SPIRIT ! One word to describe
this film would be Spirit. And spirit is always adorable. A spirited friend, your
spirited dog or a toddler who jumps up and down in high spirits. It lifts you
up. Gives you a kick, a sort of sweet high and lives with you for some time. A
long time. This film is all about that
spirit. The first half is adorable, funny and simply heart melting. The tiny
details and dialogues, the small things that make life juicy and worthy, all
captured beautifully. It has a sweet, docile husband who acts like a cute
sticky puppy with his wife and the wife always cracking jokes and pulling his
legs which he rather enjoys. The naked uninhibited thoughts of wonder or worry
expressed to the partner at night once the bedroom lights are turned off. The
cute and lively spirit of the wife who dotes on her husband and child. Her
spirit to do something in her life and enjoy doing it. The spirit to take up a
challenge and have the confidence to deliver. Even if it is that of a radio
jockey with a seductive voice entertaining men of all ages and intentions.
This film has a special story and
great performances by all the characters. The film is almost predictable. But the
beauty of the film is in the narrative and detailing which makes it engrossing
and entertaining. Vidya Balan floors you
with her tactile and emotional performance. Manav Kaul is as good if not better,
in his role as the doting husband. Neha Dhupia is all sass and sexy. A well
rounded story with a strong script and extraordinary direction, Suresh Triveni
definitely deserves an award. The first half had me roaring with laughter and
second half had me in tears. Vidya Balan
is a shining example of the fact that you need not be skinny and toned to act.
She is a true actor with great understanding of her characters. She is talented
to make the writer’s imagination come true. She gives yet another off beat
performance in another great film. A must watch.
Rating – 4.5 / 5
