Oye Makhna

The first half primarily establishes the bond between the ‘chacha-bhatija jodi’, which remains front and centre in the film. Together, the duo seeks refuge in gallons of alcohol, as the uncle vows to see his nephew happy at all costs. There is much drunk philosophising and the dire need for liquid courage when they are off to face brickbats for their deeds. While this is funny at first, it is done with a heavy hand and becomes a bit tiresome. The film also lags in its pacing as there are over-extended scenes and needless meandering before the various strands get tied up towards a rather predictable end. In its enthusiasm to pack in too much, writer Rakesh Dhawan includes a social message of sorts which tells us about the plight of orchestra dancers, who struggle to make a living.