I do not want to take away from this film's importance in trying to advance a very important social and cultural issue in India (and in many other parts of the world).
I also give the film makers kudos for the unique way in which the story unfolds; the details of the evening unravelling with the questioning of each witness. And the masterful scenes during the end credits.
However, once again, we have an excellent premise which is failed in execution.
The court case scenes failed to build realism and instead became farcical drama where the lawyers either spewed commentary or attempted to advance their case with witness "gotcha moments". It was cliché and reminiscent of court dramas of 1980.
The defence's case appeared to rest more on sentiment than evidence. And the apparent *blow to the defence's story during one particular testimony was left completely unaddressed.
I was frustrated beyond belief because it seemed completely far fetched that these women with gusto (shouting from their seats in court) were moments later, cowering excessively on the witness stand.
Amitabh Bachchan's acting was sublime and played the quirkiness of the role brilliantly. However, he seemed to step out of character in his more final court appearances.
I also give the film makers kudos for the unique way in which the story unfolds; the details of the evening unravelling with the questioning of each witness. And the masterful scenes during the end credits.
However, once again, we have an excellent premise which is failed in execution.
The court case scenes failed to build realism and instead became farcical drama where the lawyers either spewed commentary or attempted to advance their case with witness "gotcha moments". It was cliché and reminiscent of court dramas of 1980.
The defence's case appeared to rest more on sentiment than evidence. And the apparent *blow to the defence's story during one particular testimony was left completely unaddressed.
I was frustrated beyond belief because it seemed completely far fetched that these women with gusto (shouting from their seats in court) were moments later, cowering excessively on the witness stand.
Amitabh Bachchan's acting was sublime and played the quirkiness of the role brilliantly. However, he seemed to step out of character in his more final court appearances.