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Manuela - 26.01.2007 - 14:57

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Chasing Ganesha Films
K Sera Sera

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
December 29, 2006

Tagline
You find love in the strangest places, Some things have to be believed to be seen

Language
Hindi

Genre

Shooting Locations (City & Country)
London (United Kingdom)
United Kingdom

Producer
Suresh Savlani
Mehr Jessia-Rampal

Director
Vivek Agrawal

Star Cast
Arjun Rampal...... Raj Jaiswal
Vipasha Agarwal...... Shivani Dutt
Boman Irani...... Dr. Patnaik
Chunky Pandey...... Akshay Kapoor
Sonali Kulkarni...... Kuljeet Kapoor
Shahrukh Khan...... Special Appearance
Hrithik Roshan...... Special Appearance
Kirron Kher...... Mrs. Dutt
Sophie Chaudhary...... Dilnaz Boga
Michael Maloney

Cassettes and CD's on
Eros Music

Singers
Zubeen Garg
Vishal Dadlani
Shekhar Ravjiani
Sunidhi Chauhan
Sukhwinder Singh

Lyricist
Vishal Dadlani

Music Director
Vishal Dadlani
Shekhar Ravjiani

Background Music
Shekhar Ravjiani
Vishal Dadlani

Executive / Associate / Co-Producer
komesh rohira

Cinematography
Ashok Mehta

Choreography
Shiamak Davar

Art
aditya kanwar

Editor
dilip ahuja

Screenplay
Suresh Nair

Sound
Kunal Mehta
Parikshit Lalwani

Dialogue
Niranjan Iyengar

Costume
Manish Malhotra

Publicity Designs
Himanshu Nanda
Rahul Nanda

Publicity Stills
Bharat Sikka

Story / Writer
Vivek Agrawal

Manuela - 26.01.2007 - 15:00

By Taran Adarsh, December 29, 2006 - 14:00 IST

Cinema-going experiences, like culinary encounters, can either stimulate you or put you off completely. When you enter a cineplex to watch Arjun Rampals first outing as a producer, I SEE YOU, you expect to watch a soft-on-your-senses, feel-good multiplex movie since the promotions have been very specific, very direct on that front.

I SEE YOU, directed by debutante Vivek Agrawal, is targeted at the multiplex junta, but right intentions dont necessarily translate into right films. The problem with I SEE YOU is that it works in bits and spurts, not in entirety.

Its not blasphemous to be inspired by a Hollywood film , but writer Suresh Nair and director Vivek Agrawal shouldve ensured that the desi adaptation appeals to Indian sensibilities and is captivating enough from start to end. Sure, I SEE YOU has its share of interesting moments, but the recipe used for cooking this dish lacks a few vital ingredients.

To sum up, I SEE YOU is the kind of film that works best on the tube or DVD circuit. As far as its theatrical business is concerned, it might find its share of advocates in a handful of multiplexes of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore mainly, but even that segment of viewers would be minimal.

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Another factor that goes against the film is its release period. To expect viewers to rush to a nearby theatre on 31st December or 1st January would be foolhardy. The cinema attendance goes downhill during those days and expecting the business to pick up from Tuesday onwards is like expecting snowflakes in Mumbai.

Story: Raj is the star attraction on the TV show British Raj. One evening, Raj finds an unexpected visitor in his house -- Shivani . Is he dreaming? Is she for real? At first Raj thinks his friends are out to make a bakra. But he realizes that Shivani is a spirit.

Shivani breezes in and out of his home and office whether he likes it or not. Unfortunately, Raj is the only one who seems to be able to see her or talk to her. His friend Akshay thinks its an alibi and also arranges for a meeting with a shrink on his wedding anniversary.

Gradually, Raj falls in love with Shivani. But Shivani and Raj have to find answers to questions that led to Shivanis current state.

I SEE YOU is a ghost story, but it doesnt belong to the BEES SAAL BAAD or BHOOT variety. Its not on the lines of Ramsay productions either. A love story revolving around a spirit and an ordinary mortal, the plot focuses more on humor and romance than spine chilling or tense moments.

Manuela - 26.01.2007 - 15:01

I SEE YOU is a ghost story, but it doesnt belong to the BEES SAAL BAAD or BHOOT variety. Its not on the lines of Ramsay productions either. A love story revolving around a spirit and an ordinary mortal, the plot focuses more on humor and romance than spine chilling or tense moments.

Although the premise is refreshingly different for Indian audiences, the manner in which writer Suresh Nair and director Vivek Agrawal open the cards is what gives you hiccups. In the first place, no explanations are offered as to why Arjun alone can see Vipasha. Also, she cant touch a telephone, but the twist in the tale has her opening the door of the room where her comatose body lies. How did she manage that? Chalo, maan liya, spirits in Hindi movies can even break into songs and dances, but the opening of the door is like double crossing Arjun since the cop is already at the doorstep.

Even the finale -- the mystery behind Vipashas accident is solved and the doctor is arrested -- is far from convincing. A few minutes earlier, didnt we see the doctor and a nurse entering Vipashas room in the hospital and even injecting a drug to put her to sleep forever? So how did the cop reach there from the BBC Studio and how did Vipasha suddenly come alive? Its a screenplay of convenience!

In a nutshell, I SEE YOU tries too hard to appeal to the heart, but it forgets that moviegoers have thinking minds too.

On the plus side, a few individualistic sequences are well executed. The initial portions -- Arjun refusing to believe Vipasha is a spirit until he visits the hospital -- are interesting. The humor-laden sequences involving Chunky Pandey also keep you in splits. The finale -- Vipasha disappearing from Arjuns arms -- is well handled too. Ditto for the end -- Arjun introducing himself to Vipasha at an eatery -- is worthy of note.

Vivek Agrawal had the opportunity to play with special effects since the protagonist is a spirit, but the storyteller doesnt utilize this aspect in the narrative. Also, his choice of the story is perfect, but not the screenplay. How could he okay a faulty script in the first place? Vishal-Shekhars music is pleasant. Subah Subah and Halo are two noteworthy tracks in the narrative. In fact, the set décor and choreography of the Halo track is superb. Ashok Mehtas cinematography is delightful. Dialogues are strictly kaam-chalau.

I SEE YOU rests on Arjuns shoulders. Arjun is efficient in a role that doesnt really demand histrionics. He has proved his credentials in the past and his performance in this film is at par with his earlier works. He works best in the dramatic portions. Vipasha may not be gorgeous to look at, but shes a decent actor.

Chunky Pandey is only getting better with every release. He registers an impact. Kirron Kher gets very little screen time. Boman Irani tries hard to make you laugh. Sonali Kulkarni also has a miniscule part. Sophie Chaudhary adds to the glamour quotient. Her scenes with Arjun are truly funny. Michael Maloney is good.

Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan make fleeting appearances in the Subah Subah song. While SRK is strumming a guitar, Hrithik breaks into a small jig.

On the whole, I SEE YOU couldve been an interesting fare, but is letdown by a lopsided screenplay. At the box-office, the lack of face-value and an inopportune release period will only add to its woes.

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