Playful and showy, but too much "wreathed" worldwide

Rating: 7/10 (26 February 2013)

Although the movie has a nice balanced approach of visual and spiritual, the plot is still hectic and with too long scenes and repetitions - its duration of about 2 hours could have been avoided. Directing and camera work are, of course, excellent, and powerful nature (the sea, above all) and animals are catchy to follow, but this shipwreck story becomes a bit annoying soon (thanks to the tiger, not totally boring though). Moreover, the flashbacks and recollections could easily be shorter. And the ending, well... Just the joy of storytelling.
As for actors, they are not so memorable, typical Bollywood, and Gerard Depardieu has too small part. Speaking of India-related movies, I would definitely prefer Slumdog Millionaire or The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.