RR2.0: Killing for the sake of killing!

Why have cats been used as a motif in Raman Raghav 2.0? What is their significance, visually or otherwise? God, mythology and religion also appear plentifully; but one can make out their relevance. Surveillance makes its way into the story nicely (it doesn't have much of a story and yet it is engaging enough. The background score is rivetting! Vicky Kaushal was good but didn't feel like an ACP.) And there is a parallel between playing-God and surveillance (..?) just as there's one between the psychopath and the cop. Cinematically, the end is good but not story-wise; no closure. #RamanRaghavTwoPointZerO

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Baahubali 2: You already know The Conclusion!

# Baahubali2TheConclusion Review #SSRajamouli #quasispoilersahead #Baahubali2_TheConclusion lacks the element(s) of surprise that The Beginning had. A boring, conventional, largely-linear narrative that makes the story predictable, especially post-interval. Instead of allowing only one character to relate/recollect the past, why not allow one or two other characters to do the flashback narration and thereby add perspectives to the tale. Or, at least break up the long flashback into scattered pieces and allow/leave the task of joining the pieces to the audience..?? If The Beginning had such a colossal twist to the tale... Not even a tiny, influential twist for the viewers in The Conclusion ? Not that there aren't any, but they don't even come remotely close to what the prequel managed to do with just one twist revealed at the end! Even the action sequences and stunts lose their impact and become superfluous, partly due to the narrative chos...

Bareily ka Vidrohi!

This film is a fine example of what good writing and innovative thinking can do to the time tested and beaten formula of love triangles in Hindi cinema! Actually, its not exactly a love triangle, but it has been made to appear in the promos as one. To put it plainly, the story has nothing new to offer; but it is the dialogues, the small town setting and the performances of Rajkumar Rao, Seema Pahwa (yes, I remember her from Aakhon Dekhi , but I think I have also seen her elsewhere. Her dancing talents are a revelation!) and Pankaj Tripathi (perfect for the character! It reminds you of his act in Masaan .) that carry us through the film. I also loved the actor who played Ayushmann's best friend; I am yet to find out his name. Rajkumar Rao stands out in the lead actors, effortlessly overshadowing Ayushmann Khurana's sincere efforts of a sincere lover with twisted morals. Kriti has made a good choice by choosing this role; the only thing is that her urban person...

Tamasha and Natsamrat

#Tamasha #Natsamrat #ImtiazAli #NanaPatekar #RanbirKapoor #ruminations So I am writing this way too late. Too, too late. I have been watching quite a few things. And since I'm late these can't be reviews; reviews are timely. Let these just be reflections and recollections. The freshest recollection is that of ' Tamasha: Why always the same story? ' Regarding Tamasha , I am unable to gauge my judgment; so I have been finding it difficult to think about it in clear terms. As it ended I knew I had not seen a great, timeless movie; and yet I wasn't able to dismiss it simply enough. Due to this and other reasons, it has been such a challenge to reach this point here and finally write about it. Given its nature, the word and the film, Tamasha, force into memory the visuals of another recent film. Recollection and reflection allow one to be broad in scope, more inclusive; they allow you to blur the boundaries and make a continuum. Reviews, by nature, are exclusiv...

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