Too much of everything

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Chillar party is a film written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl.So I saw this film knowing basically nothing about it. Yes, I knew it was something about kids. and also that it has been directed by Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal) and Vikas Behl (Queen). I wanted to see that how these two fantastic minds were got together for a film. It was at a time when UTV Spotboy used to bring fresh talent to direct films (BTW Vikas Bahl was one of the spearheads of UTV Spotboy division). Salman Khan too has received a producer credit for the film (obviously because of his love for kids).Plot: Some close friends of the Chandan Nagar Society in Mumbai jump to help a friend who is in trouble.Story and Direction: We have many a times seen people deciding to help others no matter what (This is mostly the case in Indian Love Stories). But when you put the story onto kids, it becomes an entirely different case. So in the very first scene we are introduced to the "Chillar party". The way the names of the members of this "party" are kept is very unique and funny. As the plot progresses, we see the introduction of characters Fatka and Bhidu. Which also impress us (not initially but subsequently). And then to some of the funny characters of the society. Which also are quite impressive. The main villain of the film also was good. The politician also looking for an issue to come to the limelight was quite real. The tone of the film starts from comedy to drama (which I had guessed when the movie started). But sometimes I also felt quite disconnected towards the film. That was mainly in the first half. For this I blame the writing. So a NATIONAL AWARD for this part, I guess it was not right.Performances: The stars of the film are the kids. The way they conduct themselves in all of the scenes are impressive. A special mention to the character Jhangya. I was laughing in all the scenes he said his dialogue. I was quite happy that all the kids got a NATIONAL AWARD for this. The politician/villain of the film was also very good. And the rest of the supporting characters were all fitting the bill.Music: Amit Trivedi scores the film songs and background score. Heis actually quite good in commercial music too. He should actually do this type of music quite often. After A R Rahman, if I like any musician it would be him. "Tai Tai Phis" and "Hum Ek thali ke" were some of my favorites of this film.Favorite scene: I guess it would be the climax of the scene between the kids and Bhide. The way in which Bhide lashes out at the kids for going rogue to save someone and the way the kids take out their Value Education textbook and say one liners from each page of the book to justify their action was commendable.Verdict: On the whole, Chillar Party was an enjoyable film. Although I felt a tiny bit disconnected during the first half, the film was still good, if not excellent.So for me the film is a 8/10 film.

Guys,if you ever grew up in metro colonies and have had a bunch of friends with whom you spent lots and lots of time since your kinder to X class...then for sure you will see yourself in one of the kids in the gang of Chillar Party..the story line hangs around a bunch of kids in a colony and their team thinking, how they think of the people around and what they want to do etc..etc..as long as you watch the movie, you will forget your present and live the 'chillar party' life...Awesome movie! Congrats to all the kids, production company and the tech team for giving us such a great 'back-to-the-past' entertainer.If God asks me " Son, ask me anything you want?", then my asking would be " please give me my childhood days back".

I didn't have much expectation when I went to see the film. But, this was surprisingly good & refreshing movie. I can easily say, it is better than many contemporary multi-starrer movies.Kids have acted brilliantly in this films. Most of the kids were totally unseen, I mean they have no acting experience, not even in the advertisements. So, two thumbs up for the kids.But, the best thing about the film is the cudgel that the kids take up for a cause against a politician. Funnily, politician has shown no shame fighting with the small kids, just to gratify his ego. Rightfully depicted in the movie.So, kudos to Salman Khan for giving this wonderful little gem.

No wonder there are very few reviews for this movies. When I had heard of this movie, I had liked it's idea. apart from story build-up, and awesome acting, this movie carry few important messages for all of us. The most important, nothing is impossible; most of us think of outcome before even trying to fight for something. This is the reason probably because of which India is run by crazy, money thirsty politician who care for just power and money, India comes no where. This holds true in many other situations. Second, Children are truly future of a nation, they should be given freedom of thought. about acting, No one can act better than children, They are natural actors, this movie is a true example.