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Rang Rasiya
Critic reviews and ratings
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...a colourful triumph, director Ketan Mehta meriting applause for his portrait of painter Raja Ravi Varma, skillfully blending a biopic, a period film, a love story and a social critique, within a tight frame.
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...is much more than just a period film. It’s a statement on behalf of people who reject intolerance and are continuously striving for a new India which will give space to free voice. It’s a piece of art.
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Rang Rasiya is on a league of its own, meaningful and relevant a century after the man has gone.
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...falls a bit short of being a masterpiece, but it's still a stunning visual treat while it lasts.
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...is as good a film as any you have, or will, see this year.
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...is not a perfect film and not for everyone but for those who would like to know more about one of the best painters ever, this one will be worth your time.
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For choosing to tell the story of this extraordinary artist and for standing up for artistic freedom, Rang Rasiya is recommended. That it could have been a far better film, is another story.
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...is not a consistent film, but one that tells a story of a pioneering artist and visionary, a story decidedly worth telling.
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For those in the creative field and who love works of art, watching Rang Rasiya should definitely be on your 'to-do list' this weekend.
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...is for the artistic and creative people who believe in freedom of expression but it surely won't woo the janta who are looking for entertainment and a getaway this weekend.
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It establishes that the painter-artist's life is a powerful story that needs to be told by a better, more accomplished director and actors.
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Director Ketan Mehta chose well to tell this story on screen but unfortunately, failed largely in bringing the magic alive.
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A misunderstood, controversial painter could've made for a more engaging film. But this ain't a bad start for bold topics at all.
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Engaging in parts, the lack of material on the subject and the contemporary relevance of the points it raises makes us ignore the flaws in storytelling.
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It’s got the right hues and shades. It’s got the impeccable references. But even so, it needed that little bit of panache, which Ketan Mehta misses out on.
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...will be remembered not for its subversive images and tacky craft, but for its counterintuitive storytelling.
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Varma deserves a deeper, more layered film.
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...a wasted opportunity...
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From choppy editing, to poor script and dialogues, it is too easy to pin-point what went wrong in this Ketan Mehta film.
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