By Hindustan Times
Reema Kagti has hit the bull's eye with crime-thriller Talaash, featuring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji within the lead. Film critics have unanimously called it a must watch.
Talaash
Genre: Crime/Thriller
Director: Reema
Kagti
Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji
Writers: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
Music Director: Ram Sampat
Reviewer: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama
Rating: ****1/2
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/popup/2012/11/talaash-poster.jpgTal... stands on its feet given that it merges conspiracy, tension and tragedy with dexterousness. Add to it the turn of events, the razor sharp dialogue and of course, the suspense... Talaash takes the suspense angle to a brand new altitude altogether, emerging into a really constructed mystery.
On the whole, TALAASH is an exceptional film. A taut psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the end, it leaves you spellbound, leaves you mesmerized, leaves you with an exclamation, 'Wow!'. An absolute must look forward to all movie buffs. You simply can't afford to overlook this one!
Reviewer: Kanika Sikka, DNA
Rating: ***1/2
Aamir Khan is back and yes, with a bang. Despite the fact that this reviewer isn't a die-hard fan of Aamir Khan, in fact that you would be able to love him or hate him, but there is no escaping his films. Talaash, which was originally slated to release last year, proves again this actor's films aren't to be skipped and fully definitely worth the wait.
In all, Talaash successfully whets the appetite of all of the Aamir Khan fans. As for the story, you'll be able to always trust Zoya Akhtar to offer her best. Talaash isn't a flawless film, however it is an interesting tale that compels one to seem beyond that that's evident. You cannot miss this one.
Reviewer: Shomini Sen, Zee News
Rating: ****
Writing and making thrillers is rarely easy. It needs to be gripping, should engage the viewers and has to influence clear of predictability. And Reema Kagti's 'Talaash' scores in these kind of aspects.
Written by Reema and Zoya Akhtar, Talaash grips you from the first actual shot and keeps you hooked throughout the two and half hours of its runtime. A tale of loss, betrayal and revenge, the film explores the numerous versions of truth and questions the obvious, leaving the viewer contemplating things unexplained.
Watch it for the tale. That's the actual hero of the film. The bright actors are only an icing at the cake.
Reviewer: Sukanya Verma, Rediff
Rating: ***1/2
Analysis is the birthright of murder mysteries. And there are three sub-genres to it -- one that deliberates at the technique and scheme of an execution, the opposite which is dependent upon the shock and surprise of who did it and eventually and maybe most underestimated is the one who deals with the motive fuelling the joys of investigation. And it's this very psychological post-mortem of why over who that dictates the immensely fascinating and absorbing developments of Reema Kagti's Talaash.
Talaash is a riveting combination of sentiment and suspense. And it's certainly raised my bar for Reema Kagti as a filmmaker.
Reviewer: Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV
Rating: ***1/2
By no means is Talaash the tip of your seek for the easiest whodunit. But there may be such a lot going for this compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale set within the dark, grimy underbelly of Mumbai which you can barely take your eye off the screen.
Aamir Khan sinks his teeth into the cop act with effortless ease but underplays his hand to intensify the introspective nature of the troubled man. A deglamorised Rani Mukherji plays her role with finesse and an excellent sense of empathy, while Kareena Kapoor is at her seductive best. To not be missed.
