Mastiii 4 brings back the familiar trio—Amar, Prem and Meet—into another round of comic confusion. The film tries to recreate the charm of the earlier Masti movies but ends up offering only a few entertaining moments while relying heavily on recycled humour.
Story
The narrative revolves around three friends living in the UK:
- Amar (Riteish Deshmukh), who works at a zoo,
- Prem (Aftab Shivdasani), a doctor, and
- Meet (Vivek Oberoi), who works in the automobile industry.
All three are unhappy in their marriages. At a friend’s tenth anniversary, they discover Kamraj (Arshad Warsi) enjoys something called a “Love Visa,” which allows him one week of approved affairs. Fascinated, the trio decides to try the same with their wives — and this sparks a chain of misunderstandings and chaos.
What Works
- The film maintains a quick pace, ensuring there are no dull stretches.
- A few jokes land well and will appeal to mass audiences.
- The production values are bright, colourful and visually appealing.
- Riteish Deshmukh delivers the most stable and balanced performance among the leads.
What Doesn’t Work
- Many jokes feel repetitive, predictable or outdated.
- Certain scenes rely on crude humour, including an unnecessary pre-climax toilet gag.
- The story twist is similar to what the franchise has shown before, offering nothing new.
- A well-known one-liner from Main Tera Hero appears directly lifted.
- Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani often go overboard with their comedic approach.
Performances
- Riteish Deshmukh stands out with a controlled comic performance.
- Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani are energetic but overly loud in several portions.
- Elnaaz Norouzi, Ruhi Singh, and Shreya Sharma are adequate in their roles.
- Tusshar Kapoor plays a funny character but is restricted by the writing.
- Arshad Warsi and Genelia Deshmukh leave an impression in short roles.
Technical Aspects
The cinematography gives the film a fresh, glossy look. The songs are visually appealing but not memorable. The background score works fine, while the VFX quality varies throughout the film.
Conclusion
Rating: ⭐⭐½ / 5
Mastiii 4 delivers occasional laughs but lacks the freshness and cleverness that could have made it a standout comedy. With recycled jokes, uneven writing and some unnecessarily crude moments, the film struggles to leave an impact. Its box-office prospects appear limited, barring some support from fans of the franchise.
