Flick the switch

Who’s in it?The show is hosted by actor Ira Dubey and model Neha Sareen. About their qualifications to host a show of this type, we’ll say very little. But the best that can be said about them is that they do seem to be trying really hard to keep it light and engaging. What does not help is the almost-zero chemistry between the two and the fact that they seem to be taking their label as ‘Hollywood Film Critic’ a bit too seriously. A few tongue-in-cheek jokes and some laughter on the sets wouldn’t hurt, girls.

What’s hot?The best thing about the show is that it lasts only half-hour. The pilot episode about the latest Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, was interesting enough, mainly because the girls managed to get interviews with Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko, and director Marc Forster. But will they be able to sustain the same level of interest for a movie that’s not as popular as the Bond franchise?

What’s not?The hosts seem very uncomfortable before the camera. The promos and initial trailers of the show projected an image that seemed like mix of Sex and the City and Talking Movies. The real product does not quite live up to that promise. It lacks the chutzpah of SATC and the pure cerebral value of Talking Movies. Moreover, the moments of interaction between the two hosts seem forced and unnatural. You get the impression that they’d rather be talking to the camera than to each other.

Should you be watching it? Watch the show if and only if you’re completely clueless about what to expect from the latest Hollywood releases.

For those more clued into the movie scene, we suggest you give this show a miss and watch the movies and form your own judgements.