It is a simple story. Guy meets girl, falls in love, girl gets murdered, guy avenges the murder. There. Done. Finito. Dust your hands, pick up your umbrella and go home.
Yet Ghajini works. I am a big fan of simple stories told well. Ghajini could have been better, but it wasn't bad. Aamir made it worth it.
You could see Aamir's obsessive pursuit of vivid characterization in things such as writing with the left hand. While it is obvious that he actually can't write with his left (smart camera work making sure you never see it) but it gets you to think about the level of detail. The other thing that was definitely the high point of the film was his animal like movement and demeanor as the desperate revenge seeker. In one shot, he jumps from the floor onto a table and in one giant leap attacks a man's face like a ferocious dog. The sight was breath taking. Excellent energy. Well done!
Then there was Asin, making her debut in bollywood. Her Karina Kapoor in Jab we met type of portrayal was likable. she did a good job. Her character was warm, caring and extremely lovable.
Jiah Khan... Nevermind.
It is a very well made film, but it does get a tad boring in between. Some of the songs are unnecessary, and this sound track is definitely not up to Rehman's standards, with the exception of "kaise tum mujhe .."; a lovely track replete with haunting pain and passion.
Aamir could have done more as the business man though. Also, as the angry revenge seeking man he seemed to have an almost robotic touch, which could easily be interpreted as retarded as well. There are scenes where he stays stone faced and turns his head in calculated measures. Didn't work for me. The character has a short term memory loss, he isn't demented. He still has emotions. but then maybe thats how he was directed. i am willing to let that go.
Watch Ghajini for good performances, excellent camera work and some quite brilliant fight sequences.
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