Last weekend, I was able to watch two movies with very unique storylines. Though one of them is not recent, but in case you have missed watching it, then put it on your list.
Kahani - 2012
Raat GAyi, Baat Gayi - 2009
Lets start with "Kahani" first.
The strongest part of this movie is its script and direction. Offcourse I would not take away any credits from the actors (specially Vidya Balan); I think it is hard to rank when you have so many good things happening in a movie. The movie is set in Kolkata and has been weaved around the traditions of this beautiful city. Wmost movies set around Mumbai / Delhi ( no offence meant) this comes as a fresh respite.
It is a story about a lady juggling her emotions, fighting with the odds and add to that a lots of twists and suspense. Vidya has done a tremendous job of pulling through with the lead character role. Some very good acting by the actors from the Kolkata film industry - Like agent Khan, Inspector and others. I cannot say much about the story line as that will muck up the thrill of watching it. In a nut shell after a long time there's a movie which everyone should go ahead and watch!
My rating :****
Raat Gayi Baat Gayi (2009)
Again sometimes you need to be in a position to appreciate a movie and hence this movie might not go well with many of us; but the "married folks" out there can surely relate their own lives to one of the characters in this movie!! (If not thats fine)
It is not a normal masala movie, but a matured story twined around the lives of three married couples and their struggle to know "what happened on the night of a party ?"
The script could have been made a bit stronger, it is intresting but sometimes looses its intensity.Vinay Pathak and Rajat kapoor are good. I felt the music was good as well with some very good lyrics. Overall good watch.
My Rating: ***
