Chopsticks (Netflix) - an introverted and somewhat submissive Nirma (Mithila Palkar) gets the shock of her life when she is conned and her brand new car stolen. She is directed to Mr. Artist (Abhay Deol), a magician with locks who she must team up with to recover the vehicle, not before a few transformational experiences that will make her emerge stronger and more confident.
Mithila Palkar is very impressive as Nirma - her demure demeanor and dialogue delivery are quite an antidote to the avatar she essayed in Karwaan. Abhay Deol is superlative, naturally easygoing, confident and suave. Vijay Raaz is volatile but almost typecast now. The ending is rather simplistic and underwhelming, contrary to the expectations of a witty or physical showdown, but I guess there lies the novelty of Chopsticks. The film steers clear of dramatic situations and keeps the humour intact. Some one liners are quite startling but their timing is fantastic - you'll instantly connect with them everytime they are spoken.
Mithila Palkar is very impressive as Nirma - her demure demeanor and dialogue delivery are quite an antidote to the avatar she essayed in Karwaan. Abhay Deol is superlative, naturally easygoing, confident and suave. Vijay Raaz is volatile but almost typecast now. The ending is rather simplistic and underwhelming, contrary to the expectations of a witty or physical showdown, but I guess there lies the novelty of Chopsticks. The film steers clear of dramatic situations and keeps the humour intact. Some one liners are quite startling but their timing is fantastic - you'll instantly connect with them everytime they are spoken.