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From Time Out London
This admirable attempt to push the bolly-envelope is a taunt terrorist thriller set largely in the NRI (‘Non Resident Indian’) community of post-9/11 New York. Naïve Hindu wife Avantika (Kapoor) realises that her Muslim husband Ehsaan (Khan) is part of a terrorist group intent on bombing the NY subway. Can she foil the plot? The film is largely successful, inter alia, in addressing the issue of whether the strict adherence to Islam can be equated to fundamentalism. The ultimate ‘love can change a terrorist’ message is simplistic and the justification for Ehsaan’s behaviour is unimaginative. However, this has to be applauded for exploring a topical and sensitive subject in the widest commercial context. Interesting, entertaining and solidly executed.Author: Anil Sinanan
Time Out London Issue 2048: 19-25 November, 2009
User reviews of this film
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- sam said...
- Posted on Jan 05 2010 09:17 please do not bother! ita a cheap nasty story line pedalling western propaganda these actors will do anything for a few coppers shame on them.
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- safir said...
- Posted on Jan 01 2010 23:46 this movie was good but it should have more action an not always about bombs
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Cast & crew
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 150 mins
UK Release: Nov 20 2009
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