Love Express

Old is not gold. This is the thought which comes to mind after watching this movie. Love express has been directed by the students of the acting school opened by Shubash Ghai. Most of the helpers an cast of this movie are from this institution. As this film is created with the help of new age students one will expect it to be fresh and right out of the box. However, this is not the case. This movie is a stereotype Hindi movie which is based on the safest story telling sequence ever laid down.

Love Express

At a time when Bollywood movies are getting noticed for their screenplay and direction, this movie steps out of line with garish performances and unacceptable screenplay right out from a forgettable old Hindi movie. Though today’s films show some change in their screenplay and direction one cannot find a single change in the aspect of this film. There is neither style statement nor any inkling from the production regarding style of this film. This film at times to the trained eye can feel like a soap opera and nothing more.

The soap opera comes into play as this movie unfolds on a train journey from Amritsar to Mumbai. There are scenes where excited Punjabis break into song and dance on a train which has space for a cafeteria as also a bar. This aspect of the movie puts ones mood off as it is expected that movie makers of today should be equipped with realistic and innovative ideas.

A love story can’t be written off very easily and one can find solace when these stories unfold with grace. Arranged marriage scenarios and twists in the overall story are a soothing sight to those still sitting in their seats. Though the movie as a whole is acceptable, it can’t be perceived why film students made a movie with such a safe tagline and storyline.

Star Cast: Sahil Mehta, Vikas Katyal, Mannat Ravi, Priyum Galav, Om Puri

Producer: Subhash Ghai

Director: Sunny Bhambani