I've not been a Prakash Jha fan, though I cherish his creations. And Apaharan is one of them, which talks about politics, idealism & crime on a very larger scale.
Ajay Devgn's performance is apt as the protagonist living life with constant intimidation from his idealism-stricken father. Things turn into a state of disarray as he gets involved into corruption, murder & kidnapping. What unfolds is a grave example of the real times and the writers have written it well.
Editing is poor, sadly, whereas the direction & cinematography is fine. Songs are off (with one unnecessary item song). The audience is kept at tenterhooks throughout the first half; second half goes a tad monotonous, yet it is a revealing cinema worth watching & interpreting.
BOTTOM LINE: A humble 6.8 out of 10 for this authentic story & attempt. Recommended!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Profanity: Mediocre | Vulgarity/Porn/Sex:Foreplay: No | Nudity: Mild | Violence: Very Critical | Gore: Strong | Smoking/Alcohol: Strong | Drugs: No
Ajay Devgn's performance is apt as the protagonist living life with constant intimidation from his idealism-stricken father. Things turn into a state of disarray as he gets involved into corruption, murder & kidnapping. What unfolds is a grave example of the real times and the writers have written it well.
Editing is poor, sadly, whereas the direction & cinematography is fine. Songs are off (with one unnecessary item song). The audience is kept at tenterhooks throughout the first half; second half goes a tad monotonous, yet it is a revealing cinema worth watching & interpreting.
BOTTOM LINE: A humble 6.8 out of 10 for this authentic story & attempt. Recommended!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Profanity: Mediocre | Vulgarity/Porn/Sex:Foreplay: No | Nudity: Mild | Violence: Very Critical | Gore: Strong | Smoking/Alcohol: Strong | Drugs: No