Monday, March 23, 2009

Dombivli fast (2005) (7/10)

Saga of an honest man whose rage gets turned on by events in a way beyond his control. Since he has not planned on being enraged, he does not have a plan to vent his rage. But there is a pattern that develops. As always the public does not understand what is happening. Or rather, a fraction thinks he is a hero, another thinks he is a threat and a good fraction are indifferent. The media tries to use it both ways, and then there are the political gimmicks, and the police are of course in the picture. The movie tries to appeal to a higher conscience which is difficult to bring into play unless one can pause for a moment to think. Who will change the society? Will you? How? Will you help someone who is trying to?

I was hoping that they may show a way out for people who want to raise at least a miniscule voice. But I guess it IS non-trivial. One has to fight ones own fight and be prepared for the consequences. Life was never promised to be a bed of roses. But that is what makes it enticing.

Dombivli fast (2005) (7/10)