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Brilliant - Excellent - Superb
Filmon Ka Deewana from Suffolk, England,
20th April, 2005
Most makers just talk of attempting hatke stories. But, in actuality, only a tiny segment practice what they preach. And those who walk the untrodden path deserve not just laurels but also need to be encouraged for swimming against the tide. Sanjay Gupta's MUSAFIR is a shining example of cinema that dares to be different, of going against the set norms, of defying the rigid set of laws of Bollywood formulaic films. In a way, MUSAFIR reflects the transition of Hindi cinema, the changing face of Indian cinema. In MUSAFIR, Gupta explores new territory, giving the material a stark edge, innovation and a thick, memorable atmosphere. It's an almost original tale that's not contrived or recycled. In this film, he delves into infidelity, incest, ill luck, paranoia, mistrust, murder, deception, fraud, money and the mafia. It's a feast for the senses, as long as you have a strong stomach Cinematography is of international quality. The black and white inserts, usage of hand-held camera, vivid close-ups, zip-switches from smooth to grainy, unique camera angles and effects give the film a chic and modish look. Action is realistic and that works greatly in a film like this. MUSAFIR is embellished with some great performances, but the film clearly belongs to Anil Kapoor. No two opinions on that! The actor ignites the screen with an authoritative performance. It wouldn't be wrong to state that the film signals the resurgence of this extremely talented actor. His unshaven look, the gamut of expressions, the effort that has gone into this performance is exemplary. This is without doubt his best performance so far! Sanjay Dutt is not on the front seat this time, but his character is the type that would draw ceetees and taalis from the masses. Yet, all said and done, the writers should've focused more on Dutt in the post-interval portions mainly. But the actor's screen presence [note the sidelocks extending to his beard] will prove one fashion statement in days to come.
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