Nonureva Really Surprised!

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

yunusitboss Shanghai(U/A)-------------Rating: 3/5 GOOD*It is a political thriller which starts slowly but ends up with a great twist... *Emraan ashmi character was awesome. where kalki-abhay were average.... *Songs were not good except "bharat mata and khudaaya" where as direction and camera was taken into the realistic feel....Story starts very slow but wraps up fast in the climax..... - Actress was disappointing in her performance....Prime leader of a campaign against a big government project is killed in what appears to be a road accident. An IAS officer is ordered to probe the incident and the veils of falsehood begin to drop.

Maneck K Another masterpiece delivered by Dibakar Banerjee (director of "Khosla ka Ghosla" & "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!") … Based on a novel "Z" the plot is set in a small town on the verge of so called "PROGRESS" at the expense of the cattle class. The story moves in the backdrop of Bharat Nagar soon to be converted to Shanghai. Without revealing the plot much, the movie delves into the murky and dangerous political games played by ministers and bureaucrats without conveniently removing obstacles or people in the way (either by bribing or murder).Abhay Deol once again, as a South Indian (Madrasi ) IAS officer, delivers a hard hitting performance …. Emran Hashmi (my favourite) in a very believable porn film maker's character is amazing … Farooq Sheikh has still not lost his touch and is subtle but effective … Pitobash as Bhaggu (from the very first scene of the movie) is the surprise package as one of the small-time goonda … Kalki and rest of the characters fit perfectly in the plot.Music by Vishal Shekhar & the song "Bharat Mata ki" stands out.The movie is a wake up call for the masses and shows the other side of "PROGRESS" which we all choose to turn a blind eye.

kumar aditya There are so many movies out there based on Indian politics, this one definitely stands out. Directed by dibakar banerjee this movie movie does give a highlight of his talent. Be it the perfect star cast, or the flawless acting by each actor in the movie, the director definitely succeeded in making the movie seem real.Although the story is originally based on the novel "z" and has already been adapted into an Oscar winning movie based on Greek politics previously, this movie seems to be tailor made from the point of view of the Indian politics in the present scenario. This movie doesn't get boring a minute from the start till the end. Power packed performance by abhay deol truly inspires me to be a better person and fight for justice.Emraan hashmi, just one world, VERSATILE!To sum it up, i would say,it is not the story but the way it has been presented that enlightens you. Truly this one goes into my list of well directed movies and is definitely worth watching, if you are still in doubt.

Kalpitt Tandon It takes a maverick director to craft a cinema so bleak and brutal in its portrayal of truth that it has the power to provoke debates and lead to heavy handed argumentation. Dibakar Banerjee steers a political thriller so acidic in its content and so bitter in its handling that it hits you hard in your guts and leaves you wanting for more.When an activist leader, Dr. Ahmedi (Prosenjit Chatterjee) is mowed down by a fast moving truck in what appears to be an accident, the hypothetical city of Bharatnagar boils down into a war field of riots and horrors. A student of Dr. Ahmedi, Shalini (Kalki Koechlin) becomes convinced that it was not an accident and was a preplanned murder. She along with a local photographer Jogi (Emraan Hashmi), who claims to have decisive evidence, fights for justice in a city brimming with deceit, bureaucracy and corruption. A high ranking official Krishnan (Abhay Deol) is given the responsibility of investigating the case. At its core, Shanghai carries the notion of development at the stake of humanity. As the slogan of a prominent party IBP in the movie goes, "Kasam khoon ki khayi hai, Sheher nahin Shanghai hai", Shanghai is treated as a metaphor for all the progress and evolution that the party promises in bharatnagar. Yet, regardless of the ballgame and skin crawling riots and unforgiving violence, the citizens of bharatnagar, proudly sings, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". 'Shanghai' is a painfully slow movie. So, the viewer who has to sit back in the first hour only has his comfort in the beautiful little nuisances spilled across the screen. Dibakar Bannerjee has an eye for the details and he hits all his notes correct in detailing the landscape of silver screen. It is in the second hour that the movie grips the audience and sucks us into the world so true yet so oblivious to our naked eye.Dibakar Bannerjee who previously directed Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006), Oye Lucky Lucky Oye (2008) and Love Sex Aur Dhoka (2010) shows superlative skills of direction and writing. The script is savage and brutally raw. Shanghai is an atmosphere driven movie and the screenplay scores brownie points by depicting the circumstances as authentic as they could have been manifested on the silver screen.The film tends to get distant from the viewer and is deliberately a tad sluggish. Kudos to the star cast with Emraan Hashmi leading from the front with a visceral portrayal of a middle class citizen. With Shanghai, Abhay Deol gets another coat in his armor and he is undoubtedly, 'the dark horse' of Bollywood cinema. Kalki Koechlin shines again as a lone girl seeking for justice in a ruthless system.'Shanghai' is merciless and forces the audience to ponder over the state of our nation. It is by no means a yet another 100 crore blockbuster. It is an intelligent political thriller with a noble intention and a callous crime drama at its heart. Rating: 3.5 / 5