Garv
is a film which depicts the daily lives of police officers on
the streets of Mumbai.
The
film focuses on Arjun (Salman Khan), who carries out his duties
no matter what it takes.
It's
more like he has been given a licence to kill indiscriminately rather
than to deal with the matter in an amicable way.
The story unfolds in Mumbai where corruption has taken over the
lives of many. Law and order means nothing to these people.
So
taking directions from police officer Samar Singh (Amrish Puri),
Arjun (Salman Khan) and his work colleague, Hyder (Arbaaz Khan)
decide to challenge the underworld gangs by eliminating the most
wanted criminals.
But other corrupted politicians connected with the underworld, plan
counter attacks on the police to cover their own backs.
As
a result, Samar Singh is transferred elsewhere far away from Mumbai.
Police officer Hyder gets killed whilst Arjun 's family is targeted
by the underworld gangs.
Arjun
has no choice but to take the law into his own hands.
Garv
has a simple storyline which has been witnessed many times in the
past.
But
despite this fact, the initial half of the film is interesting because
the director has portrayed the police officers in a different light.
They are all honest in their work - a sight so rare in Bollywood
films!
The
film moves at a fast space up to intermission point giving you no
time to loose your concentration. The story builds up as the police
officers get ready to challenge the corrupted.
But
as soon as the post intermission begins, we are suddenly transported
to the exotic locales of Mauritius and Rajasthan where Arjun is
seen romancing his girlfriend - were did the romance pop up from
I dare ask?
To
be fair, the director should not have included the romantic angle
in this movie. A romantic track dilutes the impact to the storyline.
But
having said this, director, Puneet Issar has done a good job considering
that Garv is his first movie.
He
has succeeded in extracting the best out of his actors and has executed
some of scenes with great thought.
Technically
Garv excels in various departments, whether it is the dialogues
or the musical score. Both add impact to the scenes.
I have
said this before and I will say it again. Be warned about the blood
and gore. Garv might not appeal to those who are used to
seeing family orientated flicks.
Garv
is on the whole, Salman's film and he does full justice to his role.
Shilpa Shetty does very well in the dance numbers whilst the rest
of the cast support well.
On
the whole this film should do average business in the UK cinemas.
Will prove popular with the younger generation.
Reviewed
by Manish Gajjar, 麻豆官网首页入口
Shropshire's Mr Bollywood
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