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Banal I mainly had a sense that the film is trying to be intelligent and intense but fails. It is obvious that love is going to triumph over money. Its not that the ending and message is banal but how the whole progression to it is so so disappointingly polarised and flat. Its a great subject- considering we do live in a materialistic world and dating does reflect that very clearly. But still. Characters were one dimensional. One was not invested in any of them coz one didn't know them. There is no chemistry or passion with either of the men. Also I did not understand the need to put early man and woman and why they have to be brown !!??????

Loved watching this amazing film that sheds new light on the relationalities between humans and other creatures. It is a film that sensitises us about the experiences of our companion pets without trying to view things from “their lens”. Such films are so important to see this world from a broad perspective and in terms of our roles in relation other species. And yes I am a dog lover. The film is however about a lot more and will resonate with anyone who has experienced death, loss and grief.

Wonderfully shot, excellent script, brilliant performance by everyone. extremely nuanced and astute character development.

Tight script. Immigrant Story. Some good performances -some not. Kareena has convincingly played her part as a grieving mother. The story unravels in a layered manner and keeps you hooked. What is most interesting for me is how the film portrays a cycle of hate: Misogyny, homophobia, racism, communalism - are all intertwined and feed each other across generations. We might think they are different issues, “causes” but they are essentially all the same. Society has failed the individual and this film shows it through a microcosm of the immigrant world - where violence erupts and characters partake in self sabotage. Children suffer the most as they are raised in less than fertile/ extractive/ unsafe environments. Even if they survive into adulthood, they develop deeply fractured identities that compel them into cycles of self - hate and harm to others. In this bleak world , there is no escape. Each and every character is haunted by what is much bigger than a specific murder case. It is a chain of violence and deep suffering that seems unstoppable.

Very nice and heartwarming. Interesting characters; good script.

Never a dull moment. Interesting take on gender issues. Fantastic performance by almost all actors, especially the leads.

excellent film! Fantastic script and performance.

Visually stunning with attention to detail in reconstructing the past. All actors are very good and display nuanced and layered characterisation. The interconnection between a new medium, a fragmented nation and the metaphor of the ghost haunting almost every character and situation is riveting. Nostalgia for cinema is experienced as at once familiar, emotional and dark.

The film makes more sense when seen in context of the contemporary moment. It is a comment on the current political climate in India and the nationalist narrative. One of SRk’s most important films in terms of star persona.

A very nice film about the complexities of relationships. Time travel is almost like a metaphor for relationships' ups and downs, loops and stagnation. Fantastic performance and a heartwarming story.