October

Its great to see Hindi cinema graduate from the mold of hero, heroine, villain, dance and dhishum dhishum to a variety of new genres and themes. We see so many new stories. Different from the old, rusty and repetitive films. Films that have variety that cover human emotions other than love. And even if it is love the story is the champion and not the plain vanilla puppy love. October is light, simple, modest and drama free. It is a story that could happen to any of us. The film is as easy as any of our lives or our friend’s lives happening in front of us. 

A sweet story of an unusual character who is given in to the possibility of love. A character so plain and naïve that he goes on to do everything for that tiny possibility. Mocked at and ridiculed by the “regular” world for his nature and actions, Dan is that eccentric friend we all have who does not easily fit in. He has his own outlandish and childish ways and a belief system that is almost faulty. And he gives up everything for that belief.

The best part of this film is the importance of not so important things of life. The carpet of night jasmine fallen on the green grass. It’s delicate yet captivating smell that can drive a person to live and not die. The small favors of friends which tell you how much they care. They do it even though they do not have to. The tiny issues and small misgivings which blow out of proportion and get people into fights. Its like that lovely faint breeze that makes the evening beautiful. Like the small waves at the lake which do no more than lightly kiss your feet. This film may be boring for many , but the best part is its soft feathery feel that will warm you and make you feel complete.

Varun Dhawan has given a great performance but it is so obvious he is trying very hard. Does he lack confidence? If he does he should not. Because he is a good actor. Banita Sandhu gives a convincing performance. This is a good film if you are the kind who can simply gaze at the sky or watch rain for hours together or just sit on a park bench doing nothing.

Rating – 3.5 / 5