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Newton Movie Review

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Review for the film " Newton"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 47 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 22-09-2017

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Similar To: Visfot, Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai, Love Sitara, Colourrs Of Love

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3.8 / 5.00

3.53 / 5.0

CAST & CREW

Pankaj Tripathi

Sanjay Mishra

Aanand L Rai

Anjali Patil

Rajkummar Rao

Amit Masurkar

Manish Mundra

Benedict Taylor

Shiladitya Bora

Angelica Monica Bhowmick

Sachin Lovalekar

Naren Chandavarkar

Anish John

Mukesh Prajapati

Mayank Tewari

Pranit Purao

Romil Modi

Tejas Girish Thakker

Raghav Gupta

Niraj Gera

Ganesh Shetty

Sidharth Meer

Koteswara Rao SV

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Producer:

Aanand L Rai

Manish Mundra

Music Director:

Benedict Taylor

Naren Chandavarkar

Editor:

Shweta Venkat

Director:

Amit Masurkar

Movie Actor:

Rajkummar Rao

Pankaj Tripathi

Movie Actress:

Anjali Patil

Supporting Actress:

Anjali Patil

Costume Designer:

Sachin Lovalekar

Sound Designer:

Niraj Gera

Director of Photography:

Swapnil Sonawane

Executive Producer:

Raghav Gupta

Line Producer:

Ganesh Shetty

Associate Producer:

Shiladitya Bora

Casting Director:

Romil Modi

Tejas Girish Thakker

empty:

Koteswara Rao SV

Screenplay Writer:

Amit Masurkar

Mayank Tewari

Production Designer:

Angelica Monica Bhowmick

Sound Mixer:

Anish John

Colorist:

Sidharth Meer

Sound Editor:

Robinkkutty

Pranit Purao

Supporting Actor:

Sanjay Mishra

Mukesh Prajapati

empty:

Hardik Meriya

Pankaj Tripathy

Raghuvir Yadav

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Plot:

The movie begins with the dreadful scene of the Naxalities expressing their boycott to the election in Chattisgarh by assassinating various leaders. Nutan Kumar aka Newton Kumar is rule-abiding and convinced about the principles of life. He believes that the rules are what can make everything function smoothly, and takes up the responsibility of being the presiding officer to conduct the election of 76 eligible voters in the troubled tribal region after an official backs out due to health issues.As he is, all about rules and regulations, where the procedure and process are important, he is at loggerheads with a cynical military official Aatma Singh who's doesn't worry or care about the requirements and only to get them back alive. The story is honest and heartfelt with humor in the most unexpected places. Even after unavoidable circumstances, Newton makes sure that the elections are conducted adhering to the Handbook of rules and regulations.

Analysis:

Newton is Amit Masurkar Amit Masurkar is a film director, who mainly works >> Read More... directorial after Sulaemaani Keeda(2013). The movie is a black comedy that dwells between idealism and reality.To personify the concept Newton Kumar(Rajkumar Rao) and Aatma Singh(Pankaj Tripathi) bring out the rift and thus bringing in a lot of humor. The story is also a brilliant perceptive movie that casts an unflinching eye on the mockery of the electoral process, and the concept of democracy that we are proud.The movie moves you especially in the parts were the tribals and poor folk is manipulated and traumatized.

Star Performance:

The movie is blessed with a brilliant star cast.The actors have portrayed their character beyond excellence. It's difficult to say who did better as they hold their character like a second skin.The supporting cast also fares well be it Newton's easy going official Loknath played by Raghubir Yadav Raghubir Yadav is an Indian movie, television and >> Read More... or the practical-minded school teacher Maiko played by Anjali Patil.The rift between Rajkumar and Pankaj is dark yet humorous.The actors are a proof of Newton’s rule, every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

What's there?

A good star cast, a good story, a good direction and everything else in between.

What's not there?

Pace.
You might think that some scenes are rather slow and dragging.

Verdict:

The movie has made its point and in a way, no other movie can. It's a definite ⅘. The movie is a perceptive take on the satire of the electoral process yet doesn't let you lose the pride of being the world's biggest democratic country.