Is Aligarh an important film? It is. Is its subject important? Very. Are the makers of Aligarh sincere about the subject? No doubt about it. Did I like the movie? No Would I recommend people to watch it? Yes
There must be a huge number of constraints on the Aligarh team to make a movie on such a recent event and on such a taboo and misunderstood subject. I absolutely commend their bravery that they managed to make and get the film released.
Other than seeing amazing Manoj Bajpai in one of his best roles, the movie is extremely unsatisfying for the audience. It is as if even the makers are not sure what they want to convey.
I understand that not everything should be handed to audience on a plate. But Siras is all over the place - full of mixed messages. I did not even care about him that much, which I blame on the writer & director.
What I really wanted was a clear and sensitive message that the human need for love & affection works in the same way, be it straight or gay.
Watch Aligarh for Manoj Bajpai - they would use his performance in film schools forever.
There must be a huge number of constraints on the Aligarh team to make a movie on such a recent event and on such a taboo and misunderstood subject. I absolutely commend their bravery that they managed to make and get the film released.
Other than seeing amazing Manoj Bajpai in one of his best roles, the movie is extremely unsatisfying for the audience. It is as if even the makers are not sure what they want to convey.
I understand that not everything should be handed to audience on a plate. But Siras is all over the place - full of mixed messages. I did not even care about him that much, which I blame on the writer & director.
What I really wanted was a clear and sensitive message that the human need for love & affection works in the same way, be it straight or gay.
Watch Aligarh for Manoj Bajpai - they would use his performance in film schools forever.