![]() ![]() But Raazi eliminates all of this fluff and more, leaving you wishing more movies would do away with the crap in favor of keeping the pace of the plot. These are all typically perfect opportunities to inject unnecessary bridal parting songs, lengthy wedding song and dance sequences (boy's side, girl's side, etc.) and the worst of all - a song balancing sleaze with "Indian culture" (read: censor board mandated restraint) that plays when the marriage is consummated (this is typically a couple kissing and rolling around in a bed, carefully clothing their privates with velvet or satin sheets). ![]() The good old premises of a bride departing to her husband's household for (presumably) good, the arranged marriage with a virtually unknown man, and eventual marriage consummation were all present, in theory. Secondly, the movie turned out to be tight and on point, with no melodramatic displays of emotion or sappy songs. The others are on point too, with minor actors like Jaideep Ahlawat and Rajit Kapoor delivering strong performances. Vicky Kaushal was good as the beguiled husband, and his restrained yet emotional male character (supporting a powerful female lead) is a Bollywood rarity, and was thoroughly enjoyable. ![]() There are very few in her peer-group that can do justice to these kinds of roles. Alia Bhatt is turning out to be an absolute genius, and has come a long way from her 'student of the year' days. In particular, I think three things made it unforgettable: Firstly, the acting was on point, and made the movie what it turned out to be. The film also manages to maintain a tight pace while building up towards an impactful climax. It pulls off a tight script with good acting, and a realistic believable storyline that leaves you on the edge of your seat for two hours. Raazi does what very few Bollywood movies do right. ![]()
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