Deewane Huye Paagal

Based on the 1998 American cult movie 'There's Something About Mary', Vikram Bhatt's 'Deewane Huye Paagal' is a silly film, that doesn't pay the correct homage to the film it adores.

Remember Ben Stiller sterling performance in 'There's Something About Mary', Diaz's charm, the witty dialog placed wonderfully in the screenplay and super direction. Sadly, 'Deewane Huye Paagal' is a letdown by very silly jokes, characters, dialog and mediocre direction.

The film begins ably, but loses energy 60-minutes in the film. The culmination is the biggest downer. It's plain bad. Bhatt is a pro when it comes to making Horror films, and after watching this film, your assured that Comedy isn't his favorite dish.

In the acting department, Shahid Kapoor is mechanical. One could've never imagined that he would transform into a caliber that would even nod a film like 'Kaminey' and perform superbly. An actor who has taken Giant Strides! Akshay Kumar is over-the-top, but that's the demand of the character. Sunil Shetty is good. Rimi Sen looks stunning and plays her part nicely. Paresh Rawal hams. Johnny Lever is his usual self. Vijay Raaz stands out, a true scene-stealer. Vivek Oberoi's interpretation of a Narrator is an eye-sore.

On the whole, not much left to talk about. Verdict: Strictly Average!

PERFORMANCES: Akshay,Paresh,and Sunil are excellent in their roles.But , Shahid hasn't much to do and Rimi also. In supporting cast there is Johny Lever( not really funny),OmPuri ,but they are not funny.DIRECTION and STORY: After Awara Paagal Deewana(2002) Vikram Bhatt's direction is average this time but he handles the weak story well.Story is not new but have good comic elements. FINAL VERDICT: If you have watched Awara Paagal Deewana ,watch this one also for good entertainment. BEST SCENES:(1) watch out for the first meeting of Sunil and Paresh in film you will guaranteed a laugh.(2) watch where Akshay tells Shahid about Rimi's marriage.

The point of me writing this review is to state that sometimes movies are nonsense and larger than life, but that's their point anyways. In the 2000's most Akshay Kumar starrers were similar to this one. However, this seemed to be so over the top i still laugh when I watch it. Everytime that stupid background noise comes in when Akshay Kumar appears, I love it.

Sunil Shetty's Paraplegic character, Paresh Rawal's dumbness, even Shahid Kapoor with his lover boy antics. It's such a crazy mix, especially for those that saw this movie in their teenage years, absolutely madness i'll say.

The only thing i found unnecessary and annoying was Vivek Oberoi's cut scenes. Otherwise an absolute masterpiece this movie is!

Most underrated comedy movie ..People begging for such comedy now

Akshay is best in movie. Dialogues are epic. Can watch multiple times.

I really loved this movie in my childhood but when I saw THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT MARY it seemed Dull. I saw There is something about mary very late but I liked there is something about mary much better. Action sequence has been given in the climax in this movie, which I have not liked from the beginning, the only good thing in this film is the jodi of Akshay and Vijay Raj. If we compare Shahid Kapoor's character of deewane huye pagal with Ben Stiller's character of 'there is something about mary', then Shahid's role seems very small, doesn't it seem that his role is main. But i really loved the chemistry between Akshay & Vijay that's why i giving this a 5 star.