This is one amazing movie. I did not believe that this story would fit so perfectly into Bombay but it has surprised me very much.
Actually I am doing a research project on Shakespearean adaptations and that is how i came to watch this movie. I read a previous user comment asking whether it sticks closely to the original story or not. Well i must say it sticks very closely to the original story (a lot more than many other modern adaptations of Shakespearean plays) and it overcomes cultural barriers to keep the story as well flowing and as enthralling with all its evil and dark atmosphere. The important themes of blood and evil are kept very intact.
From the very beginning of the movie, when the corrupt cops shoot the lad and blood splatters over the part that signifies Bombay on the diagram drawn by Pandit, showing that Bombay is going to be covered in blood, the theme is made evident.
I feel that this movie is one of kind in our film industry and is a must watch, especially if you appreciated the original Shakespearean play. You won't be disappointed.
Actually I am doing a research project on Shakespearean adaptations and that is how i came to watch this movie. I read a previous user comment asking whether it sticks closely to the original story or not. Well i must say it sticks very closely to the original story (a lot more than many other modern adaptations of Shakespearean plays) and it overcomes cultural barriers to keep the story as well flowing and as enthralling with all its evil and dark atmosphere. The important themes of blood and evil are kept very intact.
From the very beginning of the movie, when the corrupt cops shoot the lad and blood splatters over the part that signifies Bombay on the diagram drawn by Pandit, showing that Bombay is going to be covered in blood, the theme is made evident.
I feel that this movie is one of kind in our film industry and is a must watch, especially if you appreciated the original Shakespearean play. You won't be disappointed.