MFK is one of the most pleasant surprise that i've got amongst the
movies released this year. I expected this movie to be one of those
'trying too hard to encash the youth appeal through facebook and trying
too hard to be cool' kinda movies. But it is nothing close to that.
Yes, Facebook provides the setting of the storyline but it doesn't seem
forced. There is hardly anything that i didn't like the movie. It is
definitely not cult/masterpiece material, but doesn't bore you
throughout the length of the movie. It offers a light bubblegum romance
packed with a youthful appeal, hummable music, good performances, fresh
actors and not trying to be too preachy. Overall, a definite
recommendation. Go and watch with your friends.
MFK
is based in the facebook age in a college, where (predictably) the
lead couple do not like each other in the beginning. They chat with
each other online but as somebody else. They like the one they chat
with but hate each other in real life. As expected in the end they
realize they are actually in love with each other and live happily ever
after types. Nothing new to offer on the plot front? Yes. But the
difference is in the 'treatment'. It has the same 'Wake up side' type
youthful appeal, which doesn't let you get bored though the plot is as
predictable as it could be.
As i said already, its not
supposed to be a cult classic or a masterpiece material. What it offers
is a very fresh way in which the the story has been told. The movie
doesn't have breathtaking performances, amazing oneliners or path
breaking narration, but it still connects with the audience, especially
if you are under 30 and there is nothing which seems forceful.
No
force feed of emotions, no sudden 'oh my god, poor guy/girl' moments,
no preaching, no zabardasti ka rona dhona, no mushy mushy over the top
romance, no double meaning dialogues. There are hardly any negatives
that i could find overall. Both the lead actors do their bit with elan
and it seems that you are actually one of their class mates and are
living the movie. I'm sure they have a bright future ahead, only if some
producers may have the balls to cast them in bigger movies/roles.
Music
is refreshing, Songs are hummable, Direction crisp, Narration quick,
Hardly any boring moments to allow you to go and grab a popcorn tub and
coke. The best part is that the director does not lose any time in
establishing characters, he just does everything quick and makes the
overall pace of the movie pretty fast. The movie wraps up in under 2
hours and you don't walk out with a heavy head.
Overall:
Nothing pathbreaking, but a light movie full of youthfulness and fresh
appeal. A definite recommendation to watch with friends.
Feel-O-Meter: 8/10 (Yes, its EIGHT on TEN) ;)