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Gautam likes Veronica. Veronica likes him too. Gautam falls for Meera. Now what does Meera do? Three close friends find themselves caught in a vortex of emotions.
Gautam likes Veronica. Veronica likes him too. Gautam falls for Meera. Now what does Meera do? Three close friends find themselves caught in a vortex of emotions.
Two's company; is three a crowd? Homi Adajania's romantic comedy Cocktail is a slice-of-life film mounted beautifully and imaginatively on a large canvas with the vibrant colours of London, Cape Town and New Delhi. The film addresses the proverb--two is company; is three a crowd--situation throughout. With some super-light, sweet moments that one has seen in the mid-90s American sitcom Friends; that revolved around a group of friends in Manhattan; Cocktail deals with the fun moments and then the emotional turmoil faced by three Indian friends settled in the UK, whose paths cross inadvertently.
Saif (Gautam)-the flirt; Veronica (Deepika) the rich-bitch and Meera(Diana Penty)the simpleton find themselves under one roof singing daaru desi and dancing to tum hi ho bandhu in perfect sync and rhythm. To start of, the wild yet vulnerable Veronica and the shameless flirt Gautam are happy to be in a no-commitments relationship, providing laughs galore. Veronica's best friend Meera is also happy to be the flower wall around the house, making sure not to get in the way.
Written by Imtiaz Ali, the script in the pre-interval phase breezes through with some light-hearted camaraderie between the three lead actor; some comic moments (provided by Dimple Kapadia playing Saif's loud Punjabi mother); and has rocking tracks by Pritam that transport you straight into the night-club mode, singing and moving in your cinema-hall seats. However there's also a downside. For example, the music provides an adrenaline rush and the comic scenes make you smile; but there's a drastic drop in the tempo during some of the talkie portions, where the gaps in the conversation make you restless.
Also the friendship between the two girls—Veronica and Meera is captured realistically and runs deep; but the same cannot be said for the relationships the girls share with Gautam. While Veronica and Gautam's equation comes across as flaky; Gautam's love for Meera too could have translated into a deeper passion. The longing and the yearning doesn't come across like it did in a Jab We Met or a Love, Aaj Kal. In all fairness where Cocktail scores, is the fact that most of us living in urban metro India, will definitely be able to identify with the three principle characters and what the emotional upheaval that this bunch of friends go through. The bonding, the fun-filled moments do strike a very real chord.
The film takes a more serious turn in the second half when friendship makes way for love. Yes, Cupid strikes at the intermission point; and the film follows the oft-seen path of a typical triangular drama that has been a Bollywood staple through the last two decades.
Cocktail does have some terrific highs. One is Deepika Padukone's performance. Easily the best in her five-year-long career; Deepika also looks sensational throughout. You almost wish the camera had stayed her longer on her in that red itsy-bitsy bikini. DP will definitely win notices and nominations for her near-faultless performance of the rich-spoilt-neglected-girl-with-a-heart-of-gold.
Saif is terrific in parts, insipid in others. And the other DP, Diana Penty makes for a pretty picture; but she could certainly do with some polishing.
Randeep Hooda as a rake, running a hoax marriage business, is completely wasted.
Pritam's music is charged and chartbusting. While tum hi ho bandhu and daaru desi are right on top; yaariyan and jugni are stirring and soulful.
The dialogue is funny; even outrageous with lines like-- 'I'm carrying his bun in my oven' and 'you're lonely-I'm characterless.'
However what Cocktail should be truly applauded for is its permissiveness. As a film it breaks shackles and ushers in a new free spirit that Gen-Now will relate to.
Review posted within last 6 month
greeeat romantic.. blooody coooolll
Review posted within last 6 month
Full marks to Diana Penty !!! She was superb.. Deepika Padukone was over doing it! Seems she fits in for one kind of roles only
Review posted within last 6 month
Deepika's best performance so far! :-) Movie was quite interesting! Second half could have been better though.
