bobbysing Following a 13 years old hit (RAMANAA/2002) revolving around the same 'all seen before' crusade against corruption in films such as HINDUSTANI, A Wednesday, HOLIDAY, JAI HO, UNGLI and many more, GABBAR IS BACK has nothing fresh in the name of subject matter and thus isn't able to win over the viewers wholeheartedly as Akshay's SPECIAL 26 or BABY. Moreover using the name of the most famous villain of Hindi cinema in its title and main dialogues, the team simply tries to make a fool of their audiences gaining some instance attention since the project has nothing to do whatsoever with the evil dacoit of SHOLAY and his infamous persona.GABBAR IS BACK begins with a few kidnappings shown in its opening sequences only giving you a feeling of 'Deja-Vu' as something similar seen before in Akshay's HOLIDAY (that was also written by A. R. Murugadoss). So its first 40 minutes are strictly routine with many clichéd and unconvincing scenes served with some good action along with a catchy love song having some hilariously written lines. However, just when the viewers are about to give up, the director comes up with a terrific hospital sequence, revealing the shameful truth behind the exploitation practiced by the hospitals and their pressurized doctors. The particular sequence wins over the viewers in a big way despite the fact that an exactly similar scene was earlier there in GOD TUSSI GREAT HO (2008) having Priyanka Chopra in the place of Akshay Kumar. But obviously no one is expected to remember that forgettable sequence, not given much mileage in that non-performing project as a comedy.Anyway getting back to GIB, the film impressively pulls in the viewers just before the interval and then again falls back to all routine stuff like a typical Hindi film made on the ages old formula with only one fresh side-angle of Sunil Grover. For instance in the second half, we have an expected tragic background of the hero where he loses his family, gets humiliated and then decides to change the social system taking the bloody path. There is a well shot song depicting his love life and then later a 'must-have' item song too featuring Chitrangda Singh, who was once considered with a lot of respect as a talented actress. As usual, there are mentally lost police officials who strangely know nothing about GABBAR (not even his appearance) whereas the loud, hamming villain more concerned about his 'brand image' than his own son's life, can easily get Akshay's picture from the CC camera footage of his hospital. Adding to the inspirational angle, a particular sequence of the politician being hidden in his own house is straight taken from Sunny Deol's GHAYAL and the finale crowd scenes look like something highly overused, preachy and unrealistic. In addition the last scene forcibly incorporating the line "Tera Kya Hoga Kaaliya" fails to make any impact due to its weird placement. In other words, the absurd insertions keep coming one after another without caring about the logic, but the tightly written script progressing at a good pace with a pulsating background score doesn't let you raise a question putting it honestly.Not treating its women well, the film has a completely silly role given to Shruti Hassan which she also chooses to perform half- heartedly and then we have the cameo of stunning Kareena Kapoor who is strangely there to provide more glamour and not any (much needed) emotional support to the film playing the victim lady. The supporting cast has its own share of annoying actors like the noisy villain, shouting police officers and the over-reacting doctors in the hospital. Plus though GABBAR has a big team of 'comrades' working with him for the cause, but the viewers do not really know even one of them properly by name or face.In straight words, the film is largely saved by only two names considering the performances. And those are of Akshay Kumar playing the cool revolutionary professor with a winning smile and Sunil Grover as the enthusiastic hawaldaar investigating the case on his own. Akshay remains a pleasing and fit figure on screen delivering all the well written dialogues and action sequences with a charming ease. Whereas Sunil Grover, surprises one and all with his sincere act, coming out of his famous image of a funny women popularly known as 'Guthhi'.Musically, the title track of "Gabbar Aa Jayega" is enjoyable, two love songs have catchy compositions (but strange lyrics) and the item song is lifted from a Pakistani number "Kundi Na Kharka Sohneya, Sidha Andar Aa". Summing up, GABBAR IS BACK directed by Krish (from South) has an okay cinematography, clever editing, some powerful dialogues and an uplifting background score, collectively pointing towards a relevant theme of corruption with all noble intentions and two key performances to enjoy. But since its content matter more or less remains the same with nothing fresh or innovative to offer lacking a lot on the logical grounds, the film doesn't turn out to be anything more than a one- time watch and that too preferably in a single screen theater to have a better entertaining experience.Besides the fact to be considered seriously is that since the 80s, films have been made featuring a personal mission undertaken against the corrupt system, but this demon of corruption is still haunting us all with no major change seen in the last few decades. May be because we widely consider such attempts made just for our three hours of entertainment alone and the message is not to be taken along while moving out of the theatres contributing in the social drive. So if possible just think about it too in case you enjoy watching the typical masala entertainer looking forward towards a better society ahead for the coming generations.

