long-ford This is a boring rehash of several films. The plot doesn't hold up to any kind of scrutiny and the film turns lifeless after a reasonable opening twenty minutes. Akshay Kumar is uneven and occasionally looks bored. Talented actors like Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal are unable to rise above the weak script. Feroz Khan is wasted in a throw away part. Katrina Kaif looks gorgeous but can't act. Mallika Sherawat's subplot was superfluous. The climax (MINOR SPOILERS) is lifted straight out of 'The Gold Rush' but remains weak. A considerable disappointment and best avoided.Overall 2/10

plqc56 "Welcome" is a enjoyable, masala comedy with an amusing cast. It has plenty of ridiculously unbelievable, cheesy moments and the film requires viewers who don't take themselves or the movie too seriously, and who know how to suspend their disbelief. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who are unable to take the movie in the spirit it was made. Is it full of buffoons and a silly plot? Of course! But what makes this movie so charming is that - like plenty of other Bollywood films - it tells its story with such sincere, earnest conviction that you can't help but get sucked in.The story is centered on a mafia family headed by two dons, played by the unfailingly charismatic Feroz Khan and the gifted Nana Patekar. Nana Patekar is trying to find a boy from a nice, decent family to marry his sister, played by Katrina Kaif (surprisingly, she is tolerable in this film). Aiding the don in his quest to find a suitable boy is one of Nana Patekar's lesser dons, played by Anil Kapoor. When they find a suitable boy (Akshay Kumar), things are complicated by the suitable boy's uncle (Paresh Rawal), who is not terribly excited about his nephew marrying into the mafia. And from this tangled web of conflicting goals ensues chaos and mayhem. Mallika Sherawat is also entertaining (if extremely confusing) as a random girl who is...confusing people.It's a silly movie full of childish, mischievous comedy and feel-good moments, but I think that, in the end, that's what we value about Bollywood films: their family-friendly messages, the dazzling spectacle in scene after scene, fun filled madness and a talented cast. Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal were especially impressive and quite adorable. It was amusing to see Akshay Kumar play a clueless good guy after being so used to seeing him as an action hero.The only way to enjoy this movie is to throw brains and common sense out the window and enjoy it for what it is - a family-friendly comedy with lots of laughs and entertainment. It's a question of expectations. If you get this movie expecting to see something similar to a Hollywood film, then you will disappointed. Bollywood isn't anything like Hollywood, and there is nothing wrong with that. I didn't get this DVD expecting to see an Indian version of The Godfather. There are plenty of funny references to The Godfather in this movie, but the director clearly intends to parody the world and lifestyle of a mafia don, and I think he did a good job. It's a happy story that laughs at itself at every turn, and that's great.

scorpiofrenz When you have such a strong cast, you also have lot of expectations from the film. 'Welcome' does not live up to the expectations at all! It is a "so-so" film, okay to watch on cable, but definitely not worth spending money in the theater. There is nothing new to it; it is another example of good actors coming together and not being able to create anything special! The story is very predictable, and is a kind of patchwork from various films. For example, Nana Patekar's character Uday Shetty is a cross between Shankar from Major Saab (a don, who is a loving brother), and Aslam Bhai from Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (LKLKBK)(a don with a strong passion for acting). He is a goofy goon, as portrayed by various actors in innumerable films; Sanjay Dutt in Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi (2002), Johnny Lever in LKLKBK (2001), to name a few. Nana Patekar is his usual self, with nothing new to offer as such. Anil Kapoor is another don, named Majnu Bhai, a close associate of Uday Shetty. He has done a pretty good job with his role, and definitely adds on to the value of the film. One can easily notice that Majnu Bhai's character takes a variety of traits from Circuit of the Munnabhai series, Crime Master Gogo of Andaz Apna Apna, and other similar "comic sidekicks". Paresh Rawal is decent as Dr. Ghungroo, but his acting is repetitive from so many of his other movies. Even though Akshay Kumar is the hero, he is often sidelined by the dons, and we don't get to see much of his impeccable comic timing. Feroz Khan is OK as the "Godfather" of the dons. The heroines (Katrina Kaif and Mallika Sherawat) seem to exist merely to add oomph value.The film drags all along until the climax, which is pretty much the only enjoyable part. The dialogues are not great..or rather, they are quite "ghise peete". Songs are okay, but often seem forcefully inserted into the script in places where no song is needed! All in all, a forgettable movie.It definitely did not seem like a "Welcome" change from the norm!

rajeevrockz Welcome is a great movie . Akkshay Kumar and Co. manage to keep u in splits throughout .Katrina Kaif is looking as gorgeous as usual.Paresh Rawal fits his role to perfection.Nana Patekar is shown in a different role and does it amazingly.Anil Kapoor does manage to overact but is still funny sometimes.The other side actors also do their job pretty well.Forgot to comment on Mallika ....but she doesn't do much and was not really impressed by her acting.Special mention to a one legged guy in the movie...don't know his name but you will find out when you watch the movie.The first half keeps you entertained.In the second half you wonder whereas they are going over the line with the comedy thing.If you really want to have fun in this movie don't think much while watching it.To sum it up ...Go Watch Welcome !