Movie Review: The Attacks of 26/11 (2013) (Hindi) ***1/2 Rating

                  The  Attacks of 26/11    ~  RGV’s Sensitive and One of the Best Work

Movie Review:  The  Attacks of 26/11
Theatre Release: 1 March 2013 (India)
Language: Hindi
Direction : Ram Gopal Verma
Banner :  Alumbra Entertainment | Eros Entertainment
Genre:  Crime-Thriller
Viewers Group:  15+

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AVA Score: 7  (Max 10)
AVA Medal Honour™©     : Silver
Recommended Level   :  High

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Mumbai has witnessed one incident which was insensitive, inhumane, cruel and darkest in the history of India which unveiled the strength of  the rusted Indian security system, hollow political strength and shameless Jihadi creatures.  The attacks of 26/11 is the most dreadful tragedy in the recent times and RamGopal Verma (RGV) has re-construct the event successfully and sensibly

In nearly two hours of length , this movie won’t give you a moment to take your eyes off with the increasing momentum of  heart beats with every bullet shot one innocent Mumbaikar. RGV has given a fair treatment to the sensitive subject where he tries to document each possible event in its original form for e.g. Leopold café, dress code of Kasab and other terrorists, use of boats, station ambience, firing circumstances etc.

This movie starts with the confession of a Joint commissioner of police played impressively by Nana Patekar and its guilt of not saving hundreds of people in the massacre in front of the panel who enquired him about the case. He acts as a narrator who reveals the complete story from the point of start i.e. Arriving of a handful of terrorists from the sea route to Mumbai by a small boat.

Ram Gopal Verma, the director  has undoubtedly chosen a very sensitive topic and this is the same incident by which he got defamed for visiting Taj site post attacks. But as a filmmaker I would appreciate him to deal the subject carefully and showing the Mumbai Police in the good light. It clearly narrates few hard hitting and intelligent dialogues between the Joint commissioner of police and the Panel and the Terorrists. The movie has an apt length and pace especially its background music which make it an engaging affair to watch. Also reading the headlines and feeling the headlines are two different scenarios and RGV has done a credible job in making the latter believable.

Regarding Performances, Nana Patekar has done a very impressive job indeed and Sanjeev Jaiswal as Ajmal Kasab has given a believable performance as a terrorist. All other characters though very limited in their roles but has given a commendable performance.

Background music is a winner  and Raghupati Raghav is a good number.Cinematography is impressive

The attacks of 26/11 is not an easy watch for the ladies and children but if you have guts to feel the atmosphere of the massacre , this movie is for you

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Theatre Release: 12 Oct 2012   

Language: Hindi

Direction: Ram Gopal Varma

Label: Alumbra Entertainment| Eros International

Viewers Group: 18+

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AVA Score:                          :  7.39 (Max  10)

AVA Medal Honor™©          :  ŏ Silver

Recommendation Level         :   Moderate (Read Review)

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Does Bhoot(Ghost) exists or it’s a fear which lies within our mind and heart, thou this belief is based on ones perception but kudos to RGV who knows how to play with audience mind and the belief of having Bhoot existence.  

Bhoot Returns is essentially is not a typical Indian Horror movie like of Bhat camp and Ramsay brothers because you cannot see Bhoot physically with red eyes, blood bathed tooth, long nails, body scars ,torn clothes etc but here you will feel the presence of somebody being there. It’s the mind of the viewer which imagines the next probable event thou to its disappointment and director’s pleasure it will never happened and you keep guessing.

Bhoot Returns is a story of the Awasthi Family who has shifted to a new house which suppose to be haunted along with their son and daughter Nimmi. Her daughter befriend with Shabbo who is visible only to her and nobody in house. With the growing instances of her relationship with Shabbo Her parent’s concern increases by day. Pooja ,Tarun Awasthi’s Sister who has visited this house for vacation suspect something fishy in house and decide to find out the truth. Will she succeed? Does Shabbo Exists?

Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) was known for innovative scripts until he made Sholay Remake(RGV ki Aag) in his bad fortune era, thou with Bhoot Returns one could appreciate his efforts to bring unconventional  Indian cinema for Horror Genre. We knew that whatever RGV made these days people in media are in the front row to write worst about him or his movies, thou one should not create a concrete perception on these news . RGV has done credible job to play with Fear and mind of the audience. He made successful attempts to let his audience plat ‘What’s next’. Thou definitely despite movie 94 mins run, I believe that movie could has been snipped for more 15 mins pre intermission because at one point  audience start feeling that director is fooling them. And yes Climax could be disturbing and objectionable for few.

The complete team Manisha Koirala as Namrata Awasthi, J.D.Chakravarthy as Tarun Awasthi, Madhu Shalini as Pooja and Alayana Sharma as Nimmi(Special Mention) has done impressive job. All characters has been sketched short, crisp and clear.

Sandeep Chowtha and cinematography team [ Harsharaj Shroff & M.Ravichandran Thevar] are in real sense the heroes of the movie, without the background score and the superb camerawork this movie has no soul. 3D Work is excellent and you can feel objects  right near you including water showers right on your face thou there were many frames which actually cause hindrance in smooth viewing since you should not convert everything in 3D, one need to take care of camera angles which are different both in 3d and 2d cinematography.

Overall, our Ramu (RGV) has come with a bang and with Bhoot Returns its actually RGV who has return to its original track. Keep Guessing !

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