Housefull 5: A Disastrous Comedy That Misses the Mark

A Critical Look at Housefull 5

Housefull 5, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has garnered a reputation for being not just mindless and devoid of charm, but also shockingly vulgar. The film invites a barrage of criticism, and one can easily add to the list of grievances.

The cinematography is reminiscent of a lecherous character, peering inappropriately at the actresses, focusing on their thighs and cleavage.

Interestingly, Nadiadwala once claimed to avoid such visuals in his films, deeming them vulgar. However, it seems that his stance has shifted, possibly due to the pressures of the industry.

Despite its title, Housefull (which a viewer humorously dubbed Blousefull) fails to deliver genuine humor. The film's attempts at comedy, such as a parrot being sucked into a vacuum or Nargis Fakhri's questionable Nepali accent, fall flat. Even Abhishek Bachchan's repeated groin injuries are more cringe-worthy than funny.

Akshay Kumar's career seems to hit a new low with this poorly executed comedy, which is riddled with crude jokes. The film's humor often revolves around testicular gags, which do little to elevate the narrative.

Abhishek's character, Jolly, suffers from a sleep disorder, which ironically mirrors the audience's experience as many found themselves dozing off during the lengthy runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes. The so-called jokes are merely a test of endurance for viewers.

The climax features Nana Patekar as an Interpol chief, dancing awkwardly to the Khalnaayak theme alongside Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt. This scene serves as a reminder of the decline of Bollywood, leaving audiences to wonder how much longer the industry can sustain such dismal offerings.

After a brief resurgence of dignity with Kesari 2, Akshay Kumar squanders it with a performance that lacks direction, making his comedic timing seem more like a punchline than a joke. One of his attempts at humor involves a flying dhoti, which is more embarrassing than entertaining.

The supporting cast also struggles, with each actor trying to outdo the other in delivering poorly crafted jokes, including an ill-timed jab at Malaika Arora.

This film deserves an apology to its audience. It is not a movie but rather a poorly executed joke, and the identity of the killer is irrelevant as the true victim here is good taste. The entire cast and crew of Housefull 5 seem to be aboard a luxury ship that induces nausea.