Riya Nandy I saw it very late on a DVD with my husband. We thought it was an interesting name for a film. But watching it we were awed. Very less have I seen so poised film from begin to end gaining dramatic momentum as it progresses. Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia are stupendous. I was amazed by glamor gal Neha's unlikely pick actually. I think Indian film makers have give a let go to this film as just a good film due to its New Director and Producer. Sadly Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is a Cult film of Indian cinema gone unnoticed due to low profile people behind it. For me it is the first attempt near Real-time filming in India. Dhai ghante mein dhai crore(2 1/2 crore in 2 1/2 hours) is an apt tag line and yes the film is also of 2 1/2 hrs. I'll say its a must watch for all cine lovers not just in India but across the world. cheers to the makers. I look forward to see more work of this director. It rocks.

ajji-2 Surprisingly off-beat-yet-mainstream adventure/comedy/thriller from Bollywood, starting with a guy missing his local train ride home ('Last local train at 1.40 a.m' is how the title would translate, roughly). While it owes a huge debt to Tarantino in terms of some of the plotting and some of the tone, and a few direct nods to scenes from his films (as well as others, like Lock, Stock, etc), it is not a rip-off by any means (unlike Kaante, or others). The whole film takes place on one night, from 1.40 a.m to a few hours later, when the next train is leaving. The script remains interesting enough, even though it begins to drag a bit in a few parts (the 143 minutes could've used some trimming), and always has a twist up its sleeve. Characterization is good, especially of our hero, who is perhaps the most realistic and believable hero I've seen in Indian cinema for a long, long time. Abhay Deol plays the role not as a typical, hunky, macho superhero, but as a slightly cowardly, greedy, horny, and put-upon guy. Neha Dhupia is sublime in the first half as the 'average middle-class girl' who tags along with our hero, having missed the same train. In the latter part, she is a bit loud and unbelievable, but it may be the scriptwriter's fault here. The other characters, mostly of the dubious variety, are also fine (I especially loved the in-jokes, like the rickshaw driver aping Nana Patekar's dialogue delivery & poking fun at some of NP's most iconic lines.....obviously this kind of reference can only be enjoyed by people tuned into Bollywood cinema). Thankfully the music is used sparingly and instead of musical numbers to disrupt the proceedings, it is incorporated in the story smoothly. I was led to believe that the film contained quite a bit of raunch, but other than a passionate kiss, there's nothing. Which is amazing, considering most 'family oriented' Bollywood fare these days has more risqué stuff than this film. All the more surprising, since Neha is known for her 'revealing' roles in steamy thrillers, but she keeps her clothes on the whole time here (still, she looks ravishing even in her demure appearance). This would have been a drawback for me in a typical Indian film, but this one actually doesn't need to rely on such 'lowest common denominators'. Despite a few rough edges and a slightly bloated running time, this is a superior Bollywood thriller that I wouldn't mind watching again soon.

Raj Doctor What could be this movie about? The title is so mis-leading. It sounds surely like an art movie. Knowing the star cast of Abhey Doel and Neha Dhupia – I expected to be a slow love story. Let us know the story. It is interesting! The movie is about Nilesh (Abhey Doel) who misses the last local train from Kurla station in Bombay at 1:40 am in the morning; he meets another person – a girl (Neha Dhupia) who has also missed the last local train of 1:40 am. Both under the same crisis, give each other's company, and start walking in the dead night of Bombay. It leads them to a bar club, where they think of spending some time till 4:10 am, so that they can catch the first local train at 4:10 am. In the bar Nilesh meets his friend, who takes him to play a game of cards. From this point on the movie takes usual turn and sky rockets into something that was not expected.I will not tell you anything what happens after that – but it is interesting and for people loving dark cinema like the one made by Quentin Tarantino, would appreciate the attempt by the first time director Sanjay Kanduri takes us on a roller coaster ride of unexpected twists and turns to his story, which he himself has written. Surely Sanjay has tried his best to remain one step ahead of his audience and given classic surprises – some would be difficult for Indian audiences to digest and accept, but kudos to his conviction.Till the last frame of the movie, Sanjay Kanduri keeps the audience glued to the merry go round of characters and he could have taken the movie to any ending, but gives us a pleasing and happy one.This is my second movie I have seen of Abhey Doel, and I think he is not a bad actor at all; and this movie he shows a very good sense of humor and timing for delivery apt dialogues funnily. Neha Dhupia looks great and has acted well to suit the type-cast character she has often played in past.There are many Marathi stage artists Sanjay Kanduri has used; who have performed well.This is my last word for people with weak stomach; if you do not like dark cinema of blood and gory, this is not the cup of tea for you. There are also some stupid moments in some episodes in the movie, but for the first time director I would be little more lenient to like the attempt and give…(Stars 6.5 out of 10)

Rahul I was skeptical to watch this low budget no glam face movie, but i was proved wrong by miles this movie is zillion times better than any of the Karan Johar or any big hit masala movies.The story is humorous thrilling full of anticipation and best of all UNPREDICTABLE, believe me guys the the story is totally unpredictable probably this was the first bollywood movie whose story i was unable to predict.Abhay Deol, Neha Dhupia & Ashok Samarth (Playing Malvankar Inspector) have done a good job.Over all its a must see but not fit for family audience (do not take kids with u).