Rio Hayward
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Arianna Moses
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Matylda Swan
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
Prabhgeet Sandhu
I've seen this movie more than 15 times. The director (Anurag kashyap) has done a brilliant and outstanding job & showed the real meaning of film making. The screenplay is chiseled with genuine characters & their performance is highly appreciable. The art of photography is mind-blowing which has never been seen yet in any other Bollywood movie. I consider this movie in the category of "Masterpiece collection" in Bollywood. It's a fine blend of contemporary drama & factual romance with perfect music as a luscious ingredient. The storyline revolves around three main characters dev(abhay deol) whose ego doesn't let him accept his mistake, Paro(Mahi gill)accepts her parents decision after being insulted by Dev, Chanda aka leni ( kalki koechlin) after being disowned by her family & humiliation pushes her into prostitution. Story reveals the connectivity of both characters dev and chanda after sharing their past melancholy. The most appealing factor of this film is its environment with classic scenes of masterful editing. The way its music connect with the situations gives a realistic touch to story. The lifestyle of characters depict the real picture of today's cause for relationship issues eventually leads to usage of alcohol and drugs to find solace. Some of the content is offensive so it's not a family movie. Heads off for acting and direction once again. People who don't know anything about the 'Art House cinema', please don't watch this movie.
clearwinner
Yes, this movie stands tall in all its forms. The movie is a must watch because you rarely find this kind of perfection in an Indian movie. Strong storyline, top class direction, superb acting by all the leads and the subordinates as well and my most preferred and the mainly missing component of an Indian movie is its Excellent soundtrack. Amit Trivedi take a bow. I wanted to watch such a movie and never expected to be of this standards even after reading the reviews as you know the Indian critics exaggerate everything. Bu t man this is a class in itself. Keeping minor flaws aside this movie was Perfect. We need such movies in India and with Anurag Kashyap there it seems possible.
museumofdave
This is not your old-fashioned Bollywood film, with colored saris unfurled in green fields with dancing waves of wheat while romance blooms back at home in spite of interference from the older generation: when those musicals are good they are very good indeed.Instead, this is a gritty modern take on misunderstood romance, on living an attitude rather than a reasoned existence. The story is brilliantly filmed in many ways, with lots of electric neon color, the stunning visuals backed by a modern beat, a trio of moon dancers tossed in at one point for ironic counterpoint. I thought the young actress Kalki Koechlin was sensationally effective as a young woman on the run from her past, but the lead, Abhay Deol, although magnetic, can only carry moody angst so far, and after almost two hours of sulky, unshaven drugged-out, drunken staggering, Id had enough--how many times do I really want Abhay to get drunk or stoned or beat up?. It is fascinating to see the Bollywood product evolving in modern ways, but although sincerity was evident from this film, it went on about an hour too long: someone get the scissors!
Indranil Pal
Well I saw this movie almost after 2 yrs of it's release. I don't know in-spite of it's raving reviews I underrated this movie when it is released.But one way it is good at that time I was inside "emotional aatyachar" so it wud have made me more emotional :PComing to the movie now... Wowwww is the first word.. I mean is it a bollywood movie? yes bollywood has moved a long way. Each scene and each character is crafted with thought, creativity and most importantly common sense (which is lacking in 99% of the directors in bollywood). Acting:- Hats off to Abhay Deol. i felt he really drank and took drugs.. superb acting. The beauty of acting is going with the character. First part of the movie we see an innocent, tom boy and a typical punjaban Mahi Gill and next a very mature married lady who comes to tell his ex-bf that she also has guts to remind the insult he did to her.That scene was superbNow finally coming to Chanda. Don't mind but the way Kalki acted I really thought she is a prostitute. It is very difficult to portrait a person , a lifestyle which u never lived. Both Mahi and Kalki dint look like that they are newcomersDirection and Screenplay:- Anurag has his own style and that is his trade mark. Nothing much to say about this genius but the scenes where he has shown Abhay fully in grip of drugs n alcohol with camera focusing on Abhay and background moving was awesomeMusic:- Finally here comes the most important part. Music in Dev D plays a very imp role, so imp that I will rather call this movie Dev D the musical. Each and every track is appropriate and different like the movie. I know it wud have been very difficult for Amit to deliver such a master piece. That is the reason why he got national award Bravo!!!All total it is an awesome experience to watch this movie. The one mark which I cut was because of the last part before the ending where Abhay is again shown drunk and deep inside drugs. I mean it cud have been edited. Though it is a very minor flaw which I cud find but all total this movie is an all time classic which redefines the style of movie making in India.
