Film: Vibe

Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava, Preity Zinta, Vanshika Dhir, Yashpal Sharma, Dinesh Lal Yadav and others

Director: Kunal Kemmu

Rating: 3 Moons

Storyline 

‘Vibe’ follows Hardik (Kunal Kemmu) and Bugs (Sparsh Shrivastava), two regular guys who find themselves caught in a situation far bigger than anything they could have imagined. Hardik’s life takes a bizarre turn when he gets involved with Kareena (Vanshika Dhir), whose connection to a larger conspiracy pulls the duo into a dangerous mission. Soon, they are recruited by Madam H (Preity Zinta) and find themselves caught in a terrorist plot involving national security. What follows is a completely chaotic ride filled with action, comedy, unexpected twists and situations that barely make sense. The plot can get tricky, but the film embraces its absurdity and uses it to create some genuinely funny moments.

Acting

Kunal Kemmu is easily the standout and once again proves his command over comedy, both as an actor and filmmaker. His expressions, timing and effortless delivery make even the most ridiculous situations work. Sparsh Shrivastava complements him well and their chemistry adds to the film’s humour. Vanshika Dhir and the supporting cast are good in their respective parts. Preity Zinta, however, is inconsistent. While she has a few decent moments, her expressions and delivery sometimes feel stiff and almost robotic.

Direction

Kunal Kemmu keeps ‘Vibe’ intentionally silly and doesn’t try to make its spy-action setup unnecessarily serious. The humour comes naturally from the situations, characters and their reactions, with the first half particularly enjoyable. The second half does feel stretched in places, but Kunal Kemmu’s understanding of comedy keeps the film entertaining even when the plot gets increasingly chaotic.

Dialogues

The dialogues work because they don’t take themselves too seriously. Some lines are completely absurd, but the delivery and situations make them genuinely funny. Kunal Kemmu clearly understands the rhythm of comedy and knows when a simple reaction can land better than an elaborate punchline.

Music

The music fits the film’s youthful and playful tone without becoming a major distraction. The songs add to the overall vibe of the film and work well within its light-hearted world, even if the album isn’t necessarily the biggest takeaway.

Overall

‘Vibe’ is a silly, chaotic and genuinely entertaining watch where the madness often makes you laugh instead of making you question the logic. Kunal Kemmu’s comic timing and the film’s fun quotient make it worth watching despite the slightly stretched second half.