It's Entertainment

1.5/5 Perhaps I had a subconscious desire to torture my inner being. If that was so, I have succeeded spectacularly. I don't remember the last time I watched an Akshay Kumar(AK) movie. But, after enduring his brand of "Entertainment" , I know that I will not be subjecting myself to his brand of juvenile antics ever, in this life time or the next. My already low expectations were deadened within the first two minutes which show a morbidly obese AK thrusting his nipple into the mouth of a wailing child. Yeah, you read that right. The humor is low brow and crass. However, with some "so bad it's good" one liners in the first half, the film gallops along. Sitting through the second half was like trying to laugh with a mouth full of broken glass. The mindless script becomes maudlin and the sporafic fun vanishes. It is a torture, full of clichés. Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj play the loving brothers, Karan and Arjun, who throw a spanner in AK's wheels. Sood actually does a good job of playing the dimwitted younger brother and their banter in the first half brought smile to my visage. Tamanna should be prepared for the second dud of her career after the disaster of "Himmatwala". All she does is stand in a saree or a sarong and mouth dialogues mocking Balaji serials. Her act gets old in the very first shot which speaks volumes about her acting capabilities. AK should be asked to see his previous ten movies. He looks and acts the same in all the same, as far as I could glean from their trailers. He really needs to stop being a part of such shite as early as possible or else the curtains can come down really soon on his career. The real villain of the movie is the bloody script. Majority of Its dialogues rhyme like the cult classic Gunda. I just wish they were half as funny as that once in a lifetime experience.

After watching the trailer of It's Entertainment , my expectation were shadowed with not-so-great dialogs and lame theme. I was right after watching the film as well. It's Entertainment is an acid test you have to go through to test your intelligence.

After discovering about his billionaire dad in Bangkok, Akhil travels to inherit 3000 crore legacy. To his surprise , the legacy has already been inherited by none other than a dog who is called Entertainment by his owner. To make the matter worse, there are two wolves-like-uncles who is after the legacy as well. Akhil must hatch a plan to recover his wealth before it falls into the wrong hands.

As a first time directors, Sajid-Frahad ( who earlier scripted Golmaal 3, Chennai Express ) fails to create any impact. The movie is neither a animal-loving nor a slapstick comedy film. The screenplay is fitted with too many loop holes. Art direction is magnus with high production value. Cinematography is top notch. Songs are fine. Dialogues are humorous. The only saving grace in the film is the performances. Akshay Kumar leads the way with perfect comic timing. He is outstanding and brings down the house with his antics. Prakash Raj and Sonu Sood comes in late but will tickle your funny bone with their "Karan-Arjun" brotherly act. Tamannah looks gorgeous but is just abut okay. Mithun over-acts.

Overall, a comedy which could have been better with right direction and script. Below average 1.5 /5

AN ENTERTAINMENT: The name is more than enough to explain the title . One of the biggest comedy of the year 2014. Though the movie was not much awaited and even the trailer was not much impressive. Thought that its just another prototype comedy movie but the reality was much better than expectation. There's nothing much to find about inside story but the way the storytelling start is just mind blowing.

Entertainment: The Junior Dog: A dog can not only act but can lead the movie. He had a greater entry than a real hero.

Akshay: U r the God of Comedy.. U have no replacement and yet you proved once again to the haters. No one can beat your comic timing.

Tamannaah: Words are not enough to describe your beauty. U look more beautiful in this movie and the your skills of Saas Bahu serial act was just amazing.

Johny Lever: Anyone can die seeing your expression. What a timing and a big salute to the role of Habibullah. True king of Comedy.

Prakash Raj and Sonu Sood: You are not only born for the best villain but you can entertain anyone either its a comedy or a serious mafia don. I was literally jumping off my seats to see the expression while Akki was thrilling with the ghost story.

Krushna: You are the best supporting cast ever seen and made the sequence more interesting with the silly ideas.

Verdict: Its all about the personal judgement. The reviews may be different but if your are a comedy lover, don't have much exception.

Just forget your tension at home. I am sure this will be your best weekend treat.

The only thing you will get to see is ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT and ENTERTAINMENT.

My Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

Sajid-Farhad, the talented Writer duo, turn Directors with 'Entertainment'. And fortunately, 'Entertainment' is unabashedly silly & offers some funny moments, that work on its favor. Its mad, but its a bit fun too.

'Entertainment' Synopsis: A down on his luck fella, gets the shock of his life, when he realizes that all his father's wealth has been given to a dog. Chaos follows...

'Entertainment' has an interesting premise & the Writer-Director duo manage to deliver some over-the-top, but funny sequences in the goings-on. The humor here is clearly absurd & it doesn't shy away from that fact, which in turn, works on its advantage.

The first-hour passes by nicely, with the sequences between Akshay & Dog, doing the trick. But, the second-hour is where the film begins to slip. The entire track involving the greedy brothers, played by Prakash Raj & Sonu Sood, is prolonged & barely funny. The climax, however, is decent.

Sajid-Farhad certainly make a watchable comedy, but this isn't a laugh-riot. It has its share of fun, but it could've been so much more! A stronger second-hour was the need of the day! As Directors, the duo have done a fair job. Cinematoraphy is okay. Editing is passable. Music by Sachin-Jigar is lovely.

Performance-Wise: Akshay is in his element, delivers a sincere, comedic performance from start to end. Tamannaah looks great, but hardly gets any scope to perform. Mithun Chakraborty is in form, yet again. Johny Lever brings the house down. He's hilarious! Krushna, also, manages to bring in some great laughs. Prakash Raj & Sonu Sood are passable. Vrajesh Hirjee scores in a cameo. Junior as Entertainment, the dog, is adorable.

On the whole, 'Entertainment' will appeal to those who primarily enjoy slap-stick comedies.

Reviewers look for soft targets like this type of movies to show their 'critics' writing skills. nothing matters if people in theater are laughing, this is what the film intends. Leave the einstein inside you outside the theater, and you will enjoy it.

This movie wastes no time to get funny, right from 1st minute. 1st half is simply hilarious. I agree comedy quotient goes down in 2nd half, but drama at end is good. Akshay is good as always. Johny lever, krushna, tamannah all does well too. Music is awesome. specially tera naam doon in opening credits. Johny Johny is excellent.

On the whole, it could have been better, but i leave theatre satisfied. Don't miss end credits !!!