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Cast: Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia
Direction: Sanjay Khanduri
Rating: **1/2
The attempt at experimentation in 'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' is laudable, but at some points the film falls slightly short. The film has every bit of masala--funny scenes, thrilling scenes, nail biting scenes...but one wishes the editing was ruthless.
Nilesh (Abhay Deol), a call centre employee, misses his last local and gets stuck at Vikhroli station for two and a half hours, till the next local arrives. What follows is a rollercoaster ride.
He has Madhu (Neha Dhupia), a damsel in distress for company. There is an auto strike so the two have no choice but to wait for the next train. The two bump into the mafia that is involved in extortion, gambling, kidnapping, prostitution, encounter, gangwars--all in one night!
The film's pace picks up when Nilesh and Madhu enter a bar and start gambling. While the chain of events accidentally traps the guy in a murder charge, what shocks him further is when his dream girl turns out to be a sex worker on the prowl.
Debutant director Sanjay Khanduriis impressive and has handled some scenes deftly, especially the ones involving the main protagonists. Abhay Deol has come up with a remarkable performance. Neha Dhupia, though unconvincing in the beginning, gives a mature portrayal as she converts from an innocent girl to a sex worker.
Apart from the lead actors, it is the small characters that hold the movie together--be it the police inspector Malvankar (Ashok Samarth) or the don Ponappa (Vijay Apte).
The film's biggest asset is the hilarious dialogues and catchy one-liners written by Raghuveer Shekhawat.
Though there are some gaping loopholes, which might leave you disgruntled,all in all the film makes for decent viewing.
'Ek Chalis Ki Last Local' is worth one watch and memorable for a few thrilling scenes--something that multiplex audiences will relate to and enjoy.
Rating
Outstanding:*****
Very Good: ****
Good: ***
Average: **
Poor: *
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