I Want To Talk: Commendable Effort

Watched the movie 'I Want To Talk' yesterday. The reviews were quite mixed but some critics, who often make sense, talked about good performance of Abhishek Bachchan....and that was more than enough.

Have been a Junior Bachchan fan (and well-wisher) since his first movie. I admit that he is not among the finest actors out there...in fact, he is not even close. But I would put it this way... If your brother or son played cricket for India, you would cheer for him - even when you acknowledge that Sachin Tendulkar is the best. I somehow have that kind of relationship with Abhishek Bachchan! I have even endured 'Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost' in an empty movie hall, despite knowing it was terrible!

So, good reviews of Abhishek's performance dragged me out of home for a late night show...something that I avoid these days. And yes, I dragged my partner in crime—my wife—along.

Another motivation was the director - Shoojit Sircar. Have loved most of his work, even the slow paced 'October'.

I liked the movie and the performance of Junior Bachchan. Its a complicated story narrated in a simple manner. One can draw inspiration and hope from the movie but the director did not let it or try to make that the theme. Many a times when we struggle and fight, its all about one day at a time and thats how the story has been narrated, instead of making an attempt towards glorifying the struggle, fight or victory.

Yes, its a one-time watch and not for everyone. It would probably have made more sense to release the movie on OTT. However, in the world of mostly meaningless movies, such movies keep the hope alive. Movie industry is a blend of 'art/storytelling' and 'commerce' and the focus of this movie is clearly on the former.