Bejoy Nambiar's Wazir trailer had sparked an interest about what the film really stands for. A malevolent Wazir (Neil Nitin Mukesh) is an invisible horror; a dread which the two protagonists feel is what I understood from the trailer. The questions popped deliberately in my mind after seeing the trailer were answered by the film but not to my total satisfaction. Wazir is like an incomplete meal. You are not starving but you aren't contended either .
Danish Ali (Farhan Akthar) an ATS officer, rebellious and brave, devoted so much to his duty to even care about his little daughter while going on a shooting spree with the terrorists. Ruhana Ali (Aditi Rao Hydari) holds him to responsible for their daughter's uncalled death, punishing him with solitude and depression. The void in Danish's heart is filled by Omkarnath Dhar (Amitabh Bachchan) when they both realize that they share the same tragedy. They meet, talk and drink over the game of chess and this happens on a regular basis and they bond so much so that Danish absorbs himself completely in Panditji's problems. That is where Wazir (Neil Nitin Mukesh) jumps in; an entity who lurks in the shadows spying on the protagonists, sending them death threats; something that showcases more of masqueraded theatrics than terror.
Wazir boasts of strong and intriguing performances by Farhan Akthar and Amitabh Bachchan and you slowly realize that its the acting that has kept you gripped more than plot which is thin, loose and predictable. Scenes are linked logically but gnawed at some places with chess becoming the soul of the film for no apparent reason and excessive usage of chess metaphors adhere to the fact.
Wazir is a psychological thriller with a sprinkle of emotional flavour to nourish it. Not the best one but certainly not the worst.
6 on 10 stars
Danish Ali (Farhan Akthar) an ATS officer, rebellious and brave, devoted so much to his duty to even care about his little daughter while going on a shooting spree with the terrorists. Ruhana Ali (Aditi Rao Hydari) holds him to responsible for their daughter's uncalled death, punishing him with solitude and depression. The void in Danish's heart is filled by Omkarnath Dhar (Amitabh Bachchan) when they both realize that they share the same tragedy. They meet, talk and drink over the game of chess and this happens on a regular basis and they bond so much so that Danish absorbs himself completely in Panditji's problems. That is where Wazir (Neil Nitin Mukesh) jumps in; an entity who lurks in the shadows spying on the protagonists, sending them death threats; something that showcases more of masqueraded theatrics than terror.
Wazir boasts of strong and intriguing performances by Farhan Akthar and Amitabh Bachchan and you slowly realize that its the acting that has kept you gripped more than plot which is thin, loose and predictable. Scenes are linked logically but gnawed at some places with chess becoming the soul of the film for no apparent reason and excessive usage of chess metaphors adhere to the fact.
Wazir is a psychological thriller with a sprinkle of emotional flavour to nourish it. Not the best one but certainly not the worst.
6 on 10 stars
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