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Directed by : Vishal Bhardwaj / Prev Films : Kaminey (2009), Ishqiya (2010), Dedh Ishqiya (2014)Produced by : Vishal Bhardwaj, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Written by : Basharat Peer, Vishal Bhardwaj
Starring : Tabu, Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon
Music by : Vishal Bhardwaj
Cinematography : Pankaj Kumar
Edited by : Aarif Sheikh
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I.M.C.F Review
Haider, a film inspired from William Shakespeare's Hamlet (which is set in the Kingdom of Denmark, and revolves around the revenge of Prince Hamlet). But in here, the story got altered to Kashmir conflicts between India and Pakistan, and the the revenge is sought my Haider.
This is a film about Haider (Shahid), a normal soul who sets out to avenge his father's murder in the hands of Indian army, for treating a militant. On his journey to know the truth about his father, Haider realises that his uncle Khurram (Kay kay menon) was the one responsible for his father's disapperence and death.
Along with this, his mother (Tabu) marries Khurram. This shakes him to the core. The relationship between Haider and his mother has been handled in a very peculiar way! This leads Haider in to a path of vengence and on his way to his destination, loses the one soul who has loved him more than anything - Arshia (Shradha Kapoor). After her death, Haider becomes totally unstable. In this fight for vengence and justice... story takes many turns and finally leads to a path of freedom!
This is not a film, we will get to see every once in a while. A very brave attempt by the whole crew, with a screenplay and story as such. Shahid did extremely well as Haider. Tabu played an equally important role and she justified it too. This is a film, which will run solely on its plot!
Reasons to watch:
1. To witness a William Shakespeare's dark drama!2. Gripping tale and its performances. Especially Tabu's, whose role is torn between her idealistic husband, opportunistic brother-in-law and her innocent and passionate son.
Reasons to skip:
1. This is a strict drama and there is not a single percent of commercial entertainment. So, if you are looking for something like that, then you will be disappointed.
I.M.C.F Rating : 83/100 (???)
Direction : 9 : Couldnt find any thing wrong. Wow!Production Values : 8 : Suited the darkness of the film.
Story/Plot : 9 : A normal revenge drama, but what is exciting is the way it is sought.
Cast Performances : 10 : Shahid and Tabu lived, but not acted. Others did well.
Music : 7 : Music is not very exciting, but two songs are good. BGM is very lively.
Cinematography : 7 : Well made.
Screenplay/Editing : 9 : Along with Direction, Screenplay is something which gave life to this Drama.
Choreography/Action : 7 : Choreography is in Kashmiri style! Stunts were not totally cool.
Dialogues : 9 : Most are good, but sometimes, we wouldnt understand what is being spoken. Such native hindi one's are written.
Awe Moment(s) : 8 : Shahid and Tabu's relation; Shahid's performance; Climax.
Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
8.9 - IMDb4/5 - Rediff
4/5 - Hindusthan times
Haider is a rare Bollywood gem you must watch - Hindusthan times
Haider is bewitchingly clever and it will haunt you long after you've left the theatre - Rediff
Haider may be Vishal Bhardwaj's best film
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