Divya was right. The movie moves at its own pace..i.e slow..but overall its a good package. I enjoyed it. Contrary to my initial thought, the movie was not just a celebration of youth, but it was surprisingly aiming to address the very common mindsets of young Sids of today.
What is striking in the movie is the stark difference that two sections of the society face. One, working hard to succeed every day which is another survival battle, and the other having no clue of that world and living in his own utopian world. But then, I guess thats what is destiny. Good karma of the past birth.
The most authentic moment of the movie was the few seconds featuring Sid's neighbour cuddling up with her son. There is no emotion more genuine and uncorrupted as the love of a mother for her child. Instantaneously, there was a wide smile on the faces of the entire audience, as they saw the mother on screen adoring her son. I am sure each one of us went back to our respective childhoods.
That apart, the progress of Sid's relationship with Konkana has been projected very maturely. No denying the fact that Bombay err..Mumbai is beautiful in monsoons. As Sid said, people complain about floods and jams, but he enjoys it anyways. Goes on again to show the perception difference between two different worlds within one city.
Perception is of course marred by the priority to earn a livelihood first. Once that responsibility is lifted, then I believe most of us will have the same perception. Another thing to which I completely agree with, in the movie is the fact that Marine Drive is beyond doubt the most beautiful place in Mumbai.
I just hope that jerks like Raj Thackeray and the gang does not rename it to Shivaji drive as they now plan to put the statue of the great warrior in the sea. Anyways, these things will never end in India, so no point fretting about it.
It was also nice to see the kind of friend circle that Sid had on screen. Everyday faces, everyday friends, makes us relate to Sid's world immediately.
Whatever said, even before Sid realised his shortcomings, he was great at one thing and that is to enjoy each day to the fullest. Even with time at our hands, not all of us possess this art.
Sid woke up for me at 2 A.M and left me with a split headache that subsided only with a Disprin..no no it was not due to the movie, but because of lack of sleep.
Good Morning Sid :)
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