Toilet is a strong film with a
sound story and a great script. Though there are mistakes made in the execution,
the film still is a good watch. The narrative is engaging and entertaining. The
script writer is talented and experienced. The use of regional Hindi and
colloquial lingo gives the film a unique and likeable personality. A love story
wound around a social issue, Toilet transitions between both the aspects
beautifully. Bhoomi gives a great performance and has a strong presence
fulfilling the character of the modern Indian woman. Akshay is his usual self
with not much change from his last performance. Divyendu Sharma fulfills the character of a
verbose UP’ite, and at some level outshines Akshay. He is a talented actor and looks natural on the
screen. Though the dialogues are entertaining, at some point one may get
irritated of too much chatter. We could do with a few silences and intensity. With
too many songs during the film, one loses the relevance of the song in the
story. Was the director trying to keep up with the norm of a regular Bollywood
film ?
The regressive mentality and
inertia of sticking to culture was interesting. The fight against culture to
let go of old values and welcome the new using something as natural and
essential as the use of a toilet is palpable.
Dealing with the lethargy of the administrative system using a subtle,
funny and effective move was nice. This film could have been edited better by
doing away with unnecessary parts. With a compact 2 hours it could’ve had a
greater impact and a happier audience.
Rating – 3.5 / 5
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