Raajneeti * *

This movie has crossed all limits of exaggeration.And it's more of a kill-bill type than a political drama.It has all the big names performing cameo's but nobody except Arjun Rampal has impressed.His performance is so realistic and powerful that you actually feel for him.Be it the 'Akhiyaan milaye kabhi Akhiyaan churaye' or 'Party se to nikal diya, par aap sab ke dil se kaise nikalenge'.If you think for Arjun Rampal 'Rock On!' was sky-high, then he proves you all wrong with his superb performance adding one more gem to his collection of versatile performances.

Basically the movie is all about murders and homicides courtesy the urge to conquer the political stage and my God they make this all look so easy.Killing some big shot leader is no biggie and no one gives a damn. If you remember Mahabharata, then you will be able to associate each of the characters in the epic.They also manage to pull scenes out of the Godfather as well.But i am most disappointed for some other reason.The teaser makes you believe than Katrina would be playing a major role and she looks impressive.But on the contrary, whatever you see of Katrina in the trailer is pretty much she has got in the movie as well.That's a bit of heart breaker.Nevertheless, she even looks great in a Saree.The bottom line is politics takes out the beast inside you.It will turn you upside down and shine your dark side.So enter only if you are clear at heart and pretty strong at holding your character in worst of times.Not possible in this Kalyug though as money outshines everything.

One good thing about the movie is that it does not have songs.I kind of like that.We are slowing moving towards Hollywood baybay.Ranbir and Katrina showed signs of growing up though the Fevi-Stick-presents-same-expression on Ranbir's face through out the movie is really very irritating.I mean come on boy, you on Botox or something? Rest all cameo's failed to make impact.Talking of Ajay devgan and his performance,lets just say he should do some different try outs.Will he be in Gangajal Hangover for every drama flick? I wonder.Also, the plot of the movie is totally unrealistic with some shocking twists and turns.And I don't get why the focus was on the action killing and stuff like that when this was supposed to be a full fledged drama.Anyways, after this dirty adaptation of Mahabharata, we can look forward to Mani Ratnam's Ramayana.