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David
Critic reviews and ratings
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...has enough sinew to offset its share of flaws.
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Yes, the Devil's in the detail. But maybe David needed more 'D' of 'Depth' in the story to make this more 'Delightful'.
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For it’s sheer spunk, look, music, performances, and momentary highs, David is a film worth looking into.
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There's much to appreciate here, but you can't help feeling it could have been so much more.
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Bejoy Nambiar’s second venture has none of the energy or the edge of his first Shaitaan. But the storytelling shows maturity. A pity that it turned out to be so average.
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...it definitely makes for a one time watch. If not for the flawed story, go for it at least for its innovative execution, experimental narration and stunningly stylish cinematography.
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Still, there’s no denying Nambiar’s promise as an adventurous, aesthetically-sound filmmaker but his weak spot remains the same. His eye for dynamic visuals is yet to find its match in stories that speak.
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David is a slick and classy struggle between right and wrong. If only all three stories had enough meat to make for a 2+ hour film. Only 1.5 of the 3 do.
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...could’ve been a delectable affair with all the snazzy grandeur but sadly ends up disappointing as the maker takes a tripe route to end the film.
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...given that David had the potential to be three great films in one. Instead, it ends up being only half of what it promised.
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...is so tedious that it’s hard to focus on its very unusual pluses. This is a film that does not seem to know where it’s going.
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...is more style, less substance.
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...is great-looking but has no soul.
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...helps state that style does not exclude substance.
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...tries to push the envelope on Bollywood innovation with its multiple tales. Ironically for a film with three stories to tell, it is weak on content.
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The film is stylish yes, but makes the fatal mistake of ODing. So you have at least three violent fights set against pacy music - a repetitive tactic. Conversations ramble on, making no point.
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...speaks of a new kind of Bollywood which doesn't want to be slavish to stars or formulae. But it also speaks of a filmmaking which isn't quite as accomplished as it would like to be, or should be.
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...this movie too could have been named Shaitan, and here too Nambiar comes off more super-cool technician than storyteller.
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Bejoy Nambiar’s film could have been an intriguing exploration of the vagaries of fate and fortune. But, unfortunately, as with most films released this week, it falls short of its inherent possibilities.
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...this David, it seems, has been slain by the Goliath of confusion!
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