Monday, August 20, 2007

Bollywood Film "Marigold" : Song and Dance

A B-grade Hollywood actress meets a Bollywood choreographer and sparks fly. Or rather, sparks are meant to fly but alas, they don't. Touted as Salman Khan's ticket to Hollywood, Marigold is a huge disappointment.

Khan (shirt intact this time) plays the quintessential good guy, and it's an uncomplicated role which does not require him to exert himself in the least. All he has to do is dance a bit and smile a lot. Khan as a dancer/choreographer is also a stretch (even though he is energetic his dancing is no great shakes) but to his credit he does make a valiant attempt in the song sequences. American fashion model turned actress Ali Larter (best known for her popular television series Heroes) has a meatier role and delivers a spunky and likeable performance.

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