Akshay Hegde Gabbar is Back! Yeah. But this time only villain by name and hero by his deeds. Already, a remake of some South Indian film, the plot of common man turning vigilant is nothing new. Only the difference here is his aim is to eliminate corruption. The message is hammered hard onto you, without any subtlety. Akshay Kumar plays Gabbar, a lecturer in college who under the hood runs a elite gang of enthusiastic and non-corrupt people. They kidnap corrupt officials and hang one who tops the most corrupt list. The police are trying to track him down as the gang continues to kidnap corrupt people. All the strings get tied towards the main villain Digvijay Patil, who calls himself a 'brand' of corruption. There is past history involved between Gabbar and the villain, and the stage gets set for a showdown. Unlike, A Wednesday where the script backs up the message it tries to deliver aptly, here we have brute force and hard dialogue delivery to smashed onto your heads.The premise is entirely fictitious. It tries to show that almost 99 people out of 100 are corrupt and the police and CBI seem to have complete lack of skills here. If you don't care about all that you mind end up loving it. Acting wise, Akshay Kumar pulls another great act after Baby this year. He gives the character of Gabbar the requisite depth perfectly. Shruti Hassan plays a role of an unnecessary and forgettable character, plus Kareen Kapoor appears in a Cameo. Amidst the rest, Sunil Grover, as a police driver was quite good. The pacing is good, the two hours don't feel much and time to time action and hard-on message dialogue delivery keeps you engaged. There are 2-3 songs which felt completely unnecessary.In the end, Gabbar is Back is a totally formulaic film, which will be liked by audience preferring so called 'masala' entertainment not caring much about the script. Its not unbearable, but still you wont regret missing it out.RATING: [2/5]

vishnudahatonde Need to accept that this is not one of those great entertainers. But for sure, It is the movie no one should miss, specially when you have not watched 'Ramana' movie earlier. Everyone has acted to their capacity,Akshay kumar showing why he is known as 'Khiladiyo ka khiladi'. People who love to watch movie which make sense should definitely watch this movie. Corruption in public and private sector is exposed beautifully and I am sure you will feel the theme from within you, because that's what you go through everyday. It won't be good if I reveal the story. Go and watch the movie. Go with family, you will feel better.

kritikagupta26 Finally had the chance to watch Akshay Kumar & Shruti Hassan's starer trending movie... Gabbar is back. To start with, it's a remake of a Tamil movie Ramanna and although have not watched Ramanna, I can simply say Krish (the director of Gabbar is back) has done a pretty good job here.From introductory song till the end it is full masala movie with lot of entertainment value. In some instances it also includes light hearted comedy with some awesome punches which will make you laugh out loud. But along with entertainment it addresses a very important issue of Indian society as well, i.e. corruption. The movie revolves around a guy who pledges to encourage youth to stand up and fight against corrupt government & officials. In the movie he takes adverse actions which no one should take, but well, it's just a movie Akshay Kumar, who is the most popular teacher in college (only teacher who would ever have extra students in his class ) is secretly running Anti-Corruption cell with his present and ex students. 5 years ago, a life altering event killed his wife and unborn child, the event was a result of corruption in every fold and today he wants to improve the face of India.Role of Akshay's wife is played by Kareena, she has guest appearance in a song (Teri Meri Kahaani) and for a change she is looking quite pretty and is doing justification to the role. Usually I find her overacting but in this she did a good job or maybe she didn't get enough chance to overact ;)Lead actress is played by Shruti Hassan, just like most other movies she is more or less like a pretty face on the screen. Her presence doesn't change any aspect of the movie. But I would definitely like to add, compared to other actresses in bollywood these days, she can act a bitThe villain of the movie Digvijay Patil, played by Suman Talwar is apparently a very popular star in Telugu movies. Umm he must be popular in Telugu movies and yes he did a fine job here but when it comes to villains from South movies, my first preference is Prakash Raj (the lead antagonist in Ajay Devgan starrer Singham movie). His favorite dialogue in this movie is "Digvijay Patil is not a name, it's a brand". Saying it once is fine... twice is repetitive but when he repeated it third time I really wished to hit him myself.I also liked the introductory song 'Warna Gabbar Aa Jayega' and the best dialogue of the movie is, 'Pachaas Pachaas Kos Dur Jabh Koi Rishwat Leta Hai, Toh Sabh Kehte Hain Mat Le Varna, Gabbar Aa Jaaega'. The concept of movie is good and something that India should definitely think about but the scenes and action is way over- rated. I also didn't like the ending of the movie. Its unjustified, death as punishment is banned in India (only to be given in extreme case), some might argue he murdered so many people but he also did help government & police to lengths. Anyways, our Indian movies won't be complete if they don't have some unrealistic nonsense, but apart from this and some exaggerated scenes it is a fine movie. Also given the kind of movies being released these days, it's a pretty decent watch. All in all, I would recommend watching this movie with family & friends and I can easily rate it 8/10 :)