Thappad Review: Crisp, Hard and Deserved!

Even after days of viewing this movie, it has been incredibly difficult for me to review this Taapsee Pannu starrer movie. For everyone considering that it was 'just a slap', Thappad in this movie is just a Metaphor. The movie also stars Tanvi Azmi, Ratna Pathak, Kumud Mishra, Geetika Vidya Ohalyan, Manav Kaul, Dia Mirza, Maya Sarau and Pavail Gulati. It is directed by Anubhav Sinha previously known for 'Article 15', 'Mulk' etc.

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What's Good: Acting: There is absolutely nothing that can be picked out. Perfection by an ensemble cast. Screenplay: For a subject like this, the screenplay could have faltered but Anubhav Sinha and co-writer Mrunmayee Lagoo do it with such finesse and perfection, there is not a single false note. Story: Its biggest strength is the writing. The movie is not at all male-bashing but shows the positive side of men as well. The climax choked me! Music: 'Ek Tukda Dhoop' shines and shines on. Technicalities: Editing, Background Score, Cinematography, everything is PITCH PERFECT.

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What's Bad: NOTHING! At most, apart from 'Ek Tukda Dhoop' none of the songs make an impact.

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Final Word: 'Thappad' is just a metaphor in the movie. Thappad is Anubhav Sinha's and the BEST FILM  in at least the last 10 years and features Taapsee's BEST PERFORMANCE so far. It's not about smashing the patriarchy or anything, it is just the story of a regular housewife who refuses to brush things under the carpet for 'family honour'. Thappad is near to PERFECT FILM. In my 4 years of blogging, I have never rated a movie so high but Thappad is an ABSOLUTE WATCH and gets 4.75 stars! I cannot stress the fact that how much perfection the film has obtained and the fact that it should NOT BE MISSED AT ALL! There can be a whole length and so much to discuss about this movie! Please let me know if you are willing to discuss!
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P.S. If you have seen the movie, PLEASE encourage your FAMILY & RELATIVES but do NOT miss it!

Comments

  1. Unknown8 March 2020 at 22:49

    Excellent movie with great multiple of dialogues written for this movie.. Must watch once

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  2. Unknown8 March 2020 at 23:45

    Quite a watch it is ! Saw it a couple of days before, absolutely stellar performance by taapsee. A pity people are shunning it.

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  3. Asheesh Kapur16 March 2020 at 04:39

    good film with a message to us all males and females alike .. sensible review by you .. thank you for sharing

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