During a recent rally in Jammu, PM Narendra Modi expressed his support for the upcoming film ‘Article 370,’ highlighting its potential to offer accurate information to the public. However, viewers hoping to gain insights akin to note-taking might be disappoint. The film, starring Yami Gautam, adopts a creative approach rather than a strictly factual one. Upon its commencement, the makers assert that the narrative is ‘inspire,’ signaling a departure from documentary-style storytelling and embracing creative liberties in recounting historical events.
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‘Article 370’: A Slow-Burning Drama with a Pacing Predicament
Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, ‘Article 370’ is a well-made film but will test your patience with its run-time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The filmmaker could have easily chopp the first half that is waste in setting up the premise. Crawling slower than a tortoise, the film wakes up only in the latter half and dashes like a hare towards the finish line with paced drama but with predictable twists.
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‘Article 370’: A Triumph in Acting for the Ensemble Cast
If there is a note of victory for the team, it definitely comes from the actors’ performances. The two women in power and shouldering most of the job, Priya Mani and Yami Gautam make an impact. Priya Mani as the joint secretary at the PMO (Prime Minister’s Office) emerges as the brain behind getting the special status abrogat from Kashmir. Yami, the woman with a tragic past, is the usual ‘arrogant’ officer on duty, like most heroes in Bollywood actioners usually are. Named Zooni, it also reminds you of Kajol in ‘Fanaa’, who fought against love for her country. In ‘Article 370’, Zooni is a Kashmiri Pandit, and it’s her deep love for the valley that sets the ball rolling. Although it’s amusing, after a point, how she always gets to pack the last punch and shoot the last bullet to hail her as the undefeatable star.