Article 370 is Bollywood's rare political thriller that focuses on real, tangible characters and presents an endearing story based on true events.
Debutant director Aditya Jambhale showcases his ability to craft tense sequences - be it on ground crossfire sequences between armed forces and militants or the conversations in meeting rooms among government officials. Despite the excessive runtime, the tight pacing and skilful direction ensures that the film remains engaging.
Yami Gautam's intense portrayal of NIA agent Zooni Haksar deserves a lot of credit. She has just the right balance of calm and emotion required for her character. In fact, the entire cast delivers strong performances.
Unfortunately, the last 20-30 minutes of the film turns into what can only be described as a well-made government press release. I use the term unfortunately, as the film otherwise does an extremely good job of staying away from political propaganda.
Overall, Article 370 is a well-directed, well-acted political thriller that is slightly let down by it's climax, which seems more like a homage to the government than an organic part of the film.
Debutant director Aditya Jambhale showcases his ability to craft tense sequences - be it on ground crossfire sequences between armed forces and militants or the conversations in meeting rooms among government officials. Despite the excessive runtime, the tight pacing and skilful direction ensures that the film remains engaging.
Yami Gautam's intense portrayal of NIA agent Zooni Haksar deserves a lot of credit. She has just the right balance of calm and emotion required for her character. In fact, the entire cast delivers strong performances.
Unfortunately, the last 20-30 minutes of the film turns into what can only be described as a well-made government press release. I use the term unfortunately, as the film otherwise does an extremely good job of staying away from political propaganda.
Overall, Article 370 is a well-directed, well-acted political thriller that is slightly let down by it's climax, which seems more like a homage to the government than an organic part of the film.