Monday, August 3, 2009

Movie Reviews > Lets Dance

Producer Dr. Arvind Patel
Director Aarif Shaikh
Music Director Vipin Mishra, Tarali Sharma
Cast Gayatri Patel, Maser Aabhaas, Paras Arora, Aquib Afzal, Ajai Chowdhary, Nikunj Pandey, Anjan Srivastava, Sugandha Garg, Asif Basra, Abhaas Yadav

Movie Reviews
Just last week, Vashu Bhagnani showcased his son Jackky Bhagnanis acting skills in KAL KISSNE DEKHA. This week, another father - Arvind Patel - attempts to showcase his daughter Gayatri Patels dancing skills in LETS DANCE, directed by Aarif Sheikh. Come to think of it, such launch pads often act as a showreel for furthering the career in Bollywood. In that respect, LETS DANCE succeeds... to an extent.

But theres a hitch! The film bears an uncanny resemblance to Ramgopal Varmas immensely likable RANGEELA and Yash Rajs utterly forgettable AAJA NACHLE. No issues if LETS DANCE seeks inspiration from elsewhere [coincidence?], but in an effort to showcase Gayatris dances, the remaining aspects take a backseat. The dances appeal, but the love story doesn . And the crime angle, injected in the plotline, is a big bore.

Lets be specific. Gayatris dances are a treat [she dances exceptionally well], but her love interest cuts a sorry picture. The street childrens connection with a crook also seems unwarranted.

In a nutshell, LETS DANCE will be best remembered for Gayatris exuberant dances. Thats it!

LETS DANCE is about a girl who gives direction in life to a group of street kids. Young and peppy, she is a dancer who runs her own dance school and plays the catalyst in the story. She comes in contact with a bunch of street kids and hence, begins a journey she believes in.

Editor-turned-director Aarif Sheikh has shot the film well, but he couldve done with a tighter script. Music is a plus point, but what stays with you is the choreography of all songs, especially Taare Todh Ke La.

Gayatri Patel is a fine actress and her dancing skills catch your attention. The two heroes don cut ice, but the kids do, mainly the eldest kid who talks and behaves like a real tapori.

On the whole, LETS DANCE is too ordinary, with its share of limitations.

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