diveenajose
This movie is not your typical Bollywood mas-ala film. Maybe that's why I liked it so much. Revolving around the life of a couple celebrating their anniversary comes this uniquely told story.You will feel confused at the Start, wondering where it will all lead to. Worry not, all will start to make sense from around the middle of the story and you will given clues to understand the puzzle that is this film. It has a beautiful hidden message that will be unraveled near the end. And I think this is a much watch for all the youngsters in India. Never mind that,everyone should watch this wonderfully directed thriller, with a very important message. I enjoyed watching it and I hope you will/did too.
Preeti Dhakappa Baliga
After watching the brilliance of 'Amir', I could not miss another Rajeev Khandelwal starrer. This one also stars the amazing Paresh Rawal and a promising Tena Desae.The movie begins well and keeps the audience awkwardly engaged, if not nail-biting throughout its course. The most thrilling scenes are re- stitched on prior Hollywood markings. No doubts there. What begins as a predictable, dark plot with a gullible couple, an excess of gore and some good flashback narratives, shapes into an unsettling climax. Almost leaving you cheated.Messages are very important, especially those that make people ponder, but this plot overshadows the essence of it. In table no. 21, the message is a stamp size photo mounted within a gigantic frame. With a frame that big, the picture can never be registered and it might just turn into mockery. The climax is a subject that needs to be portrayed in a more dignified manner. We can only hope that people learn from this vague presentation. However, it is a good attempt by the director, some good acting by the actors but sadly, just a one-timer.
namashi_1
Aditya Datt's 'Table No. 21' is An Interesting Thriller, that serves a dark yet absorbing story with a highly shocking & depressing culmination. Even the performances, are commendable! 'Table No. 21' Synopsis: A couple live a mediocre life and are thrilled to have won an exotic vacation to Fiji & their excitement increases when they get a chance to play a game for a mind boggling prize money.'Table No. 21' is thoroughly a thriller, although its dark & gets very heavy in its final act, which is highly shocking & depressing. It tackles a burning issue bleakly. Jimmy-Sen's Screenplay is well-penned & absorbing. Aditya Datt's Direction is top-notch. Cinematography captures the exotic locales of Fiji marvelously. Editing is stark. Music is hummable.Performance-Wise: The Always Amazing Paresh Rawal is faultless. He plays a twisted man with calculation & cruelty. Rajeev Khandelwal has emerged into a terrific actor. He emerges a big winner with his stupendous performance in here. Tena Desae looks stunning & delivers convincingly. Dhruv Ganesh is excellent.On the whole, 'Table No. 21' is a game well played!
silvan-desouza
Circa 2006, Zinda released which was an unofficial remake of A Korean film Oldboy(2003). The film was panned badly and rejected by the audiences. In 2013, Table No.21 releases with Rajeev Khandelwal, Paresh and Tena Desae. The film caught ones attention ever since the promo was out with Paresh in a sinister look and with his dialogue- If You Lie you Die. The film has a good story and though it borrows heavily from Hollywood yet it keeps you engrossed. It may not be a perfect thriller yet it does have it's moments, the twists and turns, especially the finale which gives out a social message is brilliant but the problem is that the film drags in between and the film gets predictable especially if you have seen Zinda let alone Oldboy.Direction by Aditya Datt who gave crass films earlier like Aashiq Banaya Aapne and Dil Diya Hai redeems himself, he handles several scenes well Music is okayRajeev Khandelwal portrays his weakness and all emotions perfectly, yet again proving his talent. Tena Desae is good in her part Paresh Rawal fresh after the critical acclaim of Oh My God does a superb job, bringing out various characteristics of the role perfectly, he is simply outstanding in the finale. rest are adequate
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