I know it sounds like too much, but I really do believe Black is one of the best movies that has come out of Bollywood. Everything seemed so flawless in the movie - direction, acting, lighting, art direction, cinematography. It was almost as if I was watching a Hollywood movie...every detail was attended to. Performance wise, everyone did amazingly...and when you cant pinpoint one single actor in the movie who did better than the rest, you know the director did his work. Amitabh was of course his superb self...I can't believe that man. I mean I have followed his movies from the time I watched my first movie and his passion and commitment do not seem to waver at all...this truly is one of his career-defining roles and that when he has already "been there, done that" for about 30 years! Rani was charming and wonderful in the 2nd half, and the little girl Ayesha was just unbelievable. I loved the way SLB dealt with the themes of sibling rivalry and sex/physical love in the movie...it did not stand out as awkward and was very maturely done. This has to be one of the best finished products that has come out of Bollywood...I really do hope it gets nominated for the Oscars as it deserves every bit of that. All I can say is...SLB has done black magic here.
