Photograph is a total repetition of Batra's previous film, "Lunchbox" in terms of theme.
'An inanimate object driving the whole story.' But even though it worked with the previous film, it failed to make an impact in this film. Batra's mantra is "Less is more", which he has clearly tried to convey. But unfortunately sometimes 'Less is not More'. And this film has 'Nothing'.
In terms of plot, even if we ignore for a second the viability of the plot, one might still wonder why the pacing so slow? Can't it be a bit fast? Why waste your time talking with the Taxi-driver, when there are so many ways to move the story forward? I still don't know why someone would even agree to be a temporary girlfriend for a street photographer, after just meeting him once. Just looking at the photograph he clicked! That is too thin for a plot.
The only relief comes from Siddiqui and Malhotra's performance. With their silent glances, they seemed to be equally confused about what is happening around them.
This film is boring.
In terms of plot, even if we ignore for a second the viability of the plot, one might still wonder why the pacing so slow? Can't it be a bit fast? Why waste your time talking with the Taxi-driver, when there are so many ways to move the story forward? I still don't know why someone would even agree to be a temporary girlfriend for a street photographer, after just meeting him once. Just looking at the photograph he clicked! That is too thin for a plot.
The only relief comes from Siddiqui and Malhotra's performance. With their silent glances, they seemed to be equally confused about what is happening around them.
This film is boring.