No adjective to describe Shanghai.But i Will still try an 'Adjective' to describe it.Awesome Daunting Jittering Enigmatic Charming Terrific Intelligent Vivid Energetic is the Adjective i will use to describe it. The yardstick of watching a film is different for different people.There are some people who watch films merely for Entertainment and then there are some people who watch it to get knowledge,Awareness and for learning something new.You will like Shanghai even if your yardstick is former or later, its meant for both masses and classes.Just bit complex so masses (People who watches Films for entertainment) need to keep more attention on the screen to understand it better.You will definitely Learn many things after you watch the Movie Like- 1] How MNC's and corporates tie up with the government for getting acres of land where poor and middle class people stays to build their new institution,malls and Profit making infrastructure and how government fools the public that its a 'Development Project' for welfare of the country 2] How does scam happens in negotiation of making a tender for passing a contract 3] How does government manipulates and kills all the evidences that can bring them down etc. You may feel that you have seen all this before but the Execution by Dibakar banerjee is so intriguing and contemporary that you will get hooked to the film and will be on edge of the seat. Hats off to Dibakar banerjee for making such a awesome Political thriller which compels you to question that where is our country heading and you feel flabbergasted, shocked and also feel indignation at the corrupt state of affairs of the country.
Frankly, i went to watch the film because of Emraan hashmi but came out praising Abhay deol more, he really acts very well and you can see it in his eyes. As for Emraan hashmi, he is not bad, in fact he breaks all the stereotypes attached with him with Shanghai and shows his detractors and critics that he can act really well without foreign locations and urban clothes too.I am sure he will get all the 'Best Supporting Actor' award next year but since Dibakar banerjee is best friends with Abhay deol he gave more substantial and impressive role to Abhay. In comparison of Abhay, Emraan has bit small role but he still impresses audience and shines in the role. Kalki is repetitive but is overall okayish and looks cute and charming. Prosenjit chatterjee has a small role, sort of cameo and he excels. Faruque shaikh is superlative. Rest of the cast is perfect for their respective roles.
2 songs of the film 'Bharat mata ki Jai' and 'Morcha' are catchy and will be a rage and anthem in coming days.Background music is good too.Cinematography is top-notch and have captured the nuances and sepia-tone of small town perfectly. The writing is fantastic, though it is Inspired by 'Z' a 1969 novel but the writers have changed many important and substantial things to fit in contemporary India of 2012 for example they have changed the entire second half and have written original story for second half.The camera angles are in accordance with what the scene demands. I would not like to give away any minute details of plot and story, because it will spoil your fun and you will get the link so better you watch it and experience it yourself. Sorry if you were looking for the the plot, go to the next review.
Finally, with the running time of 1 Hour 50 mins i.e 110 Minutes this film is a well edited and crisp thriller which everyone should watch and should'NT miss if they care to see what is happening with our country and how the corrupt politicians are having the last laugh by fooling innocent people. Do watch it. Bharat mata ki Jai
Frankly, i went to watch the film because of Emraan hashmi but came out praising Abhay deol more, he really acts very well and you can see it in his eyes. As for Emraan hashmi, he is not bad, in fact he breaks all the stereotypes attached with him with Shanghai and shows his detractors and critics that he can act really well without foreign locations and urban clothes too.I am sure he will get all the 'Best Supporting Actor' award next year but since Dibakar banerjee is best friends with Abhay deol he gave more substantial and impressive role to Abhay. In comparison of Abhay, Emraan has bit small role but he still impresses audience and shines in the role. Kalki is repetitive but is overall okayish and looks cute and charming. Prosenjit chatterjee has a small role, sort of cameo and he excels. Faruque shaikh is superlative. Rest of the cast is perfect for their respective roles.
2 songs of the film 'Bharat mata ki Jai' and 'Morcha' are catchy and will be a rage and anthem in coming days.Background music is good too.Cinematography is top-notch and have captured the nuances and sepia-tone of small town perfectly. The writing is fantastic, though it is Inspired by 'Z' a 1969 novel but the writers have changed many important and substantial things to fit in contemporary India of 2012 for example they have changed the entire second half and have written original story for second half.The camera angles are in accordance with what the scene demands. I would not like to give away any minute details of plot and story, because it will spoil your fun and you will get the link so better you watch it and experience it yourself. Sorry if you were looking for the the plot, go to the next review.
Finally, with the running time of 1 Hour 50 mins i.e 110 Minutes this film is a well edited and crisp thriller which everyone should watch and should'NT miss if they care to see what is happening with our country and how the corrupt politicians are having the last laugh by fooling innocent people. Do watch it. Bharat mata ki Jai