Roadside Romeo (2008)

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Did you people see the same film I saw?

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.

I've only heard of this film 8 months ago, but that didn't stop me from watching it on the internet. After getting to watch it all the way, I think that it's decent for a Hindi animated film distributed by Disney, even if I can't understand half of what they're saying.I understand that it's intended to be a comedy film, but some of it was either confusing because of the Hindi dialogue, or wasn't funny at all. The songs, because it's also a musical, and in contrast to the comedy, are fantastic. The first and second songs on the soundtrack have been stuck in my head for a couple days now; The soundtrack is simply that fantastic.I would want to recommend the film, but somewhat terrible comedy, predictable story, and confusing dialogue makes such a decent film slightly not worth it to watch, but the great soundtrack makes for a great time with Romeo and his friends.

This is a mediocre attempt at an Indian CGI animated film. It's the same old hackneyed storyline of a typical Bollywood romance with the characters all dogs. There is little evidence of any further imagination on display. The constant references to Yashraj films annoy. The voice work is unremarkable and both Kareena and Saif seem to be essentially reprising their well known off-screen personae. Only Javed Jaffrey leaves an impression as the villain Charlie Anna. One plus point- the animation quality. While not even close to international standards, it's leagues ahead of anything previously made in India.Overall 4/10

I ended up watching this yesterday while a few of us had 2hrs to kill before dinner. Seems, it is the only excuse you can really have to watch this movie. It really is not worth the effort to take time out, drive to the cinemas and dedicate a part of your evening for Roadside Romeo - it will be too much of a disappointment.The bad: - Animation might be a big step for audiences used to only Bollywood movies, but it's not really much for international audiences, even when compared to a decade older Pixar. - Too many songs!! What in the world was the director after, we have no idea. Possibly nothing else to fill in the gaping holes of the narrative. - The painfully overused and redone masala story that now every Indian is born with the knowledge of. - Bad (or mediocre) voice work by most of the cast incl. Saif & Kareena.The good: - Javed Jaffery. Actually, he can do a lot better than he has done here, but it still is very good. The guy is hilarious as the Madrasi-accented top-dog "Charlie Anna", accompanied by three bitches he calls Yangels - "Charlie's Yangels" - and he names them.... Silk Sunitha, Nylon Nandai & Polyester Padmini!! - Sanjay Mishra as Chhainu, Charlie Anna's sidekick. This is a gifted comedian, and possibly the strongest character in the movie. Even in his relatively smaller role, he does such a great job with his Tapori-ishtyle quips. - Kiku Sharda as Hero English. Again, a small character, but with such great humor in him. He has a tendency to repeat everything he says in a literal word-by-word English translation. For example, he announces "Charlie Anna aa gaya!! Charlie Anna come go!!" or the hilarious "Wo tumko Jaan se maar dega! He will hit you with life!"Apart from this, there is one good idea of the dog-world in the movie, that explains why dogs love to howl so much in the middle of the night (it's a game they play!)All-in-all, an easy one to forego. But equally easy to sit through if you have to wait for 93 minutes.My rating --> 2 of 5.

Disney goes Bollywood! This is a light-hearted funny movie with top notch animation sequences. The script is fantastic.. ideas innovative. . music n sound effects are fluent.. altogether the film is very entertaining and enjoyable.I saw some people at theater stepping back as they realized this was a total Kid-Movie..scram..well what's wrong if you become a kid again for less than 2 hours in the darkness of the theater! Besides, it also reminds you of Godfather!Most of the dialogs and comedy are Bollywood-Type that one not so familiar with Hindi movies might not fully understand though. But dogs are universal after all! Go watch this little cute movie with your family.P.S. There is nothing satirical.