Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Bombay Talkies


*ing : Rani Mukharjee, Nawazuddin Siddaqeui, Randeep Hooda, Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bacchhan
Director : Karan Johar, Dibakar Banarjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap


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First off - This movie is not as commercial as it was made out to be. With directors like Karan Johar, Dibakar Banarjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap. Out of four, I think Karan is the most mainstream director.


Coming to the four films,
#1 Karan Johar - Trash. Most of the reviews I read seemed to like Karan Johar's film, but I really didn't see the point. The film had little to do with Indian Cinema. People seem impressed with the fact that it's bold. It was bold, but forcefully so. As if Johar was trying very hard to be mature. The result was that the film seemed unrealistic and over the top with sexual references and jokes. And it had some rubbish moments. Ostensibily, Karan tried to show Gays in proper light bt he did more harm than good. Ridiculous.

#2 Dibakar Bannerjee - My Favorite. A failed actor (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) who gets roped in to a movie shoot. Beautifully done, and Siddiqui was brilliant as always. You feel emotionally attached to the character. My eyes welled up. I am willing to watch this one over and over again.

#3 Zoya Akhtar - Cute. A little boy who wants to be Sheila from 'Sheila ki Jawaani'. Nicely portrayed. The direction seemed novice though. Also, ended tad abruptly.

#4 Anurag Kashyap - Oh! the irony. This one depended more on the storyline than on the screenplay like the others. I had high expectations from Kashyap and he did not fail me. It's a brilliant story and you will find yourself rooting for the character as he tries hard to meet Amitabh Bachchan.

Overall, this is my opinion,

The Best - Dibakar Bannerjee Also good - Anurag Kashyap OK: Zoya Akhtar . Bad: Karan Johar.

Rating :
** & ½

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