By:
Taran
Adarsh,
IndiaFM
Friday,
August
24,
2007
When
one
sits
on
the
fence
and
analyzes
movies,
passing
scathing
and
acidic
comments
on
all
and
sundry,
be
it
films
or
those
associated
with
it,
the
same
people
you'd
targeted
are
bound
to
examine
your
film
with
a
magnifying
glass,
when
they
get
an
opportunity.
Sajid
Khan
is
known
for
his
funny-n-witty
repartees
and
in
his
first
major
project
Heyy
Babyy,
he
not
only
merges
funny
situations
and
emotional
moments
with
aplomb,
but
also
makes
a
compelling,
wholesome
film.
Heyy
Babyy
is
not
completely
Three
Men
And
A
Baby.
Sure,
you
draw
parallels
since
both
Three
Men
And
A
Baby
and
Heyy
Babyy
revolve
around
a
trio
of
confirmed
bachelors
who
unexpectedly
discover
the
joys
of
fatherhood
when
a
baby
is
left
at
their
doorstep,
but
the
similarities
end
there.
In
fact,
the
promos
in
this
case
don't
open
the
cards
completely.
There's
more
to
this
film
than
masti-mazaak
and
the
three
men
chasing
girls
of
all
shapes
and
sizes.
Heyy
Babyy
also
works
because
the
script
is
believable
and
the
journey
from
Scene
A
to
Z
is
well
structured.
Of
course,
there're
minor
aberrations,
but
the
finale
packs
in
a
solid
punch.
Sajid
Khan
is
a
skilled
storyteller.
Although
he's
known
for
impromptu,
funny
one-liners,
it's
the
handling
of
the
emotional
moments
in
the
enterprise
that
catches
you
by
complete
surprise.
Note
another
aspect
where
a
director
makes
all
the
difference:
Akshay,
Fardeen
and
Ritesh
have
been
a
part
of
comic
capers
in
the
past,
but
after
having
watched
this
trio
in
Heyy
Babyy,
not
once
do
you
feel
that
they're
repeating
themselves.
Heyy
Babyy
promises
entertainment
unlimited
and
delivers
it
with
aplomb.
Do
carry
your
kerchief
along.
It
makes
you
laugh,
it
makes
you
moist-eyed.
This
Babyy
rocks!
Three
bachelors
--
Aroush
[Akshay
Kumar],
Tanmay
[Ritesh
Deshmukh]
and
Ali
[Fardeen
Khan]
--
are
having
the
time
of
their
lives
in
Sydney.
They
flirt
around,
sleep
around
and
have
numerous
'gorgeous'
conquests
to
their
credit.
They
suddenly
find
their
dating
and
mating
rituals
irreparably
destroyed
when
a
dimpled
little
roommate
lands
up
on
their
doorstep.
Aroush,
Tanmay
and
Ali
know
a
thing
or
two
about
women,
but
when
it
comes
to
babies,
they're
total
zeroes
and
this
bouncing
bundle
of
joy
is
anything
but
joyous.
But
then
Angel
works
her
charm
and
before
long,
the
three
lecherous
bachelors
have
been
transformed
into
loving,
caring
fathers.
But
beautiful
Esha
[Vidya
Balan]
will
have
none
of
it.
She
has
known
heart
break
once
and
will
do
anything
to
avenge
that
betrayal.
And
if
it
means
breaking
the
hearts
of
three
men
who've
finally
discovered
they
possess
one,
then
too
bad!
Sajid
Khan
wastes
no
time
and
comes
to
the
point
[the
bachelors
finding
an
abandoned
baby
at
their
doorstep]
at
the
very
start,
immediately
after
their
frivolous
attitude
is
exposed
in
the
title
track.
The
sequences
with
the
baby
are
entertaining,
but
it's
the
turning
point
--
when
the
baby
gets
critically
ill
and
the
guys
realize
their
folly
--
that's
a
master
stroke
from
the
writing
and
execution
point
of
view.
The
viewer
is
in
for
another
surprise
at
the
interval
point.
It
takes
the
story
to
another
high
altogether.
The
second
half
starts
off
well,
but
loses
its
shine
partly
as
Fardeen
and
Ritesh
go
to
lengths
to
get
the
baby
back.
The
sequence
in
the
car
[Fardeen]
is
hilarious,
but
not
the
entire
track.
The
sequences
in
Wonderland
and
also
when
Akshay
and
Ritesh
disguise
themselves
as
Arabs
in
a
restaurant
fall
flat.
Fortunately,
Heyy
Babyy
picks
up
in
the
penultimate
reels
again.
The
last
few
minutes
make
you
forget
the
deficiencies
as
it
races
towards
a
fulfilling
finale.
The
writing
[screenplay:
Sajid
Khan,
Milap
Zaveri]
hits
a
high
note
in
the
first
hour,
but
should've
been
as
cohesive
in
the
second
hour
as
well.
Yet,
there
are
moments
in
this
hour
that
you
carry
home.
Dialogues
[Milap
Zaveri]
are
simple;
they
don't
get
flowery
at
any
point.
Cinematography
[Himman
Dhamija]
is
of
superior
quality.
The
stunning
locales
of
Sydney
look
equally
striking
on
screen.
Musically
[Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy],
it's
a
hit
score.
A
mix
of
peppy
and
melodious
numbers,
the
ones
that
stand
out
are
the
title
track
[with
an
array
of
actresses
making
fleeting
appearances]
and
'Mast
Kalandar'
[SRK
rocks].
Akshay
is
in
terrific
form.
This
role
offers
him
ample
scope
to
go
beyond
the
comic
roles
he
specializes
in.
Sure,
he
makes
you
laugh,
but
he
also
makes
you
moist-eyed
when
he
pines
for
his
baby.
One
performance
that
should
find
a
prominent
place
in
his
impressive
repertoire.
Fardeen
springs
a
surprise.
He
hasn't
worked
in
as
many
comic
capers,
but
handles
his
part
confidently.
Ritesh
is
dependable
yet
again.
The
youngster
is
so
comfortable
in
light
roles
that
even
if
he
sleepwalks,
he'd
make
you
giggle.
His
usage
of
Marathi
in
a
kiddie
party
will
be
greeted
with
cheers.
Vidya
Balan
is
superb.
Not
only
does
she
look
bewitching,
but
also
enacts
her
part
with
amazing
ease.
A
highly
competent
actress,
she's
got
all
it
takes
to
reach
the
top
slot.
Boman
Irani
doesn't
get
much
footage,
but
makes
his
presence
felt
in
the
introductory
sequence
mainly.
The
baby
is
simply
adorable.
On
the
whole,
Heyy
Babyy
is
an
entertainer
that
has
something
for
everyone.
At
the
box-office,
it
has
the
potential
to
rock
big
time.
The
fantastic
opening
of
the
film
has
only
proved
sone
pe
suhaaga…
Grab
a
ticket
today!