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I gave one more star just for The Stunning B&W. Most of us are familiar with The story and its adaption in the past.

So, What's new?

Well, For starters, Andrew Scott. That was the reason enough for me to watch.

I've seen and liked The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) very much. There are few more. All based on works of Patricia Highsmith (1955)

Tom Ripley is an Imposter, An expert in forgery and If needed, A killer too. In short, A Psychopath.

But very charming and likeable. And that's what helps him the most.

This version of Ripley is Vulnerable. He struggles, Make a mess just like anyone else in his place. Even forgets his own identity in stress. He runs from place to place and we get to see Italy like never before.

Cameraman Robert Elswit who won an Oscar for There Will Be Blood, Creates the same magic here.

Ripley is Delightfully dark and Constantly Creepy.

A must watch.

So we're familiar with his films, his style.

Or, We think we are.

The one and only master of noir suspense / thriller right now in Bollywood.

Nobody does it like Raghvan.

Nobody teases us like Raghvan.

You keep looking for clues and motives, try to keep up with the plot twists. You try your hardest to imagine, predict.

And when you're proved wrong, you're the happiest person in the world. (at least that's how I feel)

This time, it's different. Good different or may be, even better.

Lesser shock value, more on emotional side.

Almost a perfect love story!

Without any melodrama.

I believe that's the best kind there is.

It's a slow burn at its best.

It takes its sweet time to reach at one of the best climax I've ever seen.

Whoever thought of bringing this duo together, deserves an applaud.

The film belongs to both of them.

Supporting cast is equally good.

I am not for the sharing plot in reviews.

Instead of Ho! Ho! Ho!, Santa is more like Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! This time.

Not going to go in story as you already know whatever you should (and more) because of its TMD trailer. Immortal soldiers, terrorism, gun fights and Hand combats. Sounds familiar? Well, it is. Most of the times when an action film takes itself too seriously, things doesn't work. The Old Guard does not take itself seriously and that's where the problem lies. It should have... With a bit more detailed work on the Back stories (when you know that these are the people that have been alive from centuries you expect something different and unique) , it could have been a classic. Instead it ends up being a clichéd Popcorn Action. Which also works at some level because of two leading ladies. So, give it a try. I am counting on its sequel to be more intense and more intriguing.