A swashbuckling opening scene sets the pace for
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, from the start to about an hour into the movie, director Dibakar Banerjee impress us to the core. The film has very different storyline that we don't normally get to see in Bollywood's offerings, and is more on the lines of Jason Broune than the old James Bond stuff. Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar caters to a niche audience who can understand the deeply layered subtexts of the plot. Dibakar Banerjee surely knows how to bring the best out of actors like Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra who have delivered their career best performance.
Cinematography is brilliantly handled, especially the indoor shots. Screenplay is a gem, though it is a bit sophisticated, they way it is crafted & presented by Dibakar Banerjee it is easier to comprehend. With a runtime of 124 minutes, the editor must have been a busy man to keep things in order. Production design, costumes and makeup are par. Music is a mixed bag, has some hits and misses. On the acting front Arjun's rough appearance with deadpan expression and Parineeti's head strong corporate honcho style are pleasing to watch, they are ably supported by Raghuvir Yadhav, Neena Gupta and an over enthusiastic Jaideep Ahlawat.
Overall, like Dibakar Banerjee's earlier works, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar stays away from the regular gimmicks or unnecessary floss. Some might find an issue with the pacing but this slow burner turns out to be a nice satisfying watch. If you're looking for love, action and drama then this may not be for you. But if you're looking for something different to keep you guessing and make you root for both the characters, then this is right down your alley. 6.9 stars out of 10 for a tale well made and told.
Cinematography is brilliantly handled, especially the indoor shots. Screenplay is a gem, though it is a bit sophisticated, they way it is crafted & presented by Dibakar Banerjee it is easier to comprehend. With a runtime of 124 minutes, the editor must have been a busy man to keep things in order. Production design, costumes and makeup are par. Music is a mixed bag, has some hits and misses. On the acting front Arjun's rough appearance with deadpan expression and Parineeti's head strong corporate honcho style are pleasing to watch, they are ably supported by Raghuvir Yadhav, Neena Gupta and an over enthusiastic Jaideep Ahlawat.
Overall, like Dibakar Banerjee's earlier works, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar stays away from the regular gimmicks or unnecessary floss. Some might find an issue with the pacing but this slow burner turns out to be a nice satisfying watch. If you're looking for love, action and drama then this may not be for you. But if you're looking for something different to keep you guessing and make you root for both the characters, then this is right down your alley. 6.9 stars out of 10 for a tale well made and told.