Inspired by the British film "Snatch", "Fool and Final" follows a jewel thief who crosses paths with the mafia in Dubai. Shot on location in Brazil and Dubai, the film features an all-star cast, impressive stunts and musical numbers.

FOOL & FINAL is meant to be a laughathon, but it excites in bits and spurts. The first half offers rich visuals and a few interesting gags, but the entertainment quotient isn't high enough. It's only when Johny Lever enters the frame that things intensify. The sequence in the car, with Ayesha's dog swallowing the mobile, is hilarious and every time Paresh and Johny interact with one another, the smile on your face only widens.

But too many cooks spoil the broth. In this case, with so many characters around and so many stories running concurrently, the writer duo hasn't been able to do justice to each of them. As a result, the viewer feels dejected because every sub-plot isn't as interesting as the Paresh - Johny track. Director Ahmed Khan tries to pack just about everything in those 2.20 hours.

Himesh Reshammiya's music is in sync with the mood of the film. 'Yeh Dooriyaan' and 'Tere Layee' are visually enticing as well as superb in terms of choreography. The film has a host of actors, but the ones who stand out are Johny Lever and Paresh Rawal. The masses will simply love them. Paresh is excellent yet again and together with Johny, elevates the film to a major extent. 

Shahid Kapoor is noticeable because he's with Johny and Paresh all through. Ayesha Takia doesn't have much to do Sunny Deol is okay and Vivek Oberoi hams in the little role that he has.

On the whole, FOOL & FINAL is all gloss, no substance.