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PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 3:56 pm 
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Title Jaal -The Trap
Description Sunny Deol, Tabu, Reema Sen
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Brand/Distributor Rainbow
Genre Film, Drama
Subtitles English
Category DVD
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Year 2002






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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:41 pm 
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NICE!! If, iw, change cover art, it gets changed automatically here!! KOOL>> :baaa: :cool:


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:47 pm 
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I didnt know Jackie Shroff was in it?? IW.com states this not Arsh' post...


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 2:19 am 
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There is 2 number version, with vIDEO SOUND label, on it!!


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 10:22 am 
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Shots from the promos sent in by Arsh when he sent the shots for Qayamat DVD;

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 10:24 am 
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This is screen shot nicked from VCDQuality.com - Rainbow/Venus DVDrip to SVCD;

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 8:27 pm 
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DVD is BETTER, and FILM, REALLY GOOD!!

Pls, ali, remove CRAP, make it TRAP..Let me put my big foot in my mouth, before james do..HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!

Way better than CRAPPY 50 crore HERO, and MUCH BETTER than QAYAMAT..IMHO>>
It was REAL FUN to watch it..GUDU DHANOA..Shines in his own ACTION NICHE!!

EXCELLENT performances by SUNNY/TABU/AMRISH..

It was SURPRISINg to see SUNNY so, MELOW and RESTRAINED !!!

LUKE WARM music but GOOD BACKGROUND MUSIC!

Warning** No sleezy, top less, sexy babes, item numbers, dancing on, in the ice, or la matrix, kinda INSPIRED Action effects..SHEER PURE JOY ACVTION FLICK!

SOAR POINT..WEEK MUSIC ( but BACK GROUND MUSIC by ADISH SHRIVASTAV is REALLY GOOD HERE!! MUCH BETTER than QAYAMAT..IMHO)and LACK OF STRONG PUBLICITY!!

Ali, if u r around, i can send u dvd shots!!? :baaa:




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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:40 pm 
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arsh wrote:
Ali, if u r around, i can send u dvd shots!!? :baaa:

Will do it tomorrow - k?

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 6:20 pm 
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Thnx yaar..for CORRECTING my SINFUL..Mistake!!

I watched this film, with NO, but MINUS Expectations..and it caught me as a surprise!!

I concur with 3/4 rating of Taran on this one!! His REVIEW each and every word is right on money..

I wish..I would be able to say same for his INCONSISTENT judgement on QAYAMAT/MPKDH/CC!!

Just SUMMING UP HIS REVIEW:

I ONCE THOUGHT, I was WATCHING FILM, with HIS EYES!!


Jaal

By Taran Adarsh

There are times when you don't go to watch a film without any expectations, but the outcome takes you by surprise. JAAL – THE TRAP, directed by Guddu Dhanoa, is one film that falls into this category.

The film is one of those fares that emphasises on content. In fact, the screenplay of this film [penned by Rajiv Kaul and Praful Parekh], coupled with director Guddu Dhanoa's handling of the subject and Tinu Verma's action sequences, are the USPs of this enterprise.


The very beginning of the film – a 15-minute chase on the snow-capped mountains of New Zealand – sets the mood right. Although the first half has a couple of interesting sequences, mainly the interval point, it is the second half that bowls you completely.

The twists and turns in the second half – when Sunny hands over Reema to the militants – come as a bolt from the blue. Even the climax is simply brilliant. The train chase is breath-taking and action co-ordinator Tinu Verma deserves distinction marks for coming up with such an effective finale.

Prior to that, the boat chase is something that is sure to mesmerise the Hindi cinegoer. Never before has such a chase been executed on the Hindi screen before.

Not that there aren't any flaws in the second half. The main flaw is its length and the uneven pace, which picks up, drops and picks up again in the climax. However, the brilliant climax puts a whitewash on the drawbacks.

Guddu Dhanoa's direction is an asset. Not only has he done full justice to the subject, the film also boasts of several poignant moments that remain etched in your memory even after the show has concluded. A majority of sequences in the second half are not only well penned, but well executed as well.

For writers Rajiv Kaul and Praful Parekh, it's yet another triumph. The subject looks routine in the first half, but the manner in which the suspense unfolds in the second half is an apt example of mature writing. Aadesh Shrivastava's background score is first-rate.

Tinu Verma's action sequences are the best in the recent times. Sunny's fans, who had been sorely disappointed by the absence of action sequences in his last few releases, will see the actor in the element once again. Be it the motor boat chase or the train sequence in the climax, Tinu proves that he's amongst the best in the business.

Cinematography is of standard. Dialogues are okay. Editing could've been better. Production values are lavish. The makers have left no stone unturned in giving the film a lavish look and the money spent is visible in every frame.

The performances from the principal cast – Sunny Deol, Tabu and Reema Sen – are competent. Sunny is extremely likeable, essaying a role with utmost conviction. Tabu is outstanding. Her performance in the second half takes the viewer by surprise.

Reema Sen, earlier seen in HUM HO GAYE AAPKE, enacts her part without going overboard. Amrish Puri is as usual. Anupam Kher is first-rate. His death sequence is well executed. Ashish Vidyarthi impresses yet again. Shahbaaz Khan leaves a mark.

On the whole, JAAL – THE TRAP is a well-made flick with two strong points – the story and the action sequences in the post-interval portions. At the box-office, the film has all it takes to keep its investors safe thanks to its reasonable price-tag. The only aspect that could affect the film's business prospects would be its low-key promotion.

Rating:- * * *.




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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 6:57 pm 
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Screen shots from the pirate Video Sound DVD of Jaal The Trap - thanks to Arsh for the shots;

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 7:01 pm 
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Screen shots from the Rainbow/Venus DVD of Jaal The Trap - standard Indian DVD fair - anamorphic 2.30:1 with 5.1 audio - again thanks to Arsh for the screen grabs;

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 7:09 pm 
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JAAL has PROPER 5.1 sound, and PQ is BETTER than QAYAMAT, as COLORS are not MUTED like QAYAMAT>>


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:26 pm 
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arshbhai i also agree that Jaal is a really good movie in that entertaining / popcorn sense. While I also like Qayamat (for Ajay, Sunil, Riya Sen, and the wirefu), I think Jaal is definately a really good straight action film without any gimmicks. Without a doubt, I can definately say its better than The Hero, Karz, Indian and is definately the best Sunny movie in a LONG time!!

Lemme guess though, did you like the movie because of the main twist in the movie - you know the one right after the part where Sunny completes his task???


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:31 pm 
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u got it!! and every one did!!

qayamat..was a gimmick..sunil shetty was terrible, imho..

STORY was GOOd, ACTIOn..VERY WELL FILMED..Director manges to kEEP, Viewer's INTEREST alive, through out!!

I had to watch..back to back twice, as my family missed, first 3/4..but i enjoyed second time too..

Even REEMA SEN was BETTER than her FIRST FILM, but STILL HER DIOLOGUE DELIEVRY SUCKS..BIG TIME!!




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did u also like the first half?? I thought it was quite a sombre love story subplot which worked. I didn't know that Sunny could provide such a subtle (non-loud, non-trashy) performance in those sequences....

Reema was allright but she was really nice to look at! She was loud and kind of annoying, but she had that young, energetic spunkiness going for her... After her songs, I really did wanted Sunny to go for her and not for Tabu...

I think Sunny should do more of these kind of movies rather than the loud, anti-Pak movies he does more often...

And thats my only flaw with this movie... why did the terrorists have to be from Pakistan?? Why couldn't they just be criminals and not involve the whole race/country issue YET AGAIN!!


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