After regaling & entertaining moviegoers with 'Garam Masala' six years ago, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham reunite in 'Desi Boyz'. Helmed by first-timer Rohit Dhawan, son of the badshah of entertainers David Dhawan, this one goes a step further. Serious issues such as recession, unemployment and economic crisis have been integrated into the plotline, which compels the boyz, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, to choose an alternate job — join a male escort agency run by Sanjay Dutt.
Male strippers, gigolos and male escorts aren’t new for Bollywood. A few years ago, Deepak Tijori made a full-fledged film on youngsters taking to the profession with 'OOPS!;. Of course, 'Desi Boyz' is not entirely on male strippers or escorts; there’s more to the film actually.
'Desi Boyz' has a bit of 'The Full Monty' and a bit of ‘Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo’. First things first! Is the moviegoer of today ready for a film that depicts the protagonists taking to this undesirable profession to make ends meet? Well, these things are common place in reality, so approval shouldn’t be an issue. The tastes have evolved and Rohit Dhawan ensures that the subject matter is treated prudently, paying enough heed to not impairing the sensibilities of the conventional viewers.
Come to think of it, ‘Desi Boyz’ is a lot of fun as the male protagonists take to pleasing their female clientele. The first hour, frankly, is akin to a roller coaster ride with lots of fascinating developments unfolding at a feverish pace. The best part is that a tinge of realism [economic crisis] has been injected to the plot, which makes the motives appear convincing on screen. In fact, it’s pretty evident that this is not a no-brainer rom-com. But it’s the second half that does a complete somersault.
Let us explain. Watching the second hour of 'Desi Boyz' is akin to watching an entirely different film. The problem clearly lies in the fact that the screenplay doesn’t hold and it tries to balance drama and fun, but with not much success. Akshay’s story in the University isn’t plausible, while John attempting to woo back Deepika lacks muscle. The courtroom sequence, with Akshay fighting to seek custody of his adorable nephew, is bizarre, while the finale is not compelling at all. In short, the second hour is a complete downer, diluting the impact generated by the first hour.
'Desi Boyz' is unlike the atypical Akshay starrers that we have witnessed in the recent past. But Rohit Dhawan, who is also credited for the written material, ought to have ensured that the post-interval portions are equally riveting and absorbing. However, a few moments in the second half are well executed, but it’s not like the first half. A film of this nature ought to entertain and the comic scenes ought to have the power to make you laugh, which is clearly lacking here.
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