Being Cyrus August 12, 2006
Posted by Shujath in English, Hindi, Movies, Reviews.trackback
Really cool movie….especially the first 30 minutes is really gripping and raises your expectations really high; though as the plot unfolds towards the end I felt a little disappointed but on the whole a great watch.
All performances deserve special mention…especially Boman Irani, the guy who plays his father, Naseeruddin Shah and Saif. Debutant director Homi Adajania successfully weaves a gripping tale which only probably loses steam a bit towards the end.
Coming to the plot it’s about a guy who enters into a dysfunctional Parsi family and the plot slowly unfolds from there. One more thing I loved is Salim-Sulaiman’s background score which is simply brilliant. Also, the title sequence was impressive. If you appreciate dark and weird thrillers then, this one is a must watch !
Yes, this was as you put it “a cool movie”. It will seem slow for those are not interested in looking at the details, setting and character development. All the actors do a good job. In my opinion, Boman Irani and Saif Khan are the best while Manoj Pahwa, Honey Chayya and Naseeruddin Shah come close. This movie is an excellent attempt considering that this is Homi Adjania’s first movie. Though I was able to guess the climax earlier than I should have, it did not hamper my experience because of the attention to detail and taut screenplay. The 90 minute length is a major plus. There is some implausibility in the plot. Some things like Inspector Lovely holding Tina Sethna in his office for a long time and dropping her home are things that could not have been perfectly planned in advance. There is always a high chance for failure but I am being picky. This is watchable for those looking for something “different” from the regular commercial fare, yet not quite the parallel/art cinema.
Great Blog. I agree with the above and all there is to say really. Cheers for the read. Nice looking as well. Happy New Year
J