you, but I promise it ain't deja vu. I feel sorry for Illeana D'Cruz playing the role of a side-character who has very little screen space, provided the songs are excluded. Padmini Kolhapure is good, so are the other supporting cast.Coupled with inventive writing & terrible character depth, it tries to indulge its audience, referring hell of a lot of Bollywood cult classics & the actors who played in them. A cameo by a popular B-town actor adds humor to it. Not to mention, the humor is terrific throughout, but fails if we consider the slapstick involved (mostly through Shahid's) & ask our brains to indulge. A tad melodramatic towards the end, PPNH is an average watch with your friends & family which is able to quench your movie thirst if long running time, sentimental drama and 5 songs (incl. one item number) doesn't affect your watch..BOTTOM LINE: Fairly recommended 'cause it manages to stand up and wave, then tumbles down into a limbo. Easily forgettable.Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YESProfanity/Vulgarity/Nudity/Sex/Alcohol/Smoking: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: Very Mild | Porn: No