There are only two kinds of people in the world...

...those who stay and those who go. -- personal opinon!

Bunty aur Babli?! I absolutely loved this movie! While mostly improbable, the film is wild fun and avoids the dreaded love triangle--good stories go in, but they never come out...

The whole movie is rather silly and admittedly, I didn't see it in its entirety because the dvd I rented wouldn't play chapters 13-17 or so. (I believe I missed a saucy dance number! Our protagonists were married when I next saw them...) However, the 2.75 hours I watched were entertaining enough.

The first few moments of the film had me pretty good. I can't remember the last time I saw people dancing that hard. Futhermore, Rani's clothes in the first 15 minutes were killer. I could rock every one of those! The conversation Abhishek's character had with his father about not wanting to "just get a job," that's so me. Good is not good enough. I wouldn't mouth off at my parents like he did--black parents do not play that--but I can totally feel where he's coming from. Really, there are only two kinds of people in the world...

[Only negative: The film sent me into a funk for a day and a half due to present 'single' status. To be more precise, it's not the single status so much as the sense of loss made appearant by watching a film full of ridiculous behavior that reminded me of my ex. I always thought of us as Bonnie & Clyde. Short of criminal activity, we were always plotting adventure and getting stared at. Alas, that is all in the past now. I am however, accepting applications for the role of Clyde or Bunty, whichever you prefer but let's skip the jail and/or tragic death and/or breakup part. Shall we?]

Concerning the film, I finally understand why Ms. World added dear Abhishek to her list. I've never really seen the fascination with him outside of his obvious lineage but it only took a blue sport coat and reflective sunglasses to change everything. Oh my! I thought to myself, while wondering whether Abhishek had been airbrushed or whether I was previously blind. At one point he was sporting a very pleasant gotee but I can't seem to find that photo anywhere so this one will suffice...

Stray notes: I read in Wikipedia that Hrithik was considered for the role of Bunty. While I'd scream, "I love Hrithik" with the best of them, I think Abhishek was a good fit. I mean, I know there are criminals who are really pretty but I think just pretty enough gives the character a slight edge. Also, I was NOT prepared for Big B at the end. While he is fabulous, he is still elderly. I nearly stopped breathing during the credits. I don't remember if it was the "rapping" or the "booty-shaking flygirls" that did the trick...