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Hold onto your popcorn, folks! Because I, your beloved Review Rani, am about to dive into Bollywoodβs latest offering, "The Defective Detectives." Now, donβt let the title fool you into thinking youβre in for a rip-roaring comedy extravaganza. No siree! What weβve got here is a comedy thatβs as inconsistent as Mumbaiβs monsoon showers! π
So, the tale is about three pals, Shree (Siddharth Jadhav), Manav (Jayesh Thakkar), and Aadi (Paritosh Painter). Theyβve got more money troubles than a gambler at a Vegas casino, and so they start their own detective agency. The plot twist here is that Shree is blind, Manav is mute, and Aadi is deaf. Talk about a trio of sensory supermen! πππ
While vacationing in Goa (because who doesnβt love a good beach?), they bump into Maria Mantri (Shweta Gulati), a damsel in distress whoβs been conned out of her ancestral property by her fatherβs so-called friend, Ganesh DβSouza (Bharat Dabholkar). Touched by Mariaβs sob story, our heroes team up with her to swindle DβSouza right back. Their plan involves a priceless necklace, a Nawab (no kidding), and a bunch of disguises. The Sherlock Holmes in me is giddy with anticipation! π΅οΈββοΈπ
The big problem with "The Defective Detectives" is that itβs about as funny as a root canal. The chuckles are few and far between, and much of the supposed humor is lost in translation, like a game of broken telephone. Even the legendary Johny Lever couldnβt save the sinking comedic ship. The film does have an interesting plot about the trio pulling off a big con, keeping you engaged just enough to not walk out of the theater. π€·ββοΈ
The performances are decent, but not enough to tickle your funny bone. Paritosh Painter, Siddharth Jadhav, and Jayesh Thakkar give it their all, but their comedic chops are as dull as a butter knife. Tejaswini Lonari stands out as Inspector Aaliya Sawant, a tough-as-nails cop. Johny Lever, as the down-and-out Nawab, shows promise, but gets mired in an uneven screenplay. Bharat Dabholkar, as the conman DβSouza, delivers some corny lines like "Change your action, or regret my reaction" that adds a few chuckles. π
"The Defective Detectives" couldβve been a comedic goldmine, but instead, itβs a comedy dud. The film is about as funny as a clown at a funeral. Although it has some moments that may make you chuckle, the pressure to consistently deliver comedy gags proves to be its Achilles heel. Itβs the kind of film youβd watch when there is absolutely nothing else to do, or when you want to have a nap in a cool, dark room. π€
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So, folks, in the end, "The Defective Detectives" is a comedy thatβs about as funny as a flat tire on a road trip. Itβs like ordering a pizza and getting a salad instead. If youβve got some time to kill and nothing better to do, give it a watch. Otherwise, save your money for the popcorn. πΏπ
