"Shanghai" is a rare political thriller which does not use exaggeratedly dramatic plots and that makes it all the more difficult to execute... I respect Dibakar Banerjee for masterfully executing almost each and everything... Right from the set-up to cinematography to music to those dark scenes to acting... Emraan Hashmi's acting takes you by surprise for a change; rest all of them are good too and the mini truck driver Pitobash (Bhaggu) needs a mention; he can be the next Rajpal Yadav for the industry...
A slow build up in the first half picks up amazingly later on and the movie ends at the peak. You'll like Abhay Deol's style in the end sequence... A good watch but a little less than what I expected out of Dibakar Banerjee. I experienced a little disconnect in the movie at times, the first half could've been more rewarding I believe... Though the movie is slow, I like it...
Shanghai kicks in the teeth, surprises, engages and makes a powerful statement... Must watch for fans of serious Bollywood... I'm being a little stingy while giving 7 stars to the movie...
A slow build up in the first half picks up amazingly later on and the movie ends at the peak. You'll like Abhay Deol's style in the end sequence... A good watch but a little less than what I expected out of Dibakar Banerjee. I experienced a little disconnect in the movie at times, the first half could've been more rewarding I believe... Though the movie is slow, I like it...
Shanghai kicks in the teeth, surprises, engages and makes a powerful statement... Must watch for fans of serious Bollywood... I'm being a little stingy while giving 7 stars to the movie...