People born in the late 1990s, particularly those who grew up watching comedies from the 2000s, may experience nostalgia for their younger years.
Credit goes to none other than Mr. Kemmu, the writer-director, for reinvigorating "comedy of errors" genre, which had been lacking its trademark in recent years.
"Madgaon Express" might not have reached its peak but it offered enough quirk and entertainment for its viewers.
The characters were eccentric, the punchlines hit the mark, and most importantly, the actors appeared to be enjoying themselves, especially, Pratik Gandhi in his 'Rowdy' persona, so ridiculous yet so much fun.
Madgaon Express
2024 [HINDI]
Action / Comedy / Drama
Plot summary
Three childhood friends embark on a trip to Goa that goes completely off-track when they wake up in their hotel room to find a cache of cocaine belonging to a don.
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It has enough to keep you invested in the story!
Not a all Laughter journey, but still a good movie
The movie is not like a lot of laughter comedy scenes but still the pace, screenplay and some really good comedy moments are great which makes it overall a good movie to watch.
Allnactors have done the great job for their roles.
Some twists are also good to see.
Music is fine but don't why there are songs which really does not required is been fit in the story. It some how slows down the pace a bit of the movie.
But overall screenplay looks good with a nice story and some comedy punches too.
After a long time good clean comedy is there.
Background score is good and lifts up the scenes at many places.
Kunal Khemu's directorial debut is a surprisingly funny comedy-of-errors.
Kunal Khemu's Madgaon Express is a hilariously entertaining ride, effortlessly mixing various forms of comedy - from slapstick to old-school - to create a genuinely funny movie that is bound to give you a bellyache.
With a runtime of nearly 2.5 hours, the first half of the film occasionally feels like a drag, although their are plentiful funny moments on offer, particularly due to the strong performances from Divyendu Sharma and Pratik Gandhi, who are the stars of the film. Both exhibit impeccable comedic timing and flawlessly deliver vocal as well as physical comedy. A perfect example is a warehouse scene, which gave me some of the best laughs I have had in years.
Kunal Khemu emerges as a highly exciting director, drawing from his extensive experience in acting in comedies. He takes inspiration from a number of modern as well as classic films, at the same time establishing a visual storytelling style that is unique to him. One particularly notable aspect was the use of POV shots in a way I haven't seen in the genre before.
Avinash Tiwary completes the trio of leading stars, and is by far the weakest link of the movie. Not only is his character uninteresting for the most part(save for the climax where he has a significant role), his comedic timing does not reach the levels shown by his co-stars.
There is also an over abundance of characters, which certainly adds to the chaos, but is also a deterrent to the film. Certain supporting characters could be cardboard cutouts and it wouldn't make a difference.
In conclusion, Madgaon Express was a really enjoyable ride, and established Kunal Khemu as one to keep an eye on, but underdeveloped characters and an overly long runtime make this journey a tad tedious.