Written by
Sonali Sharma
Review for the film "
Road"
Runtime:
1 Hour 35 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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Road, Movie is a wonderful tribute to India and Cinema, directed by
Dev Benegal
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. It was screened in the 2009 Toronto Film Festival and 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.
PLOT:
Vishnu (
Abhay Deol
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) is a troubled man, uninterestingly stuck in the middle of his father’s hair oil business. He escapes from it at the first given chance. So, he takes a proposition of driving a classic 1942 Chevy truck, traversing the desert to the sea, where it is sold to a museum. On the way, he hesitantly picks up three travellers - a clever boy from a dhaba (Mohammed Faizal), a talkative old man named Chacha (
Satish Kaushik
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), and a ravishing hippie woman (
Tannishtha Chatterjee
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). The journey, which begins as an escape for Vishnu, turns life-changing. He discovers that the truck was once a travelling cinema, fitted with forty-year old reels and a projector. On their way, they encounter a corrupt cop and a dishonourable water lord who steals water from the desert to make more money. How did the four escape from these wicked people? What do they do? How was the whole journey experience for each of them? Watch the movie to find out.
ANALYSIS:
This feature film is a mystical ode to the cinema by Dev Benegal. His direction is top-notch. His characters are raw and real. He skillfully uses the desert terrain to create a magical aura. The French cinematographer, Michel Amathieu, does a flawless job of capturing the true essence of the film. Music by Michael Brook is hauntingly beautiful.
STAR PERFORMANCES:
Every actor gives an exemplary performance. The understated performances add to the vibrancy of the movie. Abhay Deol is impressive. Satish Kaushik and Faizal are unforgettable. Tannishtha performs ably.
What’s there?
1. Stupendous performances.
2. Commendable direction.
3. Brilliant technicality.
What’s not there?
1. Crisp editing.
VERDICT:
Watch the movie for a remarkable tribute to the booming potential of cinema. It is a memorable odyssey across the vibrant lands of India.
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