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DVD Holiday
 Run time: 170 min Rating: 7.9 Genres: Action | Romance | Thriller Director: A.R. Murugadoss Writers: A.R. Murugadoss Stars: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Govinda |
| Storyline Virat (Akshay Kumar) is among a battalion of military officers that comes to Mumbai on vacation. Virat is also a secret Defence Intelligence Agent who cannot lie low, much to the irritation of his friend and sub inspector. During a bus ride, an attempt to frisk passengers for a lost wallet leads Virat to something much bigger. Within minutes, the bus is blown into pieces and he helps cops nab the carrier of the bomb, who escapes from the hospital only to be caught by Virat again. Using tact, Virat follows one clue at a time hoping to track down the terrorist on whose orders the sleeper cell terrorists plan to cause mayhem in Mumbai. Written by Sadiq khan (sadiqkhandirector@gmail.com) |
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| Details: Country: India Release Date: 6 June 2014 (India) |
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| Box Office Budget: INR 500,000,000 (estimated) Opening Weekend: $394,715 (USA) (6 June 2014) Gross: $706,893 (USA) (13 June 2014) |
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When you Go in To watch a Movie which promises clever and slick action you generally try to find out the loopholes in the plot……With Holiday story is a bit different……Of Course is has some minor loopholes like its length,unwanted song sequences and some strtched sequences……..But what works for the Film is One Name AKSHAY KUMAR……..!!
Often criticised for his choices of role Mr Kumar has done some deep Character change which actually has work wonders with The Box Office Outcome……..His Action is Flawless….Acting is Impeccable…….Adrenaline Rush Timing is umatchable……He actually convinced the audience with his acting…..He is our Desi Sherlock,Bourne…….!! Cinematography and Execution on Stunts are mind Boggling…..Greg Powell has shown his Metal…..Chases on Mumbai Street,Akshay jumpinh of the Roof top sequences,One on One Combats are Jaw Dropping……!! Also HOLIDAY has clever action…..Is not like Bollywood's usual Masala Action Flicks which has Zero Reality…..Action is convincing…..!! The only problem with Holiday was that it is a bit stretched……But it is quickly overcomed with Akshay's acting……So Guyz if you are in for an intelligent Film……..HOLIDAY IS YOUR DESTINATION……Way to Go AKSHAY……!!
Akshay Kumar is back after his last dud "Boss" and back with the two genres he does best, Action and Comedy.
"Holiday: A soldier is never off duty" is an interesting take on the unexplored subject of Sleeper Cells. The plot is interesting and is executed well by the director. It is a refreshing dispatch from the usual films made on The Indian Army. The film is triggered when Captain Virat Bakshi played by Akshay Kumar, intelligently stops 12 serial blasts with his team. Thus ensues a cat and mouse game between the sleeper cell head played by Freddy Daruwala and Captain Virat Bakshi.
The music is not up to the mark and the romance between Akshay and Sonakshi gives a few light moments. The chemistry between Sumeet Raghavan and Akshay Kumar is better than that between Akshay and Sonakshi. Sumeet Raghavan gives a good performance among the cast. Freddy Daruwala as the antagonist fails to leave an impression but the film is carried beautifully by Akshay Kumar who gives a superlative performance. He throws himself into the action sequences and performs them excellently, he has spot on comic timing and also gives a restrained performance when he is needed to. The actor is in top form here. Sonakshi Sinha doesn't have much scope.
Overall, "Holiday: A soldier is never off duty" is worth a watch for its novel concept and makes one stand and salute the Indian Army. Go Watch IT!
From a Akshay Kumar flick you expect action, comedy, romance, thrills and the movie as promised. As Capt. Virat Bakshi, he challenges the sleeper cell network hidden in the city, while romancing his lady love Saiba (Sonakshi Sinah) and placing everything including his family at stake. A movie dedicated to all our country's soldiers and their sacrifices, this movie unlike any other throws light on terrorism and the selfless act in any soldier.
Songs have catchy tunes by Pritam and location of songs are very fresh.
The movie is a definite must watch and make sure you have a tub of popcorn for every tantalizing twist the movie offers!
Holiday – A Soldier story turns into a full-time action mission to save Mumbai from terror attacks. The one man army that he is, he takes it upon himself to man up and save the city from this mayhem. The whole plot of the movie is compelling and finely directed by one of the finest director Murgadoss who gave us Gajini. Akshay's stunts are jaw – dropping and he's in top form and impressively leads the show. Finally Holiday is fierce and it leaves you clutching to the edge of your seat plenty of times. The climax is a spectacle to watch.
The movie will keep you hooked to your seat till the end. Finally a role that Akshay Kumar should take up in all his forthcoming movie. Go watch, its a sure shot winner at the box office.