Ajit Duara
It is a treatise on corruption that is neither funny nor tragic, nor even moral.
Even for a film made a few years ago, it does have rather outdated views on relationships.
Sheer incredulity at the film’s solutions to the country’s ills keeps one transfixed.
A disaster both from Mani Ratnam’s side as well as the lead actors’ interpretation of their characters.
Scorsese showcases his skill as an actor’s director yet again in this psychological thriller.
A simplified view of politics, perhaps, but this film captures well the ruthlessness of politicians.