★★★½

 Watched 24 Feb, 2020

This is the first in my quest to watch more Hindi cinema and I’m glad to say I’m impressed. Andhadun is a really fun watch. It keeps you invested and entertained throughout the movie, which is phenomenal. Ayushman Khurrana gives a jaw-droppingly nuanced and careful performance in this movie as the blind protagonist. Tabu is also incredible in this movie as she shows off her incredible range throughout the runtime. The direction is breathtaking and makes even the calmer scenes feel so important that you stay on the edge of your seat. The dialogue and screenwriting is masterful with its subtlety and intricacy. The love and passion for old Bollywood is also clearly visible throughout the movie adding to its authenticity. But sadly, as most Indian films do, it slowly falls apart after the second half. The story-line gets convoluted and confusing. Certain decisions are very out-of-character for our established presences and the new characters are not as interesting as our old ones. The movie also regularly dances the line of plausibility and realism after the halfway marks making it very nonsensical and unbelievable at times. It fails where movies like Parasite have succeeded to suddenly change the tone and pace of the film. The movie is still filled with several twists and turns to engage the audience although some feel like they come out of nowhere. Nevertheless, it remains entertaining and fun-to-watch the whole time. If you have Netflix, check this out for a good time rather than a cinematic masterclass.