If you’re planning to catch up on Rock On,The Dark Knight,or Singh is King,chuck the plan,and go watch ‘A Wednesday’!
Its a small film with a big heart.Neither is it overbearing, nor preachy.Minimalistic to the point of seeming underplayed,’A Wednesday’ is one of the better movies to hit the theaters this year.
The story revolves around a man who holds a city ransom,threatening to blow it apart.He demands the release of 4 dreaded terrorists.Initially,the Commissioner doubts his credibility,but soon realises that the caller means business.
The story revolves around a man who holds a city ransom,threatening to blow it apart.He demands the release of 4 dreaded terrorists.Initially,the Commissioner doubts his credibility,but soon realises that the caller means business.
You have to watch the film to know what happens after that.But take my word for one thing, if you are expecting the usual thriller, you are in for a big surprise.
‘A Wednesday’ is fabulous for 2 reasons: 1.It is very honest in its approach.There are no glitches in the plot,no unwanted romances,and it’s not very lengthy (At one point, I was afraid the film was getting over too quickly !!).The plot is neither compromised for songs nor for idolising the hero,as is the norm these days.Here,plot is king.
2.The characters are played to near perfection.Anupam Kher is restrained but effective.Aamir Bashir is good as the younger cop.The surprise package is Jimmy Shergill, in probably his best role till now.
But the film is held together by that one man who continues to surprise you with every movie.Naseruddin Shah.As the caller,he obviously has the most important role and has you hooked through-out.Another gem of a performance.
Kudos to debutant director Neeraj Pandey.Its a very well made movie.
Go watch it and tell me if I went over the top !
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