Koi Mil Gaya Hindi Movie
Koi Mil Gaya... Kaun? Hrithik, reloaded with the same grace and charm that he exuded in his debut film. No I am no die-hard Hrithik fan or any chick babe going gaga over his bulging biceps. But as Hrithik himself quotes in one of the pun intended lines in the movie "mein apne papa se seekh kar aaya hoon", you indeed get the feel that Papa Roshan has re-infused a fresh lease of life in his son's decelerating career, imparting it the much needed momentum.
Papa Roshan plays a space scientist who establishes contact with the outer space through his weird-sounding invention. But the firang researchers aren't willing to accept his theory. Soon he dies in an accident leaving behind his wife and a mentally underdeveloped son, Rohit (Hrithik). At 22, Rohit has an I.Q. of a 10 year old. Once, Rohit along with his lone companion Nisha (Preity) unintentionally experiments with his dad's computer and down comes a flying saucer in the Independence Day style. The UFO accidentally leaves behind a cuddly alien which resembles something between an animated frog, chameleon or monkey and also repeats human language like a parrot. Rohit, Nisha and the kiddie troupe befriend this extra terrestrial naming it Jaadu. Jaadu gradually transforms Rohit from a zero to hero blessing him with dancing, fighting, learning and basket ball playing skills. But when some humans want to experiment on Jaadu, Rohit decides to send him back to his world.
As a science fiction, the movie lacks an innovative concept, resorting to conventional Hollywood myths. Like, I fail to understand, why aliens are always associated with flying saucers? Also why do they take the prior initiative of visiting earth traveling a million light years? How come they are always technologically more advanced than humans and in this case they even possess magical powers. Perhaps Hollywood, the capital of alien potboilers, can be held guilty of this for typecasting the alien fundas. Bollywood can be given a generous leeway, in this regard. The only blame here is that the aliens visit earth each time Papa Roshan's circuit board is disturbed, but you never come to know the purpose of their visit. Also the mottle blue E.T looks quite synthetic with blank eyes, electronic voice and zero facial expressions. After all this you might be wondering what are those 3 stars doing there at the top.
Well despite all this, Rakesh Roshan's choice of an unconventional subject and credible presentation is laudable. Moreover he has Indianised the theme with love and emotions to suit Indian sensibilities. The screenplay credited to four writers mainly concentrates on developing Rohit's character but also has it's light moments like the basket ball match in the second half. Rajesh Roshan's music is just about passable but the cinematography (check out those lush green eye-appealing locations) and choreography (It's Magic song) are awesome.
Of the cast, Preity looks gorgeous. The baccha company are neither shrill nor syrupy nice. Just perfect. Finally it's Hrithik who is the heart and soul of this film. Going through a voice and look changeover (no flexing muscles every now and then), he induces enough conviction in his character of a mentally challenged boy. His endearing innocence itself is worth the price of your ticket.
