Talaash

My review: Talaash

Many average movies ends up being a better one by an intelligent climax twist. On the contrary for some others an insipid ending would spoil the good work done thus far. "Talaash" belongs to the later category. Written and directed by Reema Katgi with inputs from some big names in Bollywood like Anurag Kashyap, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, "Talaash" is an engrossing tale which keeps the viewers guessing right till the end before an unimaginative twist disappoints big time.

Screenplay could have been better. First half is good both pace wise and the manner in which the happenings hold one's attention. As with movies of such "whodunnit" genre, viewers are introduced to many characters on whom our suspicion is spewed upon. The second half of the movie slackens and the pace goes in for a toss. Nothing much happens with movie focusing more on the complicated grief reaction of the protagonist. It gets boring before the lackadaisical climax rubs salt in the already burning bruise. 

When Farhan Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap are the dialogue writers one would expect lot of sparks in the dialogues. Sadly expect for a couple of instances, the dialogues are pretty  ordinary and routine.

What makes the movie work in spite of the negatives is the actors who have done a great job. Aamir Khan is  as good as ever. In fact this role is child's play for an actor of his caliber. Rani Mukerji is good. It is a good comeback for her (who cared about "Aiyya" anyway.!) Kareena Kapoor is earnest in her effort. But the one actor who is just brilliant and make every one take notice is Nawazuddin Siddique. In fact if there is one role which can kindle emotional response from the audience it is his Tehmur.

Ram Sampath's background score is good and technically movie is brilliant. Mohanan is the cinematographer.

On the whole, "Talaash" what could have been a cult classic has got undone by  poor writing especially towards the end.

Bottomline: a pretty average fare

3/5