Metro.... In Dino

It's all about urban relationships- the facade we have to maintain at times in order to keep our relationships going. Social media posts often are most colourful when relationships are at their worst. The younger lot comprising Chumki( Sara Ali Khan is good) , Shruti ( Fatima has improved her acting skills a lot) are at times fickle in their relationships and seem to be sitting on a fence whereas the elderly- Shivani ( Neena Gupta is brilliant)and Sanjeev Ghosh ( Saswata Chatterjee looks the part) who have tolerated each other longer, have got used to living with each other. There so-called more permanent coexistence is not because they love each other madly. It's a facade again because they don't want to roil the fabric of their families and they have to live upto social expectations. Their daughter Kajol ( Kankana the natural) and her hubby Monty ( the master Pankaj Tripaathi) are going through a midlife crisis in their relationship. Monty crosses the line and his family life is on the verge of ruins.

After a long long hiatus, Shivani and her once flame Parimal ( Anupam Kher is convincing in whichever part he does) get together at a college reunion. Fond memories are rekindled. Old age companionship fills their lives with joys however temporary.

How these complex issues are brought on the rails, is the story in the second half. The movie is little too long. It could have done with tighter editing. Characters singing songs to narrate their stories directly to viewers is an interesting experiment but at times it's a tad tedious.

Acting wise the film leaves nothing to be desired. All principal characters have acquitted themselves with elan. Pritam's musical score is good but too loud and interfering at times.

Pretty watchable Metro... is.

Amit Brahmo Kolkata.

The movie is good in parts only.

But why have the makers portrayed only women-centric sub-stories? Why only women are being shown at the receiving end in a relationship?

Are there no unhappy or dissatisfied men out there?

A more balanced approach would have been to include at least one relationship where the man is the one who needs validation.

The only sub-plot making proper sense is that of Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan. Rest all are extremely lopsided and sometimes over the top too.

Was hoping to see the magic of 'Life in a Metro' being repeated, but, that movie was at another level.

This one is a one time watch.

Metro... In Dino isn't just a film-it's an emotion for anyone trying to keep up with this fast-paced, ever-changing modern life. Set in the heart of today's buzzing cities, the movie beautifully captures the hustle, the heartbreaks, and the human connections that somehow manage to survive it all.

It dives into the lives of different couples-young love, old love, lost love, and love that's still figuring itself out. And through each story, you're gently reminded of how life teaches us, molds us, and sometimes... surprises us.

From breakups that sting to moments that make your heart flutter again, this film makes you pause and reflect. You'll find bits of yourself in these characters-the confusion, the longing, the hope. And just like Life in a... Metro (2007), this one hits home in a nostalgic way.

And then there's Anurag Basu's magic. His storytelling is honest, raw, and full of warmth. Every frame feels like a slice of real life. And let's not forget Pritam's soulful music-it flows through the film like a gentle breeze, lifting every emotion higher.

This isn't just a film you watch-it's a film you feel.

If you're someone who's ever loved, lost, or lived in the chaos of a metro city... Metro... In Dino is your story.

I personally feel this should have never been a correlation of life in a metro. That movie meant so much as it was a new rendition of what small intertwined relationships were fading into a full bloom rose. The songs the actors the story line.... Man!!!! It was the perfect flim that year.

Now they remove contrasting to that flim.

No qualms no regret but the vibe is not vibing, I guess a flim of that power calibre should just be left as it is.... Untouched.

Irfan Sir thank you for that fantastic experience in that movie...and may you rest in peace. The movie metro in dino is a good movie but it's nothing great to what I experienced the first movie ( k.k menon's ) gave me.

Truly relatable and insightful look into diverse married lives. The film skillfully presents various relationship scenarios, making its content highly resonant.

The music was outstanding, featuring beautifully crafted songs with exceptionally good lyrics. While some dialogues transitioned into songs (reminiscent of Jagga Jasoos), the overall musical brilliance significantly enhanced the experience. The movie effectively covers a broad spectrum of marital themes, punctuated by well-placed sprinkles of humor.

Performances were generally strong: Ali Fazal's character was deeply affecting as a broken man, and Fatima Sana Shaikh compellingly portrayed her fight for career, love, and child. Pankaj Tripathi was, as always, phenomenal, alongside Anupam Kher's stressed character and Neena Gupta's perfect portrayal. Konkona's role felt a bit stretched, and Sara Ali Khan was average, while Aditya Roy Kapur's character leaned a bit too "filmy."

Despite minor issues, this segment of "Metro In Dino" is a great movie and definitely warrants a one-time watch for its heart and relatability.