After hearing so much about this movie, went in even without watching the trailer, but from the very beginning of the movie, boy was I glued to the screen!
Loved the way the complex character of Shiva was portrayed.... The way he is constantly running away from his destiny and taking refuge in the 'material luxuries' (aka. Drink, waste away time etc.).
The movie, do subtly and brilliantly captures the exploration of innocence by the rich and powerful! The different paths to the same end (DRFO and Shiva), the complexity and diversity of culture.... Just WOW!
When the climax approached, I was left speechless! Had tears in my eyes and had my hands folded(completely unknowningly). I drive back with my wife after a late night show here in Australia and was a good 45 min drive and we both didn't utter a word!
I was still in a state of trance the whole of next day!!!
If this doesn't deserve an Oscar.... Then not sure what else does....
Loved the way the complex character of Shiva was portrayed.... The way he is constantly running away from his destiny and taking refuge in the 'material luxuries' (aka. Drink, waste away time etc.).
The movie, do subtly and brilliantly captures the exploration of innocence by the rich and powerful! The different paths to the same end (DRFO and Shiva), the complexity and diversity of culture.... Just WOW!
When the climax approached, I was left speechless! Had tears in my eyes and had my hands folded(completely unknowningly). I drive back with my wife after a late night show here in Australia and was a good 45 min drive and we both didn't utter a word!
I was still in a state of trance the whole of next day!!!
If this doesn't deserve an Oscar.... Then not sure what else does....