Talvar (2015)

Memorable, crazy movie

best movie i've ever seen.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

I have read the Arushi murder case and heard about the 2 movies that came. This one and Rahasya. I had a chance to see Rahasya when it was aired on TV and I saw only 30 min of it. Later I couldn't and I made a mental note to see both these movies when I got a chance. I got the chance to watch Talvar last weekend when it came on TV and I saw it in one go.I read it here that this movie is like rashomon in terms of story telling.That made me watch it even more and boy I was tricked. I hate that line. I don't know if it was a publicity gimmick or cheap fact but Rashomon ???? If that is written by the movie team for publicity then its an insult to the cult rashomon.I don't have to tell the plot or the other relevant items as we all know about it, but I will tell why the movie sucked !!!Once again, as with lots or I would say most of the genres, Bollywod cannot make a genuine movie without adding the masala into it: We cant stick to the bare bones of a true incident and have to add cheap cliche's masala to sell itWhy was even Tabu in the movie with the divorce sub plot with irfan khan? Just to buy some time and increase the length and add a sense of personality to irfan's character. Well it sucked and just took the mind off from the already boring narrativeWhy did we had to bear songs ( in the BG ) but why?The aarushi murder case itself was pumped with emotions and suspense and drama, which handled well could have been thrill of a lifetime but no, Director needs to add all the jazz to spice it up and in the end it left a bland tasteThe screenplay and edit was illogical and vague for the most part if he was trying to create rashomon effect which by the way was not even miles nearIf you have seen rashomon, you can feel every word, scene and the way it seamlessly flows on the screen to capture the 3 perspectives of the same story and doesn't leave a gap or a moment for us to breathe outTalvar does exactly the opposite, its just 1 level up than Crime Patrol but Crime patrol on Sony is hell better in retaining suspense and making it enjoyable. Talvar was just a power-point presentation with some good actors and sub plots thrown in at randomVery disappointed, and considering the stars here on IMDb, I can feel how easy it is to get better ranking in Bollywood movies. It doesn't deserve more than 6 stars, but people in reviews are praising it like anything which is sad. I am sure most of them have not seen rashomon or other movies that create, maintain, thrill and evoke drama and emotions from the audiences when we have such a topic.Most of the scenes in the movies were dramatically enforced to the audience that "wanted" to show what is being done. and most of it was irritating as the cop who came to investigate for the first time. Deliberate attempt to show that the investigation was botched up and it looked naive. I have seen police investigation in India and I know they are not top quality but in this movie they wantedly made them look like jokers and it was irritating.Irfaan Khan was straight out from the Vodaphone Ad and just like in almost all movies, he had the same straight head expression.Its based on true events, so basically the makers had full option to make it RAW and Brutal as it was and ensure full grip over the presentation. But it wasn't, It had all good actors for sure but the presentation was too naive and amateurish. highly disappointing and the ending was too hurried and simple. We all know the ending but still it was far from perfection for an adaption. Need to wait for a few more decades to get a good True story movie to be made in Bollywood. Watch Crime Patrol instead, you wont be disappointing anyone !!

Here are the 10 flaws in Talvar Movie1. Narco analysis as on YouTube shows that Krishna says that He did not murder 2. Irfaan Khan thinks you need to be superman to move a fridge 3. No scene to show why mother left the key on Aarushis door 4. Irfaan Khan doesn't bother to check mobile tower data 5. Shows 2 plus 5 people in house. Even watchman enters but parents unaware due to AC. But they can hear the door bell from the maid !!6. Krishna rather drinks after murder and goes to Aarushis room again to slit her throat .. 7. Parents never seek revenge or justice or look for any reason or evidence for death of their only daughter8. Hemraj is allowed to entertain guests after 12 midnight and also he is allowed to steal liquor from owner !9. 5 doors open and close at least 2 times .. Main Door, Grill, Terrace door, Aarushi's door, Hemraj's door.. Mother dint hear.. Father also dint hear.. 10. Thick Khurki can make surgical precision cut on some important nerveConclusion - Parents may not have murdered.. but they know more

This ranks as one of the best movies I have seen recently, one with a real life incident, and making a bold statement.The script, screenplay , direction , casting and acting were truly exceptional. It was refreshing to see veteran actor Irfan Khan the lead, in his elements. Usage of satirical comedy was fitting and effective that helped in driving home the point the movie intends to make.This movie excels at delivering "sword's blows" at the bitter reality of corruption and indifference that has plagued a few pockets of the Indian bureaucracy, with the law enforcement and the sensation-hungry media in it's spotlight. It contemplates the misfortune of the innocent citizens who are made victims, instead of being delivered justice and the guilty helped out through the loop holes.Giving 9 /10, as the narrative could have been little bit more aggressive, with subtle cinematic elements.

8.5 what the F###!!! lets find out out Baby Guljar -How can Khukhari cut the neck like Surjical knife -In the real Narco Test Ashwini Kumar present at that time and slapping servant in the presence of Doctor but in the movie he just leave his mobile and sitting in any restaurant Why?? -How Baby Guljar know that Palm-Mark on the wall is really of that servant but in the movie that mark is washed out by the rain -Ashwini Kumar is also a UP Police officer and why he is in CBI ....Oh Oh after Crashing Mulayam Singh Yadav in State election by Mayavati....He is very close to Yadav thats why he is in CBI not bcoz of intelligence or honesty...and what about Law & Order when he is in UP and last -The film is made to clean the image of Mr.Talwar and for this manipulate the things to make the servant Guilty..!!!