A large chunk of SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is devoted to high-voltage action sequences. In fact, the turn of events in the second half takes the film to its zenith. Although it takes time to settle down, the solid writing in the second hour keeps you on the edge. The second half of the film and more specifically, the final moments leave you awe-struck. But the sensitivity and ease with which Gupta balances the explosive and hot-tempered attitude of the gangster and the soft and affectionate persona gives the film that extra edge. While Gupta is synonymous with depicting machismo with flourish, tender moments such as these have been neglected in his movies, post HAMESHAA. It brings to the fore the humane aspect of a gangster who sent a chill down the spine in his prime. And it is this attribute in Manya's personality that sets it apart from other gangster movies. The cops launch Operation Manya Surve to curb his dominance…īesides encapsulating the rise and fall of Manya Surve, SHOOTOUT AT WADALA talks about the lesser-known aspect of his life: His love interest. Manya flees the prison, returns to Mumbai and forms his gang. SHOOTOUT AT WADALA narrates the story of Manya, who gets implicated in a murder case and is sentenced to life imprisonment. The saying, 'Form is temporary, class is permanent' holds true for Gupta, as he makes a scathing statement with his newest venture, taking rapid strides as a storyteller, coming up with a fare that balances form and content admirably. He returns with a vengeance after a sabbatical of almost eight years.
His death.Īlthough Gupta has attempted volatile subjects in the past, SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is his most accomplished work as a raconteur. Much has been written about the dominance of several gangsters. SHOOTOUT AT WADALA primarily focuses on that one man who took on the powerful gangsters in his prime. Nor does it come across as a documentary. Not surprisingly, while Gupta retains the essence, he ensures he adapts the book delightfully, adding layers and fictionalized episodes, so that the outcome isn't dry, dark or depressing. It chronicles the lives of gangsters, gang wars and also talks of the first encounter killing of a gangster. Now Sanjay Gupta enters the dark alleys of 1970s and 1980s with SHOOTOUT AT WADALA, which is partly based on a book. Films like DEEWAAR, PARINDA, AGNEEPATH, DAYAVAN, SATYA, COMPANY, VAASTAV, GANGSTER, SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA and ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI have left an indelible impression on the minds of cineastes.
Gangster flicks - especially the ones depicting the underbelly of Mumbai - aren't new.
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All and all movie is about hard core action and some bit of skin masala in between.Shootout At Wadala Review & Review Rating Songs are absolutely not required and were put it just to show some skin and sizzle in the movie. John… no man, the overbuilt guy doesn’t suit as a gunda or a gangster… though his fans may love him in his new avatar as he has done a decent job with acting. Talking about acting, Anil Kapoor is aged now… though he doesn’t look like but as a police inspector, he couldn’t move his body that fast. In fact, John Abraham was being projected as one of the fastest growing gangster in Mumbai… but you would not feel so unless they explicitly tell you at many instances. Bombay Police and that first thing is ENCOUNTER … exciting? Actually not, as they were not able to build that curiosity of ‘what’s that first thing?’. Now here comes the review, the movie intends to showcase you what happened for the first time between Bombay underworld vs. And the first 3 minutes in literal sense further builds your expectations … oh I loved this opening line ‘11 th January, 1982 – us din tak Bombay police aur underworld ke beech aisa kuch nahi hua tha jise log yaad rakhte…….’ Well, the movie exactly starts with what they show in trailer. Teasers in trailer such as ‘Bombay in 1970s’, director of ‘Kaante’, producers of ‘Once upon a time in Mumbai’, the badge of true story, underworld life… are enough to drag you to movie theatre – right?.