kites - 'certainly not a 'kati patang!'

Life’s come full circle, since this devoted mom, played cupid & accompanied her helplessly-in-love ‘lil daughter, for a movie, SEVEN times, so that beti could get Hrithik Roshan to ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai!’
We were warned, by scathing reviews that “Kites” was a trainwreck in slow motion! But still went (more because we had invested 70dhs for the tickets already!), armed with no expectations & comfort food - nachos ‘n cheese & chocolate, to dullen our senses!
But surprisingly, the ‘no expectation’ attitude helped, because “Kites” was just what the doc had ordered, after a tough week, exams, when we were missing Ashok, who is travelling ...
Albeit, most of the laughs were unexpected:
*the wannabe mafia family headed by Kabir Bedi & a son named Tony, who for fun, slice off people’s ears, or hang ‘em upside down, as punishment for cheating at the casino.
*the batty daughter, Kangana, who goes to dance class in a limo!
*Hrithik Roshan as the Mexican bridegroom, in full ethnic gear, omg!
“Why ‘Kites’? The movie should have been called “Koodho”, meaning “jump”, because that’s what they do in the second half of the movie, jump - from/into cars, balloons, trains, trucks ...
* When Shiksha & I cracked up the most over, was Hrithik crooning a love ballad in his own voice – something about ‘kites’ (to justify the title of course!) & ‘soaring in the sky’ ... it was too funny! (must download for some laughs on a rainy day!)
*the finale, where the mermaid like ghosts of apna Hrithik, aur uski premi, Barbara, re-unite, underwater! That helped us sail outta the theatre, with huge grins plastered on our faces!
But apart from these surprise bonuses, not intended by poor Anurag Basu, the movie is a Hrithik festival! The thing about this handsome dude is that hez so damn likeable, you amiably go along with the movie, as long as Roshan Jr is there - & he is – in every frame! He dances, he charms, exposes his to die for torso ... all the right moves!
Barbara Maori – kyaa lagti hai! Contrary to what the critics had to say, we loved her tanned, Mexican looks, crinkly smile & she oozes oomph & confidence!
Imagine, she makes Kangana Ranawat look, tacky, dull & shabby!
Are we losing it? Were we that bored? Pataa nahin, but we had a fun time, flying ‘kites’! Hugely flawed, slightly wannabe, & loses direction mid-flight, but still, for some strange reason, good time pass!
Verdict: Certainly not a ‘Kati Patang!’