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Wogma rating: Switch channels if it's on cable
Quick review: Full marks for delivering on promise–over-the-top colours, acting, sound, everything and non-stop non-sense (the not good kind.) Takes “leave your brains behind” to new levels of unacceptable without producing that one-odd laugh you thought you’d get.
Wogma rating: Sonchiriya review by meeta is expected on 1 March
Preview: Interesting times these are when you roll your eyes at not only, “yet another film set deep in political issues?” but also, “another film with the emergency as its background?” or “another film with rebels as main characters?” Hopefully, it will be a good one because it is under the able hands of Abhishek Chaubey.
Wogma rating: Watch for sure, preferably in theatre
Quick review: You are not once distracted from the run-down underdog story, the almost voyeuristic gaze at the poor, and even the touch-and-go attitude towards a range of serious issues like wealth and gender inequality, domestic violence, drug abuse and parental pressure. That’s the power of its dialogue, lyrics, production design, performances, and of course its music.
Wogma rating: Catch on TV/online for sure
Quick review: A unique story told rather plainly. I’m not asking for drama but would have liked a bit of a punch in the story-telling. Nevertheless, can be seen as a news item turned into a film owing to seemingly effortless performances by both lead actors.
Wogma rating: Even the keen, wait for it to come on TV/online
Quick review: Ultimately, falls into the category of stories that one of the film’s own characters describes: superficial. While doing so though it has some adorable moments, despite giving away way too much in its trailer. And of course, since it is issue-based, it cannot resist a predictably preachy climax.
Wogma rating: Catch on TV/online for sure
Quick review: Is like a well-made horror film. It is well-made that is why it scares you. And of course, that it is all real-life doesn’t help.
Wogma rating: Catch on TV/online for sure
Quick review: The makers take the strength of the original, real-life story and character for granted and entirely focus on form, rather than content. Good thing then that the brave warrior woman needs no man or depth in writing to shine.
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