Table No.21 (2013) Reviews

• The First Bollywood Movie Of 2013 Is Recommendable!

  TejasNair2013-01-06

  I seriously don;t know why critics gave this a bad rating. Is it because they loath actors like Khandelwal and Desae? Or is it because it is concept driven movie and not Dabangg 3? After 2012's debacle (I cannot list good movies except Kahaani, PSTomar & VDonor), I thought of giving Bollywood one more chance and here I am. Rajdhani Express was a blunder but Table No. 21 is a shocker. It is a great thriller and is sure to blow your head. The plot revolves around the couple and their journey which is more like a juxtaposition of "Sach Ka Saamna" & "Fear Factor". Paresh Rawal is excellent with his reverse Ghajini haircut and is a perfect narrator throughout the movie. Yes, there are many loopholes for the innovative and experimental flick, but I seriously nail-bit all along. If you chuck the amateur direction, screenplay, some cheesy bits and unwanted humor, Table No. 21 will serve as a great weekend blockbuster. I won;t spill the beans about a strong plot (which could've been executed well) because you have to watch it to get it. But, I am sure the box office will despise it because the actors are not celebrities but if have watched Khandelwal's Aamir & Desae's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, you wouldn't be whining about the little mistakes this movie has to his credits. Instead, I suggest you block the previous year's bad masala-mirch vibe and watch this ingenious flick - the first watchable movie of 2013. WATCH OUT FOR: Paresh Rawal's portrayal of the mysterious and witty benefactor and most importantly the message that it states! Bottom Line: Watch this instead of Leander Paes' blunder off pitch. Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES Language: No | Sex: No | Foreplay, Mouth-Kiss: Mild | Nudity: Mild | Alcohol: Mild | Violence: Mild | Drugs: No

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• no star-cast.....but excellent

  ckaran802013-01-06

  Any normal Indian movie watcher would not opt for this movie because this is not a dabanng nor it is a rowdy rathore....but the matter of fact is this movie does make sense and has a adorable message in the end... To begin with, in the first hour you think this movie's concept to be an entertaining thriller one, for eg: luck. The concept is similar to sach ka saamna in which the couple on a vacation need to answer correctly all the questions in order to win a considerable amount of price money...Then begins a journey of thrill, betrayal and a game of life and death through hilarious series of tasks followed one after the other... As far as acting is concerned, Rajeev and Tena have done a descent job , but we miss the typical Paresh Rawal in the movie... The entire joyride i.e. the game named as table no.21 is just a bit lame and would have been made much better and more interesting...Just as you think that its a boring movie, comes the climax ....which according to me rubs off all the defects of the movie....The climax ( would not reveal the suspense) steals the show and ends up revealing and passing a strong message. At the end, we realize that the entire game-show has some meaning it... I know that this movie wouldn't do great on the box office.....for for me that doesn't matter and I recommend you to watch this movie in theaters......for me its 7/10....

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• An Interesting Thriller!

  namashi_12013-03-31

  Aditya Datt's 'Table No. 21' is An Interesting Thriller, that serves a dark yet absorbing story with a highly shocking & depressing culmination. Even the performances, are commendable! 'Table No. 21' Synopsis: A couple live a mediocre life and are thrilled to have won an exotic vacation to Fiji & their excitement increases when they get a chance to play a game for a mind boggling prize money. 'Table No. 21' is thoroughly a thriller, although its dark & gets very heavy in its final act, which is highly shocking & depressing. It tackles a burning issue bleakly. Jimmy-Sen's Screenplay is well-penned & absorbing. Aditya Datt's Direction is top-notch. Cinematography captures the exotic locales of Fiji marvelously. Editing is stark. Music is hummable. Performance-Wise: The Always Amazing Paresh Rawal is faultless. He plays a twisted man with calculation & cruelty. Rajeev Khandelwal has emerged into a terrific actor. He emerges a big winner with his stupendous performance in here. Tena Desae looks stunning & delivers convincingly. Dhruv Ganesh is excellent. On the whole, 'Table No. 21' is a game well played!

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• A Perfect Mirror Of Disturbing Reality In Our Countries Colleges

  budhrajavishal2013-01-15

  So, here is the review of first release of the 100th year of Indian cinema and its well crafted film that ends with a sensible twist. It is a suspense thriller with a unique concept of Tell All Truth game as well as complex dark past stories. There are 8 questions asked by mysterious Mr Khan(Paresh Rawal) for a reward of 21 Crores and each question is followed by a difficult task. Script is successful in making you think till the last scene but lacks direction as Aditya Datt is not able to handle performances of actors and not bale to make memorable. Rajeev Khandelwal is getting very choosy in selecting movies but its applauding. Paresh is full of style but not able to create fear as demanded by character. Tina is OK....a long way to for her. Last Words: Concept is interesting with a sensible social message. It is a mirror of disturbing reality in our countries college.

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• Topical and Good Approach

  kunder-akshay32013-01-08

  This one comes from the director of craps like Aashiq Banaaya Aapne, Dil Diya Hai(have you heard this movie name before??) But this time Aditya Dutt Delivers his career best with Table No.21. The movie gets into the run right from the start without wasting any time and gets even fast paced after Paresh Rawal's Entry. Best thing about the movie is its not too stretched and its a great watch. gripping to be true. Performance wise both Paresh Rawal and Rajeev deliver in their style as expected. Tena has overacted a bit in start 15 minutes though. Not to forget the actor who played Akram in the movie, his expressions just make you feel about the situation gone through. Direction is hats off with the links fitting very well. On the whole, Table No. 21 is for those who look forward for thrilling stuff. Not to be missed. 9/10

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