Finding Fanny is more about finding a plot

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The hype and the hoopla associated with Finding Fanny was perhaps the reason for a quick rush to the theatre for a first day first show. And the delay in the review is perhaps being so put-off with the movie that one dragged self to write. However, this is pure philanthropy for all who are yet to watch this utter deluge of a mish mash.

First things, the script is pathetic, the plot is trifle slow, the characters therefore lose purpose and somewhere during the course of the movie, I think these characters must be questioning themselves. With a brilliant casting, the likes of Naseer, Pankaj Kapur, and Dimple Kapadia, nothing could have gone wrong. Add to that, riding on a hugely successful 2014 are Deepika and Arjun. The film falls flat on the pace. Moving at a very labourious pace, with directive, the plot is so weak that the brilliance of Goa also fails to do the trick. At some point, even the quirky-ness is questionable and perhaps the gags are forced upon us. The dialogues lack depth and the only silver lining in the film, the night shot of the fields and the intimate moments of Deepika and Arjun.

Arjun, seems matured here, though just about found wanting. The presence of such heavyweights like Naseer and Pankaj might have done the trick. Deepika was in her elements. Dimple's character was a let down and so was of Pankaj Kapur. It was a pity to watch, none of these high calibre performers get a chance to grow within the character. So much so, I thought Ranveer Singh had the best role to play on the movie. Pankaj's character, Don Pedro's obsession with Dimple's character Rosie, Arjun's character, Savio's quiet admiration for Deepika's Angie or Naseer's Freddie for Fanny was all so mixed up, thought Finding Each Other, made a better title.  

The music was below average, the cinematography was superb, rest all can be safely forgotten. If you are die hard Homi Adjania fan, go for it, else encore me, Finding my bottle of Smirnoff!

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