Diagonaldi Very well executed

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

braddugg A delightful charming film that has to be welcome in a Hindi Film Industry.Few films show us answers and reasons, few films challenge our observation and leave questions for us, so that we find answers. This films challenged me, I was surprised to see Paresh Rawal play 3 different characters and all 3 betray our super hero thief Lucky(Abhay Deol). So this commonality of characterisation was what Dibakar Banerjee wanted to show to us. Also, lot many questions are shown as to how silly people are, actually are they so silly? May be yes, if you give in you will enjoy this throughly and even if you do not then you are left to explore the logic and in each character seems to be adamant about what it wants to achieve. The most plus point of this film is Abhay Deol who plays Lucky and is fluent at what he does. He does not seem to be acting anywhere, just reacting to what has happened and just doing what that character would expectedly be doing. Actually a weird character but after a while we just get used to his pranks and his ways of stealing. Nicely written by Dibakar Banerjee in bringing out the milieu and flavor of a Delhi that is all in its characters, the cinematography should also be commended. Above and all, I would go with the costume design that are actually gaudy flashy and yet seem to be speaking a language of the character. I would deride, editing though and editing could have been lot better. Lot many scenes just to establish a character even after that character has made an impact...I am talking about Gogi (Paresh Rawal -2) and too many photographs in the last part of the film. I would have enjoyed it more had we known how Lucky plots each theft and what goes on in his mind.I would go with a 3/5 for a movie that seems to be simple yet is bring alive by its characters that are multi layered and have for sure made an impact.

runamokprods Charming well made Indian comedy/drama based on the real life adventures of a charming, wildly successful thief. This owes more than a little debt to Scorsese, "Goodfellas" especially, crossing the line from homage to rip-off at moments. Meanwhile, it lacks Scorsese's eye for deeper pain and moral complexities. None-the-less, this is well filmed, well acted, and ultimately kind of moving, while revealing something of the Indian middle class to those of us half a world away. But at times the broadness of the comedy just feels like its from a different film, and that takes away from the effectiveness. Very catchy score, and the last 5 minutes helps pull it all together and gives the film something more.

