Kick movie review: SalmanKhan’s film delivers more thanyour expectation

Here is what we think about the Salman-
Jacqueline starrer magnum opus
What’s it about:
Devi Lal (Salman Khan) gets a ‘kick’ out of doing the
most odd things in life. He doesn’t live the
stereotypical life of an average Joe. Instead he goes
about doing things that make him happy or in his
words give him a ‘kick’ . Before you wonder what is
the ‘kick’ concept, let me tell you that the makers
have written the story in such a way that all his
idiosyncrasies and strange habits and behavior make
sense when the story unfolds to its logical end in the
climax. Devi Lal becomes Devil in the second half
with a police inspector (Randeep Hooda) playing a
cat and mouse game with him. Nawazuddin plays the
baddie, but in the most unconventional way.
Jacqueline provides the glamour quotient and gives
Salman the much needed sizzle and sex appeal.
Sajid Nadiadwala smartly weaves in a social
message and even subtly promotes Salman’s Being
Human at various junctures in the film.
What’s hot
One word – Salman! This guy has never looked so
good in any of his films, and we are talking about his
IMDB biography from Wanted to Dabangg. The
Salman of Kick seems like a different person. He’s
more confident, relaxed, at ease even when he’s
doing Ahmed Khan’s difficult dance steps in Jumme
Ki Raat, or giving those tight closeups which looked
slightly embarrassing in his previous films. A lot of
credit goes to his stylists Ashley Rebello and Alvira
Agnihotri for presenting and dressing him up in a
classy yet massy style. His fans will eat up his every
dialogue, move and mannerism in the first half.
Jacqueline not only looks like a million bucks but
she’s sprung a huge surprise in Jumme Ki Raat where
she does a Beyonce meets Shakira one minute solo
act which will have your jaw drop in awe! Words can’t
explain the sheer awesomeness of that moment. She
also has great chemistry with Salman and that only
adds up in making the songs look so much better.
Randeep Hooda has some brilliant moments courtesy
dialogues by Rajat Arora. But Nawazuddin steals the
thunder every time he comes on screen. The actor
has got an amazing role in Kick, and he leaves no
stone unturned in ensuring he plays up to the gallery
with those smart alec one liners. Production values
are top class and the film looks rich and stylish.
Nargis Fakhri’s Devil song comes at the right point
giving the film a shot in its arm. She looks stunning
and the song looks hauntingly beautiful on the big
screen
What’s not
We wish the first half had bit more tempo and the
action began rolling a little early on. Also there are
scenes in the first half between Salman and Mithun
that somehow drag on endlessly and serve no real
purpose. The sentimental stuff that happens in the
second half needed to be toned down as it doesn’t fit
with the mood and theme of the film. Salman’s french
beard look came across a bit rushed and takes time
to adjust with us.
What to do
Kick isn’t just reinventing Salman’s work portfolio,
but it is also going to rewrite box-office figures and
previous records set by the actor. Kick is a full on
entertainer that will give you the much needed ‘kick’
in cinema halls this weekend!