Paying Guests

Even though it could have been better but it is still good enough to make you laugh.I am waiting for paying guest- 2. Do not look for suspense and story but only fun and laughter.You can surely get it here. Females in the movies could not do much and story was made that way. Johny as Sikh was good but the role of his wife was not done well enough. The voice does not match the character. It has many funny moments and you might jump from your seat laughing but it is not edited well. It seems that the movie is released in a hurry. it has similar narrative as many other comedy movies in the past and the only thing which differs is its treatment and performances.Though the treatment and performances are not excellent, they are OK.

Not knowing what this was about, I must say it was a pleasant surprise as it wasn't really advertised at all and especially on TV channels. Three men loose their jobs but when a fourth joins them, they are thrown out of their rented accommodation as well and over night have to find a place to stay. And they do but there is surprise in for one of the man as well as certain conditions..

Starring Shreyas Talpade, Celina Jaitley, Javed Jaffrey, Neha Dhupia, Johnny Lever, Asrani, Chunky Pandey, Paintal, Sayali Bhagat, Riya Sen, Delnaaz Paul and Ashish Choudhary. This is directed by Pantosh Painter and Subash Ghai.

Good acting by all the cast and this can be seen very clearly on the screen and its also nice to see Johnny Lever back after a long time. Shreyas Talpade, from the beginning, along with Javed Jaffrey, Ashish Choudhary and Johnny Lever, goes full steam ahead in this comedy genre movie and there are scenes with him and Johnny Lever, that has one in stitches of laughter. This is very well supported by Javed Jaffrey and Ashish Choudhary and would say that all the cast have an equal role in this movie.

There are moments that have echoes of "Dostana" but this is different and is a change from the other movies this year. It is one of the better ones to watch and have a good laugh and enjoy.

A Good comedy and worth watching.

A remake of the Marathi film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi, 'Paying Guests' is A Fair Comedy, that appeals in parts.

'Paying Guests' Synopsis: Four friends' attempts to find employment and accommodation pits them against landlords and gangsters in Bangkok.

The humor in 'Paying Guests' is over-the-top & zany, it' will appeal only to those who enjoy escapist & non-sensible comedies. To give the film it's due, some sequences do work, particularly when the men turn into drags.

The Adapted Screenplay is good, in parts. Paritosh Painter's Direction is passable. Cinematography captures the exotic locales of Pattaya, nicely. Editing is fair.

Performance-Wise: Jaaved Jaffrey is impressive, as ever. Shreyas Talpade does not deliver. Aashish Chaudhary is okay. Vatsal Seth gives his best shot. Neha Dhupia, Celina Jaitley, Sayali Bhagat & Riya Sen lend support. Johny Lever, Paintal & Chunky Pandey are in their elements.

On the whole, 'Paying Guests' is a one time watch.

A great Directorial Debut for Paritosh. After Dhamaal (which was again an amazing film), Paritosh couldn't have delivered better. I think a better cast could have helped the movie to get more eye balls. Shreyas, Javed, Johnny Lever, Chunkey have delivered good performances. Ashish, Vatsal could have been avoided. The humor is good. Specially the scene when Neha comes home to meet Ashish is hilarious. Even the pregnancy scene is damn good. The climax was not a novelty (Something similar to Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron) but still works for me. Over all a entertaining film. You will have fun. Don't think too much, Its a comedy not a thought provoking film.

The movie is full of SICK Jokes. Not worth watching in theater. Shreyas & Javed are the best amongst the lot along with Johny Lever and Delnaz. Rest of the cast is wasted. Amongst songs: the only good one is: Jack and Jill. End of the movie is straight lift from Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.

I think Mukta Arts is not capable handling Comedy Movies. Cinematography is strictly OK. The locales of Bangkok and Pattaya are shot well. Story line is weak in parts and fails to lift the story in first 30 minutes. The Whistling Woods Institute should actually look out for good writers and directors. Its a high time for the Mukta Arts to come out with the good quality cinema.