If you, like me, feel starved of having watched a really good movie lately, The Lunchbox couldn't have come at a better time. Critically acclaimed and highly lauded, Lunchbox deserves every bit of appreciation that comes its way and more. The recipe is simple, the ingredients pure and the result couldn't have been more pleasing to the eye. This one truly takes the cake
The movie itself is sheer poetry in motion, each scene having its own significance, each lingering moment with its own story to tell. Despite having a predictable plot-line, the director holds your attention for all through the comfortable 104 minutes it runs for. The writing is high quality ? some of it almost seeming as if you are actually reading a book by an acclaimed author rather than watching a movie.
Taking an all too familiar setting and giving it its own desi twist allowing such focus on Mumbai and its daily life is only one feather in the pretty cap of debutante film-maker Ritesh Batra. From the songs that play in the background to the slight instances which might miss you the first time round every frame serves a purpose. If you watch it with a keen eye, there?s many a scene you would want to look back on and discuss with your friends as to how brilliantly it was executed and the direction that achieved that result
What makes The Lunchbox even more of a treat is the superb cast that delivers it. Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur, the two main leads in the story, make it their own and its hard not to get connected. There aren?t any tight hugs and kisses, yet the bond is apparent and emotions are strong. Simple words convey far more meaning and the ending ? wait..to reveal more would be unfair. Nawazuddin Siddiqui has impressed always and while he isn't at his best in this one, there?s no disappointment either
If you haven?t already placed your orders for this sumptuous meal go do it at once, a feast like this is always in high demand and you wouldn't want (DVD) leftovers with this one.
Bon apetit
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