Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic ***1/2

Story of a rich, determined businessman (Saif Ali Khan) who is ordered to take care of four children he is responsible for depriving their parents in a careless drive. God Himself (Rishi Kapoor) sends help in the form of a mischievous angel (Rani Mukerjee), who cycles down to earth on a rainbow to save the day. The storyline ends when she succeeds in wooing the kids to condone Saif and accept him as their guardian (more appropriately their ‘Bhaiya’).

The movie is set in dexterous integrated effects and is, for sure, an enjoyable family comedy, that has an optimism that trumps the predictability of its story though.

When Saif scampers a much anticipated deal in Los Angeles to defend the children, he becomes more human. Nevertheless, I didn’t like India being referred to as a third world nation! (India has boomed in every aspect – nuclear weapons, space technology, IT field, etc… India is in fact a conglomerate of inherent natural endowments).

In one of the musical numbers set in a museum, the angel (Rani Mukherjee) gives history a life; inculcating a stupendous message that India’s past is overture to its great future. And also, that future will be built on strong families and love forms the basis of any relationship. Impressed!

Background score is very good though reminiscent of a similar touch in Taare Zameen Par !
At no stage I looked at my watch. Tout ensemble, it is a movie for all those with a child inside them. 3 and 1/2 stars !