MOM

Mom is one of those films which get nominated in many categories and maybe win an award for one. It’s a great story with interesting narrative and fresh cinematography. The detailing of emotions of the main characters is meticulous and praiseworthy.  Sridevi stands tall and magnificent as a protagonist. Such is her brilliance that her presence can almost be taken for granted. Her performance is subtle and natural yet poised and important. A lot of work has been done on the cinematography and it is evident. The frames and movements on the celluloid make this film very unique. The director has tried to give an international appeal to the quality of the film. The story is interesting and the narrative is unique with slight gaps here and there. The brutality of rape can never be expressed completely through performing art, yet the film conveys and communicates it powerfully. If only the same tone had been conducted into the rest of the story, the film could have been a masterpiece. I don’t get what Akshay Khanna is doing in the film exactly.

The first half of the film is not for the faint hearted. I would advise you to be strong. There is respite in the second half, but also a bit of disappointment. Hats off to the young actress, Sajal Ali, who delivers a great performance with confidence and ease. Nawazuddin makes his presence felt as always, with a role that fuels the story. A good film after a couple of months is always welcome.

Rating – 3.75