Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

The first 2 hours are okay, but then it just turns to garbage, but fun garbage nonetheless. The songs in this movie are great. I understand that the first two hours of the movie was supposed to be a take on the movie Bad Boys, but after the bad boys story line is over the movie just goes into a downward spiral. I give it a 5 out of 10.

One of the best "Amitabh comeback" movies I liked. This was the phase when Govinda was going strong with Dhawan. The songs were awesome and totally as we call it "masti" type. An evergreen entertainer with the likes of the multifaceted Anupam Kher chipping in. The story line has a lot of hilarious twists and turns as is known for David Dhawan's potboilers. With a timely appearance by Mrs.Madhuri "Nene" Dixit, it was a total riot towards the end. It was great to see Amit perform with such force and humor after a long exile. Although some may consider it a typical "Bollywood Masala" movie, I would watch it any day. I am giving it an easy 8 out of 10 just for being pure Bollywood.

This is a David Dhavan slapstick comedy starring Govinda as usual but also Amitabh in his third come back film after Mrityudaata and Major Saab. Although the other two have not been so succesful, I think this one will be. Govinda and Amitabh star as two police inspectors under the auspices of their senior, Anupam Kher. The beginning part is very reminiscent of the Will Smith film Bad Boys. Basically, the two heroes are sent to investigate a series of murders which have involved the bad guy Paresh Rawal. For a string of reasons, one of the main witnesses (Ramiya) will only speak to Pyare Mohan (Govinda) but at the time only Inspector Arjun (Amitabh) is available, so Amitabh has to assume the identity of Govinda's character and take the lady to Pyare's flat where he has to pretend to be Pyare. Obviously as a result, the real Pyare has to go to live in Arjun's house, where Arjun's mother and younger sister live. To spice matters up Govinda is in love with Arjun's sister (played by Raveena Tandon) and Amitabh is not at all pleased by this.

All seems to be going well until just before the interval when Bade Miya (Amitabh again in a dual role) and Chote Miya (Govinda in a dual role) arrive. These two are petty theives from the village. Inevitably, confusion ensues as the two sets of characters are mistaken. Our inspector heroes are suspended for a string of misdemeanours which they have not been a party to and they cannot understand why! All of this leads up to a climactic ending.

This film is very funny. It won't change your life or make you think but it will definitely keep you entertained for its duration. Amitabh is on top form. His comedy is up to Don or Laawaris standard and his dancing is great. He may not have the muscles of Sunny or Shahrukh but he is convincing in his action scenes. Govinda, however, is fantastic. He is now a master of this type of role after the likes of Raja Babu and Coolie no 1. Our female leads do not have much to do, but there is a very welcome guest appearance from Madhuri, including the song "Makhna". This is a treat for film fans as it is the first combined screen appearance of Amitabh and Madhuri.

In short, I highly recommend this film but only to those who watch films to be entertained rather than educated or to have their lives changed!

Bachchan's films post 1997 were flopping like no day this is his only hit those days

The film was a remake of BAD BOYS(first half)

It's a David Dhawan comedy so there are lot of funny situations but the movie is a cool timepass entertainer

The first half is full of fun with romance too

The second half is more on the robbers lookalikes of Bachchan and Govinda and the film gets more funny but sometimes sort of crude too considering it being made by DD

Climax is funny too but too overdone

Direction by DD is good Music is okay

Amongst actors Amitabh looks aged and wrinkled but does his part very well and pairs off well with Govinda and in the other role he does a great job as the Bihari robber Govinda suits such roles to the T and is a pleasure in both roles Amongst rest Ramya and Raveena are the heroines Anupam Kher is as usual Paresh Rawal is alright Sharat Saxena is okay

Today when I was browsing through one of the list of best bollywood laughs I saw this movie rated as 5.6 . It was shocking for me because this movie is one of the greatest laugh riots ever made in bollywood. The duo of David Dhawan and Govinda continues to create magic and the result is a cracking slapstick comedy. Govinda however outperforms every other actor but still Amitabh, Raveena and Paresh are suited in their role. The confusion of double role heightens the laughter with tongue in cheek dialogues.Though you miss Kadar Khan(however he has a guest appearance) but Satish Kaushik and Anupam Kher are awesome in their roles. There is only one reason to miss this movie, if you do not like Govinda otherwise I strongly recommend this hilarious musical drama.