Rating: 3.5/5 stars (Three-and-a-half stars)
Review:
Here’s no Believer knocking on your door and giving you a booklet about
Him. Nor someone kicking a kitten and asking you, “Where’s your God
now?” It’s a rather interesting take on God, his so-called “mediums” and
the rituals that have been mindlessly passed on since generations.
Sounds preachy? Well, the movie isn’t.
Kanji (Paresh Rawal)
is a not just an atheist, this non-believer exploits people’s faith to
run his business. By selling idols of gods with make-believe tales,
Kanji Lalji Mehta earns a living, and also the wrath of his God-fearing
wife, and the man/woman himself, God. When his shop is destroyed in a
curious earthquake (that singles out his property to wreck in the entire
vicinity), Kanji doesn’t fret much as he has it insured. But the
insurance company rejects his claim on the basis that their cover does
not include an “act of God”.
Driven to the edge, Kanji decides to take up the matter with the ultimate authority: in this case, God himself. He files a case in the court accusing God of destroying his property and hence liable to pay him the fine. Since God has no particular address, Kanji sends the notice to all the self-proclaimed God-men who claim to be in constant touch with Him.
Driven to the edge, Kanji decides to take up the matter with the ultimate authority: in this case, God himself. He files a case in the court accusing God of destroying his property and hence liable to pay him the fine. Since God has no particular address, Kanji sends the notice to all the self-proclaimed God-men who claim to be in constant touch with Him.
So now Kanji
has to argue the case against a colourful cast of holy people including
the hand-flicking Mithun Chakraborthy, the fiery Siddheshwar Maharaj
(Govind Namdeo) and eye-candy Gopi Maiyya (Poonam Jhawer). Not only does
Kanji have to prove that God does exist, he also has to show that He is
responsible for Kanji’s loss.
Enter Bhagwaan (Akshay Kumar).
Does Kanji win, with God by his side? Does he become a believer? Watch for yourself and decide.
OMG Oh My God! Review: Script Analysis
Adapted
from a Gujarati play by Bhavesh Mandalia, writer Umesh Shukla has
adapted the drama to the big screen quite skillfully. Paresh Rawal’s
character Kanjilal gets some of the best dialogues and thespian does
full justice to them. Kanjilal’s arguments and counter-questions are
very well thought out. The take on the God-men is very interesting. The
best part was the parallel drawn to the Mahabharata towards the end,
with Krishna (Akshay) re-playing his role as the legendary
charioteer-advisor for a warrior (Arjun then, Kanji now).
Though
the story and script are well done and brings out thought provoking
questions, the problem is that the film seems to veer away from the
original topic and becomes more about false God-men than about the very
existence of God. The TV debate seemed just for the heck of it. Though
necessary, Kanji’s illness towards the end is too contrived.
OMG Oh My God! Review: Star Performances
Paresh
Rawal gives a stellar performance as Kanji. He delivers his dialogues
so effortlessly and casually that you really cheer for this twisted
hero. Akshay Kumar does well as Bhagwan/Krishna but sometimes the
writers seem to try too hard to rub it in that he’s the Dark Cowherd.
Mithun Chakraborty is a gem as one of the God-men but his stereotypical
“broken-wrist” act can make you wince. Govind Namdeo goes a bit over the
top as the saffron clad Siddheshwar Maharaj but suits his role. Though
Poonam Jhawer doesn’t get much to do as Gopi Maiyya, her very presence
will make you grin. Mithun, Govind and Poonam’s characters have some
very real life inspirations which makes them all the more fun on screen.
Mahesh Manjrekar is good as the lawyer. Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhu Deva are fun in their guest appearances.
OMG Oh My God! Review: Direction, Music & Technical Aspects
Umesh
Shukla does justice to the script with his direction. Amar Mohile’s
background music is good. Songs by Himesh Reshammiya, Anjjan – Meet
Bros, Sachin and Jigar are alright with Go Go Govinda and Mere Nishaan
the only ones that deserve mention. Sethu Sriram’s cinematography is
nice. Editing is alright. The special effects are a bit clunky.
OMG Oh My God! Review: The Last Word
For
once, there’s a movie that wants you to use your brains instead of just
clapping and whistling away at the mindless action/sex scenes. Watch
OMG Oh My God also because it has good performances and an interesting
concept.
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