Reviews

Ludo

My Rating: 8.3

Preview:

Stories are like a game of Ludo, intersecting with each other—sometimes lazy moves, sometimes joyride jumps.

On one side, Corona paced down our lives a bit; on the other side, this movie gives a little push to our halted thirst for entertainment.

Review:

I am an admirer of out-of-the-league cinema work, such as anthologies, non-linear narratives, and interwoven, uneven timelines.

Anurag Basu brings us a touch of entertainment with this fine piece of art. The movie starts with a game of Ludo and throughout the film, it entertains and surprises us in the same way the game does.

Just as the game has different colors, the stories have different shades. Like you never know what "your move" has hidden inside for you on the next turn, the narration takes you on a journey of ups and downs, twists and turns.

The use of old songs adds a humorous and retro touch to the storytelling. The words of the song "Dil Julaha" are beautiful and well-woven into the narrative.

Anurag Basu has also cleverly used one of my favorite tropes, which reminds me of the movie HALO, where a little girl's love and sacrifice for a puppy is expressed in an emotional way.

I watched Lootcase last month, which was of a similar genre, but could not impress from the point of a tight narrative, strong stories, or character performances. But this movie has proven its bar.

Abhishek Bachchan has once again shown what real potential he has, which has been underutilized since Guru.

The climax has something really wonderful hidden for you. So, do not miss it and enjoy an entertaining ride of fun, romance, thriller, and wonderful storytelling.