Water-The Review

Water-The Review

I had watched the movie WATER a couple of days back and since then start wondering why such a Fuzz was creating about making the movie in India.

The movie is not “WoW”ing but definitely not bad either . Firstly,We'll have to keep in mind that this is a story which happened Pre-Independence era. The plot revolves around a couple of women struck in a Widow ashram. I was moved by the performance of Seema Biswas who had previously given a bold performance in Bandit Queen. This was a completely different role and she has exceeded all expectations. Another outstanding performance by the appealing little gal who plays widow and the plight that she goes through.

Lisa Ray is a one of the widows who fall for John Abraham(a Gandhian). John Abraham is a guy with Gandhian Principles and who fights for Women empowerment and Indian freedom. The good thing about their romance is that there is no vulgarity and It is portrayed in good light. The little gal has been the lynchpin of the movie and her character has been better portrayed than sketched by the director. The climax is quite good and it does meet expectations to Director's reputed standards. Overall,the film excels in patches but fails to turn the tide in your favor. It has failed to show the zest which the director had shown in 1947-Earth.

The photography is appealing and A.R.Rahman's score is soothing. But,the location clearly doesn't give us any indication about incidents happening on the shore of Ganges,dVaranasi.

One of the main reasons which made me watch Water was not John Abraham or Lisa Ray or A.R.Rahman's music but rather the publicity generated about the movie that it hurts Hindu sentiments and rallies which was done against it. Well,all that looked like crap and clearly indicates that Politicians trying to take advantage of Filmi Janta to seek publicity during Elections. Deepa Mehta seems to be vindicated by her efforts. Movie can be watched once ONLY!! But,I still don't understand how this movie was nominated for Oscars. Strange Though...

The film deserves a modest 3 out of 5