sumanbarthakursmailbox Most good films will engage you with their characters and their drama, but how many can claim to challenge you at the same time? Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, is a film that keeps you on your toes; it's a film that never spoon-feeds you, instead expects you to read between the lines, to fill in the gaps for yourself, and to decode the subtext. It's true, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye is the kind of film that expects as much of its audience as its audience expects of the film. On the surface, it's the story of a small-time Delhi crook and his rise to infamy and faux celebrity – much like Catch Me If You Can – but look closer and you'll notice all the layers. It's a film about wanting to belong, a film about the inter-class divide, and about shifting family dynamics. Always getting on the wrong side of his father, and never quite able to fit in with the cool 'English medium' kids who drive fancy cars, Lucky Singh (played by Manjot Singh as a teenager and by Abhay Deol as an adult) finds himself drawn to petty crime so he can afford the lifestyle he's always wanted. Working with his childhood friend Bangali, Lucky swipes everything from television sets and Mercedes to tennis rackets, violins and even a Pomeranian dog from the residents of Delhi's posh colonies. But here's what separates him from your ordinary chor-uchakka – Lucky does it with style, with flair, with a smile and with the ease of a magician. Lucky, you see is the most charming guy you'll ever meet.The thing is much of the film's second act gets repetitive as scene after scene you must watch Lucky slip into people's homes and walk out moments later with so much loot. His modus operandi is way too simple to be believable – the same trick can't possibly work all the time, and the director doesn't bother to show us exactly how Lucky keeps up his game even after his notoriety has spread. What's more the Gogabhai track involving Paresh Rawal as the sleazy black-marketeer is over-indulgent to say the least. Too much time and footage is spent establishing Gogabhai's character and his business relationship with Lucky – as a result much of the film's middle portion seems to go around in circles, unnecessarily adding to its length.The writing, in all fairness, is much sharper when it comes to bringing Delhi and its characters to the screen. Director Dibakar Banerjee's Delhi isn't the Delhi you see in most Hindi films, none of the usual clichés – no India Gate and Qutub Minar – it's the Delhi you'd know if you've lived there. It's the Delhi he knows inside out, complete with smarmy restaurant waiters who size you up in an instant, and shrewd housewives who make you their brother and emotionally blackmail you into investing in their husband's business plan. Much like his last film Khosla Ka Ghosla, the heart of Oye Lucky Lucky Oye lies in its colorful characters. Abandoning the conventional formula of throwing in a comedian to provide the laughs, Banerjee packs the film with humor that arises out of everyday characters and seemingly normal situations. Like the scene in which the mother of Lucky's fiancée pesters him to bring home a toaster because her husband likes his bread hot and smoothly buttered. Or the scene at the breakfast table in which the same lady alternates her attention between her two sons-in-law on the basis of which one seems more financially promising. The jokes in Oye Lucky Lucky Oye fly at you from all directions, and they seldom fail because in most cases the characters aren't in on the joke. Assembling a rock-solid cast of actors who seem to effortlessly inhabit their roles, the director strikes gold with his supporting players too. Manu Rishi as Lucky's partner Bangali is a revelation, as is Richa Chadda playing Dolly, the starlet in Gogabhai's music troupe. Archana Puran Singh nails it as Dr Handa's crafty wife, and Neetu Chandra hits the perfect note as Lucky's love interest Sonal. Paresh Rawal delivers all the right ticks and quirks to separate each of the three characters he plays in the film – Lucky's irritable father, the shady Gogabhai, and the opportunistic veterinarian Dr Handa. The director never reveals why he casts the same actor for all three roles; like I explained earlier, it's one of those things he expects you to figure out for yourself. Not that's it some puzzle really. If you consider the role each of the three different characters plays in Lucky's life and the feeling they leave him with eventually, you will immediately understand why it made perfectly good sense for the same actor to play all three parts. As Lucky, the acting honours are shared between Manjot Singh and Abhay Deol who play the same person at different ages. Unfamiliar to us movie-regulars, Singh makes a lasting impression as the sharp-witted hero, investing in him a boyish charm which Deol then exploits with full-blown impact. Abhay Deol, in fact infuses bagfuls of likability and a hint of sadness into the part, making Lucky a victim even when he's actually the criminal of the piece. Again, if you're wondering why the younger Lucky wears a turban and the older one does not, don't expect any answers from the director. Think about it yourself.Come on, you'd expect a thief to be inconspicuous, wouldn't you? Aided by a catchy soundtrack, unflashy-but-intuitive camera-work, and remarkable production design, director Dibakar Banerjee creates a picture that is enthralling for the most part. The loose ends in the screenplay aside, this is a warm and welcoming film. Watch it because it's a film that respects your intelligence. And films like that are hard to find.

namashi_1 Banerjee's 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye' is easily one the best attempts from 2008. The film has a unique concept, does the concept work? Yes, hell yeah. The film is entertaining and intelligent. Very well written and very well directed, coupled with first-rate performances and classy camera-work. Though the film flopped at the box office, yet it has earned a cult following ever-since its DVD release. Watch this one, because its the best flick you'll see in months at least. Superb film! Performance Wise: Abhay Deol shines as Lucky. He plays the part with gusto. Paresh Rawal is fantastic in triple roles. He's excellent as the Punjabi, fantastic as the don and simply outstanding as the doctor. He's a legend and rightly so. Neetu Chandra is good. Archana Puran Singh is mind-blowing. She can never be doubted, she's an amazing actress. The actor who plays Abhay's friend is natural. The girl who plays Neetu's sister is adorable.On the whole 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye' is as catchy as its title. A Winner all the way! Go for it!