Aap Kaise Ho Movie Review
Aap Kaise Ho: A Chaotic Misfire of Comedy and Crime
Vinay Jose's directorial debut, penned by Dhyan Sreenivasan, struggles with a weak plot, lackluster execution, and uninspired performances, making for an unengaging and tedious watch.Vinay Jose's Aap Kaise Ho? attempts to blend comedy and crime but ultimately flounders due to an incoherent narrative and lack of engaging storytelling. Written by and starring Dhyan Sreenivasan, the film revolves around a night of chaos that unfolds after a bachelor party spirals out of control. Despite a brief glimmer of potential, the movie remains bogged down by insipid sequences, a flimsy conflict, and uninspired direction, turning its one-hour-and-forty-five-minute runtime into a tedious ordeal.
The story follows Christy (Dhyan Sreenivasan), a young man set to marry in a week, who decides to host a bachelor party at his apartment with friends Sajeer (Divyadarshan) and Binoy (Jeeva). The film opens with Christy and his fiancee Riya (Surabhi Santhosh) in an intimate moment, setting the stage for its supposedly bold approach to relationships. However, once the party kicks off, things quickly spiral out of control, culminating in a series of unfortunate events involving two police officers, KC Andrews (Aju Varghese) and Simon (Ramesh Pisharody), who attempt to extort money from Christy.
While the introduction of the corrupt cops offers a brief respite from the monotonous proceedings, the film's weak screenplay and lackluster direction fail to sustain any momentum. The script's attempt to incorporate social commentary-particularly a clumsy reference to the POCSO Act-feels forced and ineffective. The climactic cameo by veteran actor Sreenivasan does little to salvage the film's dwindling engagement.
The performances across the board are forgettable, with even the protagonist failing to bring depth to his role. Dhyan Sreenivasan's subdued portrayal of Christy does little to elevate the character, while the supporting cast struggles to make an impact amid half-baked comedic sequences. The boozing antics in the first half lead nowhere, making the film feel aimless. If anything, the comedic exchanges between Aju Varghese and Ramesh Pisharody provide a temporary relief from an otherwise mundane experience.
The film's title, Aap Kaise Ho?, translates to How Are You? in English, but also carries a pun when interpreted in Malayalam-where "App" sounds like "trap." This metaphor aligns with the protagonist's predicament, which arises from his reckless lifestyle. However, any thematic depth is overshadowed by shoddy writing and an inconsistent tone. Lacking both structure and humor, the film struggles to engage viewers, making it a forgettable misfire in the crime-comedy genre.
In the end, Aap Kaise Ho? is an erratic and poorly crafted film that neither delivers laughs nor thrills. With a weak script, lackluster execution, and uninspiring performances, it squanders its potential, leaving little reason for audiences to invest in its absurd premise.
