I, Me Aur Main

The experience of watching this latest offering from the glossy, eye catching and fashionable section (genre) of the Hindi cinema developed in the last decade, I just remembered a recent discussion with a friend about the content found in our present well designed film magazines in the market.

There was time when all the famous film magazines both in English & Hindi used to have many interesting articles on film-making, its music, the struggle of known artists, their interesting journey and much more enlightening stuff along with the usual news and gossip sections. But nowadays what we majorly get to read or see in the new-age versions of these magazines include many inviting full page photo-shoots, glamorous blow-ups and detailed discussions on the Star's fashion statements and their mismatches caught in the parties attended recently. In fact there is a big section of readers who actually buy the magazines for these major features only and get their own personal tips from the same.

Now I, ME AUR MAIN perfectly reminded me of these film magazines as I really found it just similar to them having very less in the name of content and much in the name of pretty faces, glamorous outfits and glossy outlook. Taking the inspiration for its title from the west, for me the film was one of those projects wherein a producer or director successfully manages to sign an interesting star ensemble first without having any basic script or idea in hand. And once all the artists are on board, he simply starts making a film on a single line story idea to en- cash all the young attractive faces brought together as soon as possible with a quick shooting schedule.

Strengthening the above thought, the film directed by the debutant Kapil Sharma,vaguely walks around a bold story-idea based on a live-in relationship, pre-marital sex and an unplanned pregnancy resulting in further complexities in the relationships. Interestingly the same plot has already been used in films such as KYA KEHNA and SALAAM NAMASTE with more maturity, elegance and sincerity which in nowhere to be found in I, ME AUR MAIN. The screenplay doesn't impress you at all in its two hours of duration and the narration uselessly tries to throw in many unwanted subplots which fall flat completely like the angle of Raima Sen and introduction of a new singer in the market played by Sheena Shahabadi.

The cinematographer keeps in mind the young look of the film throughout but the same cannot be said about its music which gives you nothing to enjoy as a soundtrack. Playing the lead couple, both John Abraham and Chitrangda try hard to put some life in their loosely written roles in vain. Prachi Desai does bring in some spark but that too fizzles out fast as the film progresses quite uninterestingly. However, only Mini Mathurand Zarina Wahab have something meaningful to say in their few scenes enacted naturally which lift the film slightly in its second half.

In all just choosing an unconventional theme representing the current state of relationships in the society is not enough, as you do need to put a great amount of sensitivity and emotional connect in the film in order to reach your target audience. And since I, ME AUR MAIN is not able to make than much needed connect with its viewers, relying hugely on its gorgeous faces only, you can easily give it a miss and later watch it as it gets released on Home Video if you wish.

I normally don't write reviews here & just write a few words on films in my lists, but I couldn't help myself. The rating of this film is... 4? Really? FOUR?

Meaning that Student of the Year has a better rating, Race 2 has a better rating, even Heroine has a better rating! This doesn't make sense. AT ALL.

I Me Aur Main is a very sweet movie, with sweet music, sweet performances, and a sweet story. It's kind of Wake Up Sid with a love triangle (well, sort of) and a more adult take (I wouldn't call IMAM a coming of age story). Some found Wake Up Sid boring though a lot of other people recognize it is a very good film. Some found IMAM boring too, yet I still have to understand why the rating is low.

You see tons of people complaining of brainless masala in Bollywood. There you have a touching story, and even if it doesn't touch you personally, nobody would call that dumb or brainless, and it gets a 4. Go figure.

John Abraham is very credible here, I think it's the first time I've seen him so natural and expressive (the scene where he's drunk, the following scene the morning after, the last dialogue he has with Chitrangda, etc.). The rest of the cast is nice too. The performances are never over the top. The dialogues and story don't dawdle. The story manages to present a different kind of love triangle. It's not mind blowing but isn't your stereotypical love story either. There are some very well integrated humorous scenes. The film completely fulfill its mission of entertaining while giving an uplifting feeling (and not trying to fry your brains as some other movies do). An honest, simple, and fresh film.

John Abraham is lagging behind and I wonder what must be the reason. 'Cause IMM is a very bad entertainer with such a maddening story, that you will sleep faster than you would attending an Engineering lecture.

Chitrangada Singh & Mini Mathur are the only people that deserve my two-stars. Rest of the cast are either childish (John), over-smart (Prachi) or useless (Raima, etc) or watsed. While the title may be in line with the childish John, but seriously... he acts dumb as heck in this movie. Anyway, on a quest to the right thing (by ignoring his spoon-fed past), he actually commits another crime and breaks a heart. Even though, the climax is the most assuring one, it still didn't seem right. With an array of self-proclaiming goofs, I hard an easy time doing minute stuffs off my schedule while watching this. But, I assure this review is genuine.

Score is poor and each & every scene culminates to single melody, songs are average, direction is average while editing is okay. Plot is way too hackneyed and anyone can predict it, no matter how hard the audience "doesn't" try. This is so not a cinema.

I feel robbed and I, hereby vow I will not go for another John or Prachi celluloid because both of them have everything but the acting skill. Had the climax not been so friendly and predictive, I'd have rated it 6.

BOTTOM LINE: 90% not recommended! In fact, everything's wrong with this one!

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Language: Mediocre | Sex & Nudity: No, Implied | Smoking: No | Alcohol: Mediocre | Violence or Gore: No | Mouth-Kiss: Mild | Drugs: No

Kapil Sharma's 'I, Me aur Main' is A Good One-Time Watch! It has a decent story to tell along-with terrific performances & soulful music working on its advantage.

'I, Me aur Main' Synopsis: As Ishaan, a music producer who takes advantage of the women in his life, feels a connection with Gauri, his new next-door neighbor, he begins to learn the importance of friendship - causing him to work to repair his relationships.

'I, Me aur Main' is nicely paced & executed. Kapil Sharma handles this human-story with maturity & sensibility. The characters work & so does the narrative. Sure, the second-hour does dip, but it never bores or leaves the viewer restless. Sharma deserves credit for getting his job right. Cinematography is consistent. Editing is sharp. Music by Falak Shabir, Sachin-Jigar, Gourav Dasgupta & Raghav Sachar, is soulful. Art & Costume Design, are okay.

Performance-Wise: John Abraham is likable. He plays the self-obsessed protagonist with energy. Chitrangada Singh suits the part & is impressive throughout. Prachi Desai is first-rate. Raima Sen does very well. Zarina Wahab is flawless, yet again. Sheena Shahabadi is nicely restrained. Mini Mathur is as usual.

On the whole, 'I, Me aur Main' is worth a watch.

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I, Me aur Main (U/A) Hindi -------------my Rating : ★★★ DECENT WATCH

STRENGTHS :- * Casting and Performances : were perfect ...... * Music : in Second Half ..... * Story : was class and predictable ......

FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall ...it is a decent family entertainer .... not boring at all......

As Ishaan, a music producer who has commitment issues with the women in his life, feels a connection with Gauri, his next-door neighbor, he begins to learn the importance of relationships.