Why KAMINEY could only become a Semi-Hit and not a Big Universal Blockbuster all over India? |
A film which was unanimously appreciated by everyone related to the field and got a thunderous opening at the box office, creating a spirited wave among the younger brigade, has been shockingly declared just above average earner or Semi Hit (Source : bollywoodhungama.com & boxofficeindia.com). The outcome may be strange for many but it’s not that shocking to me since this kind of result was being expected due to my own debatable reasons as mentioned in my review (with rating 2.5/5).
Now I agree that the movie is a first of its kind in Indian Cinema and indeed a path breaking brilliant attempt by the director Vishal Bhardwaj, undoubtedly. Taking a big leap ahead, moving out of the conventional movie making standards adopted in Hindi Cinema, KAMINEY does stand tall with full marks to its highly creative content and execution. But the division today, actually lies in our viewership which has gone through drastic changes in the last few years since the Multiplex Mania, DVD Boom, Movie Channels Revolution in Cable TV and Torrent availability in the web world. In other words, the above mentioned factors have divided our viewers into two parts.
(Click here to read the review of "Kaminey" in details)
02 Sep 2009 /
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Bavani
Hai Bobby,
You have done an accurate and fantastic analysis regarding people\'s pulse! Well Done.I too think about RGV the same way!
Bobby Sing
Thanks Bavani, Chees!
bollywooddeewana
Great post, i don\'t know much about the indian audience but i feel movies that one might think would cater to their needs can either be a hit or miss, a movie i still can\'t understand why it failed in india is \'The burning train\'.
Bobby Sing
Yep, there are many movie to add to your list which should have been appreciated much more.
Jagroop Shergill, Canada
Mr. Bobby nice review. I realy admire your passion for film journalism. Thanks
Bobby Sing
Thanks Mr. Jagroop, Thanks for writing in, Please share your views more often.
Raghunandan K
Hey Bobby,
I honestly didnt get the point of Vishal Bharadwaj Movies .... I had the similar feeling when I watched Omkara. When the entire world was gaga over him ,I found it so average. I still dont get why the movie is so spoken about.Same state with this movie as well ... regds me:)
Bobby Sing
Hi Raghunanadan, Keep visiting .....Cheers!
bobbysing
The huge success of a pure masala movie \"WANTED\" at mainly the single screen theaters is a strong statement in favour of my this post on \"Kaminey\'s Under Performance\".
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