Money Back Guarantee, directed by Faisal Qureshi, features a star-studded cast including Fawad Khan, Hina Dilpazeer, Gohar Rasheed, Javed Sheikh, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Kiran Malik, Adnan Jafar, and Ayesha Omar, alongside debut actors Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram, Muniba Mazari, and George Fulton.
Set in a land that feels part Pakistan and part New Jersey, the film explores the dichotomy of capitalism and socialism as it dabbles in societal problems such as corruption, VIP culture, stereotyping, theft, political point-scoring, injustice, and discrimination.
Although the film's degenerate characters represent various ethnicities of Pakistan and their values, it ironically perpetuates stereotypes society propagates about them.
Flaws in the Plot and Characters
Money Back Guarantee is a satirical and ridiculous dramedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. However, the plot isn't seamlessly weaved together, and there are cause-and-effect issues. The characters, albeit well fleshed out, are hindered by the demand to represent certain ethnicities and some of the accents become quite tedious.
The film banks too heavily on its star cast, and while they display exceptional acting skills, some roles, like Wasim and Shaniera's, aren't very demanding. The film could have done without some moments and scenes that seemed overly extended, leaving the film appearing chaotic and struggling to find a center.
Fawad Khan's Performance
Fawad's role as a cheapskate bank manager, Bux, is written to perfection, and he embodies the character well, widening his acting scope and career graph. Symbolism has been used throughout the film, such as the design of Pak bank mimicking the map of Pakistan, representing how each province and part of the bank operates, and the painting of The Last Supper being beautifully morphed to feature the greedy politicians of the country feasting on the poor.
Mixed Reviews from Viewers
In conclusion, Money Back Guarantee is an entertaining film, albeit with flaws. Its star-studded cast and satirical tone will appeal to many, and its social messaging and political satire will resonate with viewers.
It seems that the Pakistani film industry is experiencing a resurgence with the release of several films, including "Money Back Guarantee" for Eid ul Fitr. The film is directed and produced by Faisal Qureshi, a popular actor and comedian. The movie stars Fawad Khan, Wasim Akram, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Ayesha Omar, and Mani, among other well-known names.
Fans were eagerly anticipating Fawad Khan's return to the big screen, and many rushed to cinemas on the first day of Eid to watch the film. However, the response from viewers has been mixed, with some liking the film and others criticizing it for various reasons.
On social media, some fans have criticized the execution of the film and the performances of the actors. Some have even gone so far as to recommend that other fans not watch the movie, calling it a "waste of money and time." Others have expressed their disappointment and said that the film has ruined their Eid celebration.
Despite the mixed response, it is clear that Fawad Khan still has a devoted fan base who want him to continue making quality films that live up to his reputation. Whether "Money Back Guarantee" will be remembered as one of those films remains to be seen.
