Worth for Oscar ? The Good Road - Gujrati



 
I first heard of The Good Road in March 2013 when it was declared a winner in the ‘Best Film in Gujarati’ category at the 60th National Film Awards 2013. The film was almost forgotten, despite its release on July 19, when it got back in news after it was chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars. For a section of audiences and industrywallahs, it was a big blow as they wanted The Lunchbox to get selected. Naturally, the curiosity for The Good Road went on an all time high, at least with me and I decided to watch it on an immediate basis! And very sadly, it works but just in parts. It is at best an average fare! The Good Road moves at a snail’s pace, it doesn’t bore or drag. However, the biggest issue is that it fails to present a convincing tale. The manner in which David takes off without Aditya and the manner in which Aditya is handed over to Pappu just don’t seem justified. Thankfully, there is lots happening in the film and hence, one does get involved with the goings-on. But again, the film is devoid of exhilarating scenes or episodes. Barring the accident scene in the climax, the finale is quite alright and doesn’t give a high or a true sense of satisfaction. On the whole, The Good Road is at best an average fare and a one-time watch. Two major loopholes in the tale stand out like a sore thumb and direction fails to justify it. Even the climax doesn’t provide an exhilarating or satisfying feeling. On the plus side, performances are fine, the locales of rural Kutch-side Gujarat are well captured and the film doesn’t bore or drag. Given an option between The Good Road and The Lunchbox for India’s entry to the Oscars, I would any day choose the latter.

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  1. EuphoriaSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    you and tiffin box... not surprising ◕‿↼

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    1. karthik_ka2October 1, 2013 at 1:03 AM

      Ha ha ha... its not that what you think its the story and the presentation which I liked most and prefer Lunch box over The Good road.

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