Most of us had high expectations from Lahore Se Aagey, especially after falling in love with Moti’s hilarious debut in the prequel Karachi Se Lahore. However, many left the cinemas disappointed and unsatisfied after the premiere that took place in Neuplex last night. Long story short; the weak plot could not be saved by the stammer this time around and we’re not very happy.
While its prequel, Karachi Se Lahore fared fine at the box-office, it lacked the much-needed punch of an adventurous road trip tale. Not admitting defeat, the director Wajahat Rauf returned with its sequel- Lahore Se Aagey and vowed to produce a much bigger and better flick!
Despite having Yasir Hussain’s adorably innocent character, Saba Qamar’s seductive dance moves, Behroze Sabzwari’s presence, catchy soundtrack and a lot of added (unnecessary) surprises, LSA could not keep the viewers glued to their seats.
LSA narrated the story of Moti and Tara played by Hussain and Qamar respectively. Tara is a tough, rich and ambitious girl who has everything but no love, friends or support. Moti, on the other hand, is just poor old Moti on his way to meet his dying uncle in Swat. Yes, we’re sure you all have the predictable story sorted by now. Rich girl meets poor boy and discovers the true meaning of life that money could never buy. Sigh
And since every story needs a villain, this one has two backed by an evil aunt who fears she might lose her dying husbands’ wealth to Moti; a nephew made through a blood donation. Could there be more drama? Oh, yes! The bad guys include a Pathan trying to look English and a fake Amitabh Bachchan; both failing miserably at whatever they were aiming for. Neither were we impressed by the acting nor were we tempted to laugh.
We won’t reveal much of the story, not that there is much left to be revealed! However, it’s not all bad either. Qamar’s 'Desi Thumkas' are guaranteed to make your heart do 'Kalabaziyan'! (No exaggeration!) In our opinion, the movie did not need all that in-your-face branding, the diva is enough to sell the movie and do commercially well!
However, the interesting juxtaposition of not selling vanity, yet vehemently using it in the plot is something we could never understand with Rauf's work.
Bonus points for Rauf though, who took us down memory lane, making us relive the 90's music all over again. He reminded us of the lost talent that needs to make a comeback. Also, as a responsible father, Rauf promoted young talent and showcased the future (his son) in his movie. And as for that African tribal scene in the middle of Pakistan, we're still trying to figure the logic behind that bit.
If you are planning to hit the cinemas to watch Lahore Se Aagey, you must read the reviews buzzing in about the movie on social media;
@Lahoreseaagey Caution: Movie will cause brain cell extermination! Bleeding of eye tissues, symptoms a human can never return or heal from.— Hamza Khan (@hamza_kh134) November 11, 2016
#LahoreseAagey was more like ghatia script and direction se bhi agay. Advice: Do not waste your precious time on a movie that spreads cancer pic.twitter.com/hk4EOB10qY— AnushaAsif (@AnushaAsifS) November 11, 2016
#LahoreseAagey only watch it if you really feel like burning away your brain cells, your sense of logic and maybe a thousand rupee note.— Ahmed Saeed (@medsaeed) November 11, 2016
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