Rascals
2011 · Directed by David Dhawan
Original language: Hindi
- comedy
The story
Two rival con-men attempt to outdo each other to woo a wealthy woman.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated studio colour, glossy digital framing, and a constant bounce of upbeat film-pop songs make this a loud, cheerful comedy to put on when you want to laugh without thinking. Two rival con-men try to outmanoeuvre each other for a wealthy woman's attention, which gives the film a steady run of broad slapstick, mugging, mistaken identities, and exaggerated reactions played straight to the camera. The rhythm is brisk and farcical, with musical numbers breaking up the scenes every so often, and the emotional register stays light and playful, with little real tension. Violence is limited to cartoonish pratfalls and comic tussles, with no gore, and the romance is chaste and teasing. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a group watch with friends, or a comfort rewatch for anyone who enjoys big, high-energy Bollywood comedy with an easy, feel-good finish.
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