We are close to finishing 2016 with a whimper
2016 is about to close and sadly there is nothing much to cheer about in Hindi cinema and not that there is anything to eschew in Hollywood too. We have been witness to some nonsensical fare in the name of cinema. Frankly, in the entertainment genre there are several movies which get classified, but none of them sadly entertains. Most of all they look pushy, over the top and at times seriously suffering from an idea. I guess the whole issue boils down to a plot, script or perhaps an idea which can be translated into good cinema is missing. There have been blimps on the radar like a Pink and Udta Punjab in a limited way and they both worked because there was an idea, plot and a script. There was a message too, which was socially relevant and therefore clicked. Infact, if one where to look most of the other stuff dished out, they looked banal and half hearted in attempt. None of them as actors, producers, or directors where willing to go beyond the cliched approach. Take for example