damagecasek
If you compare this to a regular mainstream hindi flick, its Citizen Kane. If you compare this to inspired-by-real-life thriller/dramas... then it flawed, unnecessary and anti-climatic.The movie tries, but ends up neither a who-dunnit, nor a social commentary, nor a movie that exposes corruption, nor does it sheds light on anything shocking.The movie is based on a botched investigation of a famous double murder.
The investigation aspect shown in the movie is flawed. Even a regular audience member can point out mistakes and assumptions being portrayed as evidence that no one could think of. The corruption/botched up investigation aspect is lightly touched upon. Then there is a parallel track of Irrfan and Tabu's separation which seems completely unnecessary and idiotic. It does not symbolize anything related to the story and looks absurd.Performances are fine. Indian cinema has definitely produced such close-to-real-life now and then, so this isnt anything special. Irrfan Khan is a splendid actor who doesnt need my vote. But this seems like a cakewalk role for him. It couldve been portrayed by anybody. In fact, he looks like a caricature of his usual self. Konkona is another fabulous actress. But her character doesnt have anything special to do in the movie. That too couldve been portrayed by anybody. Seems more insulting to the genre and serious cinema if you take known actors to sell your movie.I wouldve preferred a thoroughly researched documentary than this.
abhijeetsharma92
Talvar is a 'rarest of the rare' movie that gives a detailed account of probably the most twisted case ever. The movie attains the impossible by providing veracity to the details and abiding by them however harsh they may be. All the characters in the movie look,play and moan their part with utmost sincerity. Konkana sen sharma and Neeraj Kabi look distressed as the couple who play both the puppeteer and the puppet at the hands of the system. Irfan's 'one good cop' act has him bend the law while prowling on his way to the truth. Among the rest of the cast Sohum Shah,Gajraj Rao and Sumit Gulati stand out. Meghna Gulzar deserves all the applause and accolades that comes her way for serving us 'nothing but the truth' exactly the way it is without being biased. The movie does not promise any answers to the questions but leaves you with many more such questions. Vishal Bharadwaj take a bow!
karnatakacetstudents
Here are the 10 flaws in Talvar Movie1. Narco analysis as on YouTube shows that Krishna says that He did not murder 2. Irfaan Khan thinks you need to be superman to move a fridge 3. No scene to show why mother left the key on Aarushis door 4. Irfaan Khan doesn't bother to check mobile tower data 5. Shows 2 plus 5 people in house. Even watchman enters but parents unaware due to AC. But they can hear the door bell from the maid !!6. Krishna rather drinks after murder and goes to Aarushis room again to slit her throat .. 7. Parents never seek revenge or justice or look for any reason or evidence for death of their only daughter8. Hemraj is allowed to entertain guests after 12 midnight and also he is allowed to steal liquor from owner !9. 5 doors open and close at least 2 times .. Main Door, Grill, Terrace door, Aarushi's door, Hemraj's door.. Mother dint hear.. Father also dint hear.. 10. Thick Khurki can make surgical precision cut on some important nerveConclusion - Parents may not have murdered.. but they know more
Hitesh Gupta
Well, I am at a loss for words. This is a comedy, and a tragedy. You'd laugh on how stupid things are, how stupid the people are, how stupid the media is. Wanna laugh more : this is real. And here is the punchline : We all know this, everyone who has exercised a little bit of his/her own judgement and not swayed by the media propaganda knows this. But none of that matters. And we kind of expect our country and country people to keep letting us down like this now. Nothing out of the expectations here. You see the tragedy if you ever think that we could have been better. Now, something about the movie. Beautifully made. Great storyline, the way it is shown. Great actings. Irfan and Konkana have been my favorites.
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