THE NAMESAKE (from my archives :))
Mira Nair in the Namesake displays her savvy in giving that perspicacious edge while narrating a story .All the elements of a good story existed,but some of it was lost in translation. What I thought was lacking was the screenplay adaptation of the book and perhaps the editing.
Irfan Khan, he is BRILLIANT as Ashok Ganguli.......from the bengali inflections to a T,the subdued persona, the subtle charm, the sagacity, the father, the husband. He is a versatile actor.....seen another of his movie(don't remember the name) as a villain ......he was absolutely chilling.
Saw a couple of Tabu's recent TV interviews ......she came across as unsophisticated,almost rough-hewn,unadulterated,displaying matter-of-fact profundity and her face,body language mark of singular talent.She seamlessly transformed herself into her onscreen role b'coz Tabu IS Ashima Ganguli.
Both Tabu & Irfan made a beautiful couple with their non effusive love , tenderness, caring.
Kal Penn as Gogol/Nikhil Ganguli portrayed the myriad tones of his character with competence.
There were 2 occurrences in the movie that moved me to tears,copious, b'coz it struck a very personal cord.
All in all I would say watching the movie was like sitting in a Lexus on mirror smooth highway for 1.5 hrs in air conditioned comfort...almost monotonous pace , the view outside striking most of the way ...but did not feel the spirit,the sparkle!! I think Jhumpa Lahiri's written version in conjunction with Mira Nair's celluloid version may do the trick for me.
Mira Nair in the Namesake displays her savvy in giving that perspicacious edge while narrating a story .All the elements of a good story existed,but some of it was lost in translation. What I thought was lacking was the screenplay adaptation of the book and perhaps the editing.
Irfan Khan, he is BRILLIANT as Ashok Ganguli.......from the bengali inflections to a T,the subdued persona, the subtle charm, the sagacity, the father, the husband. He is a versatile actor.....seen another of his movie(don't remember the name) as a villain ......he was absolutely chilling.
Saw a couple of Tabu's recent TV interviews ......she came across as unsophisticated,almost rough-hewn,unadulterated,displaying matter-of-fact profundity and her face,body language mark of singular talent.She seamlessly transformed herself into her onscreen role b'coz Tabu IS Ashima Ganguli.
Both Tabu & Irfan made a beautiful couple with their non effusive love , tenderness, caring.
Kal Penn as Gogol/Nikhil Ganguli portrayed the myriad tones of his character with competence.
There were 2 occurrences in the movie that moved me to tears,copious, b'coz it struck a very personal cord.
All in all I would say watching the movie was like sitting in a Lexus on mirror smooth highway for 1.5 hrs in air conditioned comfort...almost monotonous pace , the view outside striking most of the way ...but did not feel the spirit,the sparkle!! I think Jhumpa Lahiri's written version in conjunction with Mira Nair's celluloid version may do the trick for me.
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