New York: A review
One very unfortunate event that alienated the Muslim community from the rest of the world forever was 9/11- ever since then, Islamic fundamentalism has only seen a rise. Does 'New York' find any answers to a solution to Islamic fundamentalism?
NEW YORK, as the title suggests is a film based in New York and the aftermath of the felling of New York’s and US’s, one of the most prestigious symbols – World Trade Centre or the Twin-towers as they were fondly called.
Having been to New York myself and having visited the site where the twin towers existed – the heart bleeds at the barbaric act of a few Islamic-fundamentalists.
The film opens in present times – 2008 – FBI is in hot-pursuit of a taxi and catches a cache of fire-arms. The taxi belongs to Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh).
He is detained and the FBI officer, Roshan (Irrfaan) gives him an offer to bust his – once upon a time friend, Sam (John Abraham) now married and settled with Maya (Katrina Kaif), for whom Omar too, had feelings.
During interrogation, it is revealed Omar came to US in 1999 to pursue studies in New York University and struck a friendship with Maya and Sameer over chess and rugby.
After, Maya confesses her love for Sam; Omar shifted to Philadelphia.
The question for the protagonist Omar is – Is Sam really a terrorist?
Sam reveals post-9/11 he was detained by the FBI and subjected to inhuman torture. Does the inhuman torture take a toll on Sam and he turns into a terrorist?
That is New York; though ironically much of the movie has been shot in Philadelphia; so why not call it Philadelphia? Well, there is a Hollywood movie; considered to be a cult-classic by the same name!
What rocks the movie:
Cinematography by Aseem Mishra, absolutely riveting.
Decent performances by the lead actors.
A captivating first half.
What chucks the movie:
Second half seems to be a bit confused; though the things pick up during climax.
Verdict:
An average fare, but watchable – more so after the two inanities we were recently subjected to; also, the film is eons better than director Kabir Khan’s earlier Kabul Express.
The film opens in present times – 2008 – FBI is in hot-pursuit of a taxi and catches a cache of fire-arms. The taxi belongs to Omar (Neil Nitin Mukesh).
He is detained and the FBI officer, Roshan (Irrfaan) gives him an offer to bust his – once upon a time friend, Sam (John Abraham) now married and settled with Maya (Katrina Kaif), for whom Omar too, had feelings.
During interrogation, it is revealed Omar came to US in 1999 to pursue studies in New York University and struck a friendship with Maya and Sameer over chess and rugby.
After, Maya confesses her love for Sam; Omar shifted to Philadelphia.
The question for the protagonist Omar is – Is Sam really a terrorist?
Sam reveals post-9/11 he was detained by the FBI and subjected to inhuman torture. Does the inhuman torture take a toll on Sam and he turns into a terrorist?
That is New York; though ironically much of the movie has been shot in Philadelphia; so why not call it Philadelphia? Well, there is a Hollywood movie; considered to be a cult-classic by the same name!
What rocks the movie:
Cinematography by Aseem Mishra, absolutely riveting.
Decent performances by the lead actors.
A captivating first half.
What chucks the movie:
Second half seems to be a bit confused; though the things pick up during climax.
Verdict:
An average fare, but watchable – more so after the two inanities we were recently subjected to; also, the film is eons better than director Kabir Khan’s earlier Kabul Express.
.New York's a must watch...the second hald is a bit streched but watchable. John Abraham steals the show...he's fab!
.hi amit... nice to have you back... some editorial mistake i guess... para 2 says 'Havn't been' shudnt it be haven been or having been?
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