My name is Anthony Gonsalves

Viewed on: 10 Feb 08
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My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
Starring: Mithun, Amrita Rao, Pavan Malhotra and some new guy

Similar movie: Surya (yea, I had watched that too)

Genre: Bollywood masala

The film is about an orphan with an underworld don for his care-taker. The orphan grows up to be a bar waiter and wants to be a film star. He, however, witnesses a crime committed by the don and is caught between going against his guardian or concentrating on his career in films. His debut film is based on treason of Julius Ceaser and he traces an analogy of the story in the events of his life. Amidst all this, Amrita Rao happens to him for the sake of some songs.

Scenes I remember:

• Priyanka Chopra in the opening dream sequence saying 'Mujhe bilkul pasand nahi jab ladkiyaan tumhare baare mein aisi baatein karti hai'
• Mithun taking off his priest's robes and striking a ninja pose... signaling a goon with the middle finger to make his first move
• Anthony being told 'Tu star nahi ban sakta. tu star kya hero ka friend bhi nahi ban sakta. magar tu ek cheez ban sakta hai'... where Anthony says 'Arre ab bachaa hi kya hai?'

Pros:

• A light hearted paisa vasool time pass of a movie
• Fresh scenes and witty dialogues
• Good acting by the entire cast
• A chirpy feel to the entire proceedings

Cons:

• Songs. None that I can re-collect
• Predictable story line

Recommended if you liked 'Dum'