David Dhawan is known for making copies of Hollywood films, Kyo Kii main Jhuth Nahin Bolta(Liar Liar), hum Kisise Kum nahin(Analyse This), Chor Machaiye Shor(Blue Streak). Partner is a copy of HITCH(2005), strangely even JAANEMAN had copied a concept from this film. The film has typical loud comedy as DD mostly makes he adds his own formula too to the remake and there are some scenes which are too overdone. The start 45 minutes are very boring, especially the lengthy rocket scene which is too amateurish, but the scenes when Salman tries to bring Katrina in Govinda's life is funny at times though mostly copied from HITCH. Salman's love angle with Lara however doesn't really work, even the Chota DON part gets irritating. The producer being Sohail Khan, gives Salman Khan much unneeded footage then required. The second half gets even more overbearing especially when added subplots, drama is brought in however the last 5 mins are funny though it does get lengthyDirection by DD is good in parts Music is good, the songs are trendy Salman Khan does his now by famous hamming and does have a few funny scenes but there is nothing unique, he irritates a lot with his winny and nasal tone at times. Lara Dutta is okay Govinda steals the show and is superb, he has done a similar act in Deewana Mastana however he does get too loud at times Katrina with a dubbed voice is plastic as ever Rajpal Yadav is funny though his role seems trying to recreate Papoo Pager from Deewana Mastana, however it stands out like a sore thumb Ali haji is funny however his character does get overbearing at times Dalip Tahil is okay

This movie is widely admonished as being a copy of the Will Smith feature Hitch. That movie was dull.This movie isn't so much dull as unbearable. Govinda looks way past his prime. He is not at his best doing roles like this. It is similarly unconvincing as his performance in Deewana Mastana.Salman Khan is at his eye-aching "best". And that's in the few scenes where he remembers to put clothes on. It could only have been through nepotism that this eye-sore's scenes could be saved from the trash bin of any movie's cutting floor.Another case of Bollywood embarrassing itself with it's shameless cloning. Another case of the Bollywood audience majority embarrassing themselves by making this a hit.

This is another Bollywood remake of a Hollywood movie. Hitch...If I'm correct.The film has some great moments which will have you laughing out loud which frankly only come from Govinda who has become a legend within Indian Cinema and will always bring his A game in terms of comedies. Another bonus is Rajpal Yadav; who is hilarious as the gangster who mimics 'Don', an Indian icon of cinema. Lara Dutta is a plus...I know I sound shallow but its mainly because I have a soft spot for her, she tries to be funny but its seems to be forced. Her acting is weak...but she still shines. Salman Khan is atrocious, he tries to bring the cool, charming depths but fails miserably, he over acts and keeps shouting for no apparent reason. 'Thats not acting mate, thats called being mentally challenged'Katrina Kaif is just bad...not very good at anything. No charisma, no talent..and I don't see why people consider her pretty... The plot was far fetched and I had a hard time believing that Katrina's character was remotely attracted to Govinda. The only good thing is the music...'You're my love' was the best in the soundtrack.

As anyone can tell, Partner is just copied from Hitch. Some scenes were funny, but all I could think of was comparing "Hitch" with "Partner". Partner had all the scenes from "Hitch" and just extended it by adding some long songs. I'd say the movie is average, but "Hitch" is way above average. I like the originality in "Hitch", but I hated the plagiarism. Salman Khan/Love Guru is Will Smith/Hitch, Lara Dutta is Eva Mendez who both have the same job in the movies. Govinda is Kevin James/Albert Brennamin. Katrina Kaif is Amber Valetta/Allegra Cole. I definitely encourage people in India to see it only if they haven't seen Hitch. I encourage more for people to see Hicth. Hitch is 100% pure original and barely has any flaws.