Newton
Saw the movie on Amazon Prime; (I did not know Amazon Prime had a lot of Hindi movies, till a friend told me).
The movie was like plucked out of a scenario where an honest person wants to do his job well, and he does it well despite the system. It brings out a great feeling that one need not hit against the wall to do well in the system. It also brings out, nicely, the functioning of the police and paramilitary in the Naxalite region.
Saw the movie on Amazon Prime; (I did not know Amazon Prime had a lot of Hindi movies, till a friend told me).
The movie was like plucked out of a scenario where an honest person wants to do his job well, and he does it well despite the system. It brings out a great feeling that one need not hit against the wall to do well in the system. It also brings out, nicely, the functioning of the police and paramilitary in the Naxalite region.
They are meaningful people with families, but do not want to go overboard to fight the menace like the movie hero, but sometimes take a shortcut when it is convenient.
The politicians, and the higher ups are all for making an impact on the Press, and showcase what a wonderful job they are doing, when they are actually just white-washing.
It also brings out the helplessness of the people there who are labeled as extremists, and are not trusted by the local government officials. The government officials do not mean to harm them, but they are helpless when someone out of them gets hurt in process of "chalta hai" functioning.
My point is that this is a kind of functioning in India today. There are honest men everywhere, trying to be honest despite being bumped around by the "Chalta Hai" atmosphere around.
The last scene is great; leaves a great feeling, when the local girl (adivasi) subtly compliments Newton for the way he is—hurt, battered but still going on as a part of the system, trying to make a difference wherever he can, without suffering.
The basic innocence of the movie—no villains, no super-heroic jingoism, and everyone moving on in life despite all drama going around them.
Not surprised that it was picked up for nomination for Oscars; even though it was not selected. It prompts one to identify oneself with the character Newton.
The politicians, and the higher ups are all for making an impact on the Press, and showcase what a wonderful job they are doing, when they are actually just white-washing.
It also brings out the helplessness of the people there who are labeled as extremists, and are not trusted by the local government officials. The government officials do not mean to harm them, but they are helpless when someone out of them gets hurt in process of "chalta hai" functioning.
My point is that this is a kind of functioning in India today. There are honest men everywhere, trying to be honest despite being bumped around by the "Chalta Hai" atmosphere around.
The last scene is great; leaves a great feeling, when the local girl (adivasi) subtly compliments Newton for the way he is—hurt, battered but still going on as a part of the system, trying to make a difference wherever he can, without suffering.
The basic innocence of the movie—no villains, no super-heroic jingoism, and everyone moving on in life despite all drama going around them.
Not surprised that it was picked up for nomination for Oscars; even though it was not selected. It prompts one to identify oneself with the character Newton.
