BLUFFMASTER – A MIXED BAG, ALTHOUGH VISUALLY SLICK

Rating:- * *

The film has an interesting story to tell , but the screenplay and its execution aren't
Like to appeal to a large audience.

Roy [Abhishek Bachchan] is a conman, out of choice. The sole person he tries to be honest with is his girlfriend Simmi [Priyanka Chopra]. However, Roy hasn't really had the guts to tell her the truth about himself. But when his past catches up with him, she cannot forgive him for the deceit their relationship is built on. She walks out on him.

To take his mind off Simmi, Roy agrees to teach Dittu (RiteshDeshmukh), also a conman, in fact a budding conman, the rules of the game. Roy, who prides himself on being able to cheat anyone, is pushed into a corner from where there is no exit.

Roy also wants to teach Chandru [Nana Patekar], a shady character who owns a hotel
The lesson of a life time. Roy and Dittu embark on a new journey…

Compared to his directorial debut, Rohan Sippy shows vast improvement as a storyteller. He has handled portions of the film well, but it's the subject matter that lets him down.

The music is funky, with the well-publicized 'Sabse Bada Rupaiya' standing out above the rest [choreography: Bosco-Caesar]. Even the track on the end titles is first-rate, mainly its picturization [Farah Khan]. Himman Dhamija's cinematography is mesmerizing. The skyline of Mumbai has never looked so enticing and alluring. Dialogues [Rajat Aroraa and Shridhar Raghavan] are fantastic. The styling [Aki Narula] deserves special marks.

Abhishek Bachchan excels in a role that demands a powerful performer. The actor carries off the part of a suave conman with style. Nana Patekar leaves you spellbound. He infuses life in the narrative with his sheer presence. Priyanka Chopra does an honest job. Ritesh Deshmukh is first-rate, a complete brat. The youngster is only maturing with every release. Boman Irani is sincere.