Karzzzz (2008)

Wow! Such a good movie.

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Remaking a movie in today's times is committing next to knock out yourself and the same goes with Karzzzz. I just don't understand why there was a need to attempt a Remake when the original itself isn't a great box office success. Ask Subhash Ghai who made the film and he doesn't consider it a success.Well Mr Himesh's desperate attempt to do the role of Monty caused him great failure. This guy has been a great friend of Bhushan Kumar the film producer and he kept insisted him to make a 'Karzzz Remake' and the friend agreed WOW !Well there is nothing in this movie that I can actually talk about. Oh! one important thing I would like to mention that I haven't seen the old Karz yet. May be that could be the reason I being able to tolerate this movie. Himesh is Worst for this role, I think anyone can act better than him. Because if Worst can be given a chance. The 'Bad' will be much much better.Danny is good but not comparable to Pran. But Why should I blame him? he is a skilled Actor. It is clear while watching the movie his character was developed half-baked. He is still enoyable. Rohini Hathkandi is great. Her choice for being Monty's mom was the best. Debutant Shweta Kumar is not here to stay in bollywood. There are many likes of her in the industry. Music is strictly OK...Best Song would be 'Tere Bin Chain Na Aave' others are just absurd including the weird 'Tandoori Nights'!Now I should come to the best part of this Film and it has to be none other than Urmila Matondkar. I have gone through many reviews on the net and also here and found that most of the reviews have been truly biased regarding Urmila's performance because mainly they have just watched the film to compare this to the Original. I am quite confident about those who haven't watched the old karz, If they watch the new one they will not stop raving about Urmila. She was the only saving grace. Although her performance can't be compared to her gem roles in previous movies, yet she was excellent. If the movie is itself crap its difficult to find any positivity. Reviewers say that she shakes, quivers and shivers in the movie every now and then, its laughable. This movie wasn't an Ek Hasina thi or Pinjar that you can detail on a performance. Anyways, If she wasn't good she wouldn't have nominated for her role in award functions. The producers of the film didn't take advantage of her fully. An actress who is famous for her dancing in bollywood. It was shocking that they didn't even given her a decent dance number to perform so that she could win back her following. I could see her disappointment in her interviews regarding her 'Signature Dancing' missing in this movie. All in all I can definitely say If there is any sugar in this stinky coffee...Its Urmila Matondkar and only her.

A remake of the 1980 cult-hit 'Karz', re-titled with a thousand more ZZZZ, comes out a disappointment. Satish Kaushik, a veteran in the Indian Film Industry, has made competent films before. But, in 'Karzzzz' he hits a low. When you remake a successful film, your ought to stay faithful to it. But over-here, there is a new twist, which, simply doesn't work.Urmila reprises the role of Simi, the vamp. Dino does a cameo as what Raj Kiran did. Himesh, is Rishi Kapoor "The Iconic Hero" Monty. It's a musical, and yes "In This Department", the soundtrack is as magical as the original. Till now everything is going steady.But! But! But!... this remake has a sloppy second hour. The twist in the tale, lacks legs. It struggles to walk, but it is simply handicap. The climax, is very poor. It leaves no impact whatsoever! Also, Characters played by Gulshan Grover & Raj Babbar do nothing in the film. Why put these characters in the first place? Satish Kaushik's direction is alright. The screenplay goes for a toss. Himesh's Soundtrack is fantastic. In fact, the sole saving grace. Each song has a feel to it, and each is memorable. Bravo, indeed! In the acting department, Himesh is not bad at all. Comparing him to Rishi Kapoor is like comparing a Fish to a Shark! As Monty, he has done fairly well. Urmila hams as the Vamp. New-Find Shweta Kumar is passable. Danny Denzongpa is bland. Rohini Hattangadi doesn't get much scope. Gulshan Grover is wasted in an ill-written role. Ditto for Raj Babbar. Dino Morea in a special appearance, is decent. Bakhtiyaar Irani is mechanical.On the whole, Watch the original again. But if you really want to watch this 2008 box office flop, I suggest you only expect scant entertainment from this one!

It is always defended remake should not be compared with the original,..but it is hard to avoid. That's why I need to comment on both the movies. In Bollywood there were numerous movies made based on reincarnation such as Kudrat (1981), Karan Arjun, Hamesha, Prem or recent like Om Shanti Om.Satish Kaushik is back again with this reincarnation tale after his 1995's Prem which was also based on 'punar janam'. Compulsarily I have to mention about the casting which is not satisfactory at all. The casting is quite poor and if we target the movie with reality it stands nowhere to a standard movie. Here are the reasons. First is casting of Himesh as the leading role Monty, which was performed by Rishi Kapoor in the original, does not ignite much to watch it. As it was spread the news that Ranbir would have been a better choice if he was offered to reprise his dad's evergreen role in this modern version of reincarnation story Karzzzz. Still then arguably Himesh's role is arranged with the exception of today's audiences, and finally did his own justified role as much as he could. Secondly, debutante actress Shweta Kumar, who is given to reprise the role originally performed by Tina Munim. She has nothing qualities to be described as an actress of Bollywood, even though she is a daughter of memorable director Indra Kumar. Besides, she has no sense of acting or speaking accent and has a long way to improve herself to be listed in A grade actresses. Third and final weakness is with Danny Denzongpa who parts as Kabira, a Muslim addicted with olden Bollywood dialogues. Although his role is interesting and performed his best here but he actually doesn't look like a Muslim at all. Shouldn't it be justified with reality?The movie is at its peak point only when Monty (Himesh) meets vamp Princess Kamini (Urmila) and the thrilling romances between them flow forward. It was an exciting to see them together and challenging for one another. But here again something looks fake between the ageing of Himesh and Urmila with their role. Urmila doesn't suit with the role as a senior woman than Himesh, with whom the latter dates even. It has no sense at all if it is compared with Simi Garewal and Rishi Kapoor, which was far more acceptable. The remaining casts were incapable of making the story hit except Dino Morea who has a short cameo role for about 10 minutes and later sometimes sparking out with past memories.The songs are also average, and only best for Himesh's personal fans but not beyond that. Himesh improved his acting and body languages a lots after his first Aap Ka Suroor, but only weakness with the remake story. Om Shanti Om was based on with many references from Karz but it was superb in itself and Shahrukh did almost a comparable performance with Rishi Kapoor.Still then original are always best than the remakes, and same is the case between Karz and Karzzzz.

Let's get one thing straight. And this is very, very important and one shouldn't overlook this fact. This is a masala film; the makers never ever promised new-age cinema. Given the fact that KARZZZZ talks of reincarnation, plus there's a dash of mythology, as also everything that goes into the making of an entertainer, just don't expect anything path-breaking from KARZZZZ. Also, don't expect KARZZZZ to pander to the tastes of the multiplex junta. Himesh may not have the charisma of SRK, he may not be talented like Aamir, he may not be dashing and debonair as Salman and Akshay, but you can't turn your eyes away from the fact that he has oodles of confidence and that makes the job easier. Also, comparisons with Rishi Kapoor are inevitable. Well, Rishi Kapoor was matchless and KARZ continues to remain a shining medal to this date, but even the harshest of critics would agree that Himesh is here to stay. The Music is Fantastic and Himesh is the one to carry this film Urmilla is great and newcomer Shweta Kumar is pretty but she doesn't get enough of a role. Overall Karzzzz lives up to the hype and go and watch it right now