Review posted within last 6 month
good movie. music is obviously a plus. nice display of human emotions but bit exaggerated. boman irani and dimple kapadia supported very well.
Review posted within last 6 month
watch able 1st part. torturous 2nd half. Deepika is as hot as ever;
Review posted within last 6 month
I really liked the movie... n full of masala... n just like how a bollywood movie is...Single time entertainer.
Review posted within last 6 month
The movie's first part is good and fun. They tried some emotional drama in the end which didnt quite work out. Okay overall
Review posted within last 6 month
Nice movie with catch music numbers and the same old love triangle story just shot in a foreign country
Review posted within last 6 month
super and entertaining
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Liked the acting of all the actors... wish the movie was not so loosely directed... story is the same as always... a girl who is a brat bcoz she nvr got love from parents, who spoils herself, thought she had everything until and unless she falls for the hero and realizes she doesn't really have any friend in her life... a girl who is very innocent, doesn't believe in herself at all but the brat whom she is baring just bcoz of her best fren shows her that she is wonderful and she falls for him (boyfren of her best fren)... the guy who just love the casanova image, who cu nvr fall sm decent indian girl, but goes for her girlfrens best fren... ahhhhhh...such a ghisa-pita kahani...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Loved both DP.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Nice part of romantic angles , mostly in this modern days, has been shown . The director is quite successful in reflecting the psychological point of view in romance & relationship !
Review posted more than 6 month ago
good luv story
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Funny movie and good time pass. Deepika looking hot and gorgeous.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
nice and a different story.......
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Sleezy acting by Deepika
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Nothing new. Old lines.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
fulltush entertainmaint entertainmaint entetainmaint ..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
While first half of the movie is refreshing, the second half is predictable and boring. Acting is good eeespecially by Deepika Padukone. Possibly in contention for an award. Story is old, but good direction gives it a refreshing look.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
superfaaltu movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
SAFI's another googly..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
one of the worst movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Kool Movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Nice movie, made for the multiplex going youth.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
COCKTAIL- as the name itself says, it was a mixture of emotions- sad, happy, funny and emotional. The movie was well thought of and nicely bought in shape. Songs were well sung and enjoyable. More than the two actresses, Saif's acting stood out. Something which is not usually pondered upon is the choreography. It was brilliant. Overall, a nice, sweet movie.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Watchable movie....but Saif looks old for this type of movies.. :(
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Predictable story ....... saif is too old for acting young now
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Ok type movie. Two actresses are good and watchable. Saif is now not good for these type of role. His character is wasted.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Another boring movie after agent vinod.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Loved Deepika's performance in the movie.. she is perfect potrayal of Veronica's character.. super like.. although poor story.. the end was predictable. Diana needs more energy ...for sure..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Dasi film dasi actors but english style English culture in dasi film.all actors act like jokers.every other dasi Indian film produced in UK promoting English culture. a rubbish film.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Old story but with a fresh appeal to it. Watchable.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Complete waste of time!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Boring!!!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
It's Below average certainly below my expectation level... Too much over acting by Saif N Deepika specially in First Half.... Movie is too slow and dragged... Randeep has very little to do and wasted in the movie... Dimple n Boman both are simply wasted... The only positive of the movie is Diana Penty... She is good in the movie.... Watch this movie only if it comes on your TV set and that too if you have Extra time.... You will not miss something great if you skip it...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Although more of a chick flick, but still watchable, ok types..... both the girls sizzle the screen.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
not good , waste of time and money. but some songs are good.....
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Complete waste of time and money. Nawab sahab should quit movies for audience sake.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
The movie is overall good and enjoyable,though some scenes are silly,music is also good.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
overactin saif.. annoyin.. one tym watch
Review posted more than 6 month ago
nice.. was a good time pass..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
movie was good... rather it was a new kinda story... it is a must watch according to me...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
fun movie but i feel second half is rather stretched.
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