OyeG Review
The film will take you back in past when the Jessica Lall murder case sent shock waves in the country.
New Delhi, 1999, in the nation's capital of India model Jessica Lal
(Myra) is shot dead at a celebrity party. Her crime - refusing to serve a
drink after closing hours. The culprit Manish, son of a prominent
politician, inebriated by a deadly cocktail of alcohol and a sense of
entitlement, thinks he can get away with it. But, Jessica's sister
(Vidya Balan) won't let him. Two women, Jessica's sister and the feisty
TV reporter, Meera Gaity (Rani Mukerji) play central characters in this
power-packed drama where justice finally prevails over money and
political clout. In short, a thrilling saga that will keep you glued to
your seat.
Direction / Screenplay:
Director Rajkumar Gupta (of 'Aamir'
fame) offers a gripping cinematic experience again, that too without a
dominant male character. The film is real and aggressive, and the
subject, touching. The film has effectively captured the essence of
Delhi which is ruled by the power lot. Film's characterization, plot and
music works big time provided you have interest in the subject. The
screenplay is impressive with Vidya being the 'hero' of the film in the
first half and Rani in the second. The court scenes are impressive and
the media circus believable. On the flip side, the story is not
something the audience doesn't know and we wished there was some
entertainment value in the film as a whole. And the song β Aali Re Sali Re β was so very missed in the film.
Performances:
The
first half belongs to Vidya Balan who is a natural in front of the
camea and delivers a performance that has a great impact even if she is
dressed in most ill-fitting clothes and plays a part of a
girl-next-door. She is one actress who conveys a lot without trying too
hard. Rani Mukerji makes a rocking return with 'No One Killed Jessica'
as a gutsy, fearless and abusive reporter. The critics who had written
her off will be forced to sit up and notice her screen presence. Rani
affirms β 'once an actress, always an actress'. The other actors play
their part well and the lesser known faces add to the appeal of the film.
OyeG Verdict
Laced with superlative performances, effective background music and realistic characters, 'No One Killed Jessica' is a gripping, heart-wrenching drama. If you have the interest in the subject, go for it!
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