Different Presentation

Rating: 6/10 (30 January 2006)

(I have not divulged any core information. But, lest I prejudice you with or against the film, I suggest you see the movie first and then read my review.)
This is a different movie. Different in presentation. The content however, is not new. THere have been several movies where the lead character(s) decide(s) not to sit quiet about lack of justice around him. The story writer, I feel, can gain from reading "Game Theory", to evolve as an individual himself/herself. Life does not work exactly like this movie. A movie with a similar concept, which I personally like better, is Trishul with Manoj Bajpai and Raveena Tandon.
Direction/Screenplay: Its a good ploy to compare pre-independence youth with the present day ones. However, after a certain point, I feel, the director has started drumming it into the audience that he is trying to compare. It would have been nice if he assumed his audience to be smarter. Subtle hints would have been good enough. Aamir's performance: He does not really stand out this time, though he is surely above mediocre actors of his class. The movie is realistic and all actors have produced the rt kind of emotions. I felt Kunal could have emoted better. Alice Patten clearly stands out in her performance.