Here we present a realistic look at the world political reality by presenting an interesting issue. The story tells of a political man named Bhasker Sanyal, a left-wing politician who has been banished to exile because of an error he committed. It seems that this process has led to a secret result that is shaking the fate of the political future of the state and may turn the scales very dramatically.
Prakash Jha aims for something trenchant about thwarted destiny and ugly ambition in modern Indian democracy but mostly winds up with a convoluted and tonally awkward Godfather rehash, with nary a character worth rooting for.
The film -- full of romance, intrigue and fraternal strife -- is too diffuse to score political points. Or to have much impact.
NYC Movie Guru
June 05, 2010
A contrived, overlong, convoluted and emotionally hollow political thriller that's high on production values and style, but low on substance, palpable suspense and poignancy.
Its adult and hard-hitting subject matter probably won't bring in masala-loving family crowds, but it offers a lesson with long-lasting emotional and moral impact for thinking audiences.
