Housefull 5: A Disastrous Comedy That Misses the Mark
Housefull 5: A Critical Review
Housefull 5, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has garnered negative attention for its lack of substance and charm. Critics have labeled it as not just mindless but also excessively vulgar.
The film's direction is surprising, with the camera often focusing inappropriately on the actresses, reminiscent of the character Ranjeet, who appears as a corpse—though not as convincingly as Satish Shah in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron.
Interestingly, Nadiadwala previously claimed to avoid showcasing cleavage in his films due to its vulgarity. However, this film seems to contradict that stance, possibly indicating a shift in his approach.
Housefull has been humorously dubbed Blousefull by a viewer, highlighting its desperate attempts at comedy that often fall flat. The humor relies on absurd scenarios, such as a parrot being sucked into a vacuum or Nargis Fakhri attempting a Nepali accent, which may not resonate with audiences.
Akshay Kumar's performance in this film marks a low point in his career, as he resorts to crude humor that includes numerous testicular jokes, which dominate the so-called comedy.
Abhishek Bachchan's character, Jolly, suffers from a sleeping disorder, which ironically mirrors the audience's reaction during the lengthy runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes, where the jokes seem more like endurance tests than genuine humor.
The climax features Nana Patekar as an Interpol chief, dancing awkwardly, which serves as a reminder of the decline of Bollywood's quality. The film raises concerns about how much longer audiences will tolerate such poor offerings.
Despite a brief resurgence of dignity with Kesari 2, Akshay Kumar's performance here is poorly timed and lacks comedic finesse, with moments that are more cringe-worthy than funny.
The supporting cast also struggles, with exaggerated performances that detract from the overall experience, including a poorly executed joke aimed at Malaika Arora.
In conclusion, this film fails to deliver any real entertainment. It is less of a movie and more of a misguided joke, with the true victim being good taste. The entire cast and crew seem to be aboard a luxury ship that induces 'see' sickness.