New Delhi: Abbas-Mustan's much publicized thriller 'Players' has been released on the first Friday of the New Year 2012. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh in pivotal roles. The film also has Sikander Kher, Omi Vaidya and Vinod Khanna.
Based on the famous heist film 'The Italian Job', 'Players' is expected to keep the audiences glued to their seats till the end. The original Hollywood flick was made in 1969 starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward and Benny Hill. It was remade in 2003 in a sleek racy style starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Jason Statham. In both the movies - the main crux was a million dollar heist for gold bars.
While director duo Abbas-Mastan has always delivered sharp and exciting thrillers - this is the first time a Hollywood movie is directly being remade by them in Bollywood style. Lets see how the Bollywood remake fares.
Rohit Vats of IBNLive was inside the theatre on the first day, first show to live tweet the experience.
10:07 AM Watch out for our live Tweet Review of 'Players' first day, first show. Rohit Vats is tweeting from inside the theatre!
10:11 AM Did you ever wonder why Abbas Mustan always wear white? All colours have gone into their heroines clothes and hair. #Players #TweetReview
10:13 AM The typical Abbas-Mustan style of film making has not changed much since Baazigar. #Players #TweetReview
10:14 AM Have you seen the original Italian Job? Will it work if released again? #Players #TweetReview
10:17 AM Ready? Credits start to roll #Players begins. Bipasha and Abhishek start the game in Amsterdam. #TweetReview @bipsluvurself @juniorbachchan
10:25 AM Love not only makes you stronger, it also makes you a thief! Ask these 'Players' @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview @sonamakapoor @juniorbachchan
10:27 AM The film has travelled to five countries so far. Abbas-Mustan's name creates a flutter in the crowd. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
10:28 AM @sonamakapoor looks good in such roles. She should not try to fit into the mould of a traditional Indian girl. #TweetReview #Players
10:30 AM Good to see Aftab Shivdasani in a big budget film. A rather frail looking Vinod Khanna makes his appearance. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
10:33 AM @juniorbachchan is playing a CA. Well, he does not look like one. @sonamakapoor 's acting leaves much to be desired, but she looks good.
10:34 AM Charlie's Angels song sets the mood. @juniorbachchan does well in a fast-paced film. There are LOL moments. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
10:37 AM For those of you who have just come in, Rohit Vats (@nawabjha) is tweeting #Players first day, first show live from the theatre.
10:40 AM Sikander Kher, Omi Vaidya are the experts needed for a big heist. Joined by Bobby Deol. Long time no see, Bobby #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
10:45 AM It seems the complete star cast hasn't assembled yet. Who is the next star? #TweetReview #Players
10:51 AM Abbas-Mustan rock when it comes to style. Fast cutting and angular camera work engage his audiences. #TweetReview #Players
10:56 AM Time for a sizzling Bipasha dance number. The crowd is going wild. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
10:57 AM Planning time is over. The moment we have been waiting for - Players go for gold. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
10:59 AM Players background: Romania has entrusted its gold to Russia at the time of war. At the time of peace they want it back, transported on a train.
11:01 AM It is this train that our #Players @juniorbachchan @bipsluvurself @NeilNMukesh @OmiOneKenobe @sikandarbk will hijack! #tweetreview
11:06 AM Russia is beautiful, film shot at St Petersburg. Bilal, Ronny, Charlie, Sunny and Spider move in for the kill! @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
11:09 AM Men and women join forces to hijack the gold train, it's action packed and sleek. @PlayersGo4Gold @juniorbachchan #TweetReview
11:11 AM It is different from 'Italian Job' but a rare action-packed heist film in Bollywood. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
11:12 AM Bobby is an 'illutionist'. Heist depends on his skills. When the Russian soldiers look outside their window, what do they see? @PlayersGo4Gold
11:15 AM Spider is a hacker played by @NeilNMukesh tracked down by @sonamakapoor fellow hacker. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
11:16 AM #Players is actually quite thrilling so far, but acting...ACTING guys! Need work. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
11:19 AM Plastic emotions on faces of 'Players' are a serious turnoff. But this is an edge-of-the-seat film. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
11:26 AM Whoa! Major twist in tale! & the real chase begins. Watch the film to find out. What's the point of a thriller without twists? #Players
11:33 AM It's almost impossible to stop miracles from happening in Abbas-Mustan films, however bizzare they appear. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
11:34 AM At intermission, audiences seem to think it's a paisa vasool film, happy so far despite some plot-holes. #Players @PlayersGo4Gold
11:50 AM Helicopter shots really bring grandeur to a film and a good thriller depends as much on cinematography & editing as on director. #Players
11:52 AM The second half is not not as sleek as the first half. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
11:52 AM The drama shifts to another country. Background score increases the tempo. New Zealand comes calling for #Players #TweetReview
12:00 PM Twists never stop in Bollywood thrillers. Another twist. But pace is slower than the first half. #TweetReview @sonamakapoor @PlayersGo4Gold
12:02 PM Players is definitely a stylish film. How will the common man explore the world without Bollywood? #TweetReview #Players
12:07 PM The gags are of bad taste. Repetition of Soldier, another of Abbas-Mustan films, brand of slapstick humour. #Players @PlayersGo4Gold
12:09 PM Time for another song but Sonam is no Bipasha. She has undergone such a shift in this film. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
12:13 PM Ultimately it is sheer insanity and masculine power that comes to the rescue. A 'Semi Climax' for @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
12:16 PM How many twists can you handle? @PlayersGo4Gold is an overdose of suspense! #Players #TweetReview
12:22 PM Expected parallel cutting but the film is starting to drag now. @PlayersGo4Gold #Players #Tweet Review
12:25 PM May the best #Player win! The game is nicely poised between two gifted teams. The final phase commences. @PlayersGo4Gold #TweetReview
12:30 PM Omi Vaidya is on the verge of being typecast. 'Silencer' act was good but one should not push the viewers after a limit. @PlayersGo4Gold
12:32 PM Are these gold bricks real? @PlayersGo4Gold What will happen if a commoner finds so much gold all of a sudden? #Players #TweetReview
12:37 PM Thieves with emotions are funny. They'll kill everyone chasing them but will risk their lives for a child crossing the road @PlayersGo4Gold
12:40 PM Overacting has a new name @bipsluvurself . No no wait! @NeilNMukesh is also a strong contender! @PlayersGo4Gold #Players #TweetReview
12:45 PM "Retire toh sirf police wale hote hain, chor nahin!" @PlayersGo4Gold #Players #TweetReview
12:46 PM How emotional! @PlayersGo4Gold has a passionate love story as well. Love creates desire and then comes greed. #Players #TweetReview
12:49 PM Ruthless fight but with a high emotional quotient. @PlayersGo4Gold the final battle has to be deciding. #Players #TweetReview
12:51 PM Fake patriotism is ultra cool! @PlayersGo4Gold #Players #TweetReview
12:54 PM Brilliant climax! The 'good' thieves have done it again! End credits roll. @PlayersGo4Gold #Players #TweetReview
1:00 PM Finally a good racy thriller after a long time. It was a remake but with some imagination. #TweetReview @PlayersGo4Gold
1:03 PM Fabulous treatment salvages film, even if the stars disappointed in acting. #Players is a good watch for cinematography. #TweetReview
1:05 PM #Players will get good word of mouth publicity. Recommended. Go for gold @juniorbachchan @sonamakapoor See you soon with another film.####
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