'Dolly Ki Doli' review: Sonam Kapoor as the Run-Away Bride is feisty!

Film: Dolly Ki Doli
Director: Abhishek Dogra
Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Manoj Joshi
Rating: ***

What's it about: 

She happily weds them all right, but is gone the next morning before they awake. It might have been a dream except that they're a few lakhs poorer to show for it. As the conning bride, Dolly weds, beds (well, technically) and then sheds groom sooner than you can say this film's title. Soon, the cops wise up to her charade and come calling. The investigating cop, in particular, has his own reasons.

What's hot: 

Sonam makes for a feisty Dolly, but this isn't unlike her more recent roles. Rajkummar is the real star of this film. His limited but potent screen presence builds a strong case for him playing larger roles in more mainstream films. And as is usually the wont in ensemble capers, the supporting cast ends up impressing far more than the leads. Manoj Joshi and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayub shine. The music of the film is one of its high points. The photography leaves little to be desired. Make up and costuming deserve a special mention. Also, one wishes Saif had a larger role to play in the film.

What's not: 

It's a largely implausible premise that Dolly gets away for as long as she does, despite the reasons given. One wonders how and why only these three pursue her, while the others don't. Also, this is somewhat better than Daawat E Ishq, but it doesn't help that it requires frequent flights of disbelief. The explanation for Dolly's runaway behaviour is dealt with far more swiftly than warranted and you really don't sympathise with her by the end of it. Then again, the lead characters lack the emotional connect as well.

What to do: 

Book your ticket to ride if you want to. You will be entertained (well, if you have reasonably low expectations) and just leave your brains at home.