Kick
Kick is an Australian television series that was first broadcast on 9 June 2007 on SBS TV. It is set in Brunswick in Melbourne, Australia. The series follows the adventures of wild twenty-something Miki Mavros who is forced to move back in with her Greek-Australian parents on Hope Street after a failed attempt to "make it big". Miki begins work as a secretary for suave Anglo-Indian Dr. Joe Mangeshkar, who has a girlfriend named Jan, and things spiral out of control. Miki manages a local neighbourhood soccer team, hence the series title Kick. The show also follows the adventures of Miki's neighbours on Hope Street, including the Salim family, a Lebanese-Australian Muslim family with siblings Amen, Osama "Ozzie", Taghred and Layla. Amen is an aspiring businessman with questionable ethics. Osama is going through typical teenage angst and has a crush on Taghred's friend Tatiana. Taghred is an aspiring soccer star. Layla is a university student arranged to be married to Sharif, but everything changes when Layla falls for fellow fencer Jackie. The first season of the show is available on DVD.
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Plot Summary
This action-comedy follows the story of Tulli, a young man with a penchant for mischief and a troubled past. He falls for Shaina, but their relationship is tested by his unpredictable nature and the dangerous enemies he attracts. Tulli must confront his demons and protect those he loves in a series of high-octane events.
Critical Reception
Kick received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with praise often directed at Salman Khan's energetic performance but criticism leveled at its predictable plot and over-the-top action sequences. Audiences, however, generally found it to be an entertaining masala film.
What Reviewers Say
- Salman Khan's charisma and comedic timing are a major highlight.
- The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.
- Action sequences are often overblown but provide moments of spectacle.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that 'Kick' is largely enjoyed for its entertainment value, primarily driven by Salman Khan's star power and the film's typical Bollywood song-and-dance numbers. Some viewers found the plot to be weak and repetitive, but many appreciated the energetic performances and feel-good moments.
Fun Fact
This film was notably re-made in 2014 with the same title, starring Salman Khan in the lead role again, but it is a different film with a different plot and director (Sajid Nadiadwala).
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