7/10
Smoke and Mirrors
8 June 2023
There must be something about Indian films that intrigues a foreign viewer. It could be the rhythmic musical score that easily attracts the viewer's ear. It could be the above par acting or the usually decent script. It could be all of the above.

That's why the viewer couldn't appreciate the film initially. Acting is lacklustre except for the lead actor Yami Gautam who nails her part as a flight stewardess who falls in love with a persistent guy. The other credible actor is the lead investigator.

In particular, the scenes inside the hijacked airplane have much to be desired. You feel that the hijackers seem to be just going through the motions without any air of authenticity.

But the film gets better from there particularly when the viewer finally finds out what's really happening and the plot becomes twisty. The viewer realizes why the hijackers act the way they do. The viewer doesn't expect how things turn out. The surprise improves his level of appreciation for the film.

Watch it and let's compare notes.
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