House Arrest

It's refreshing to see dry humor, minimalism and a different pace of storytelling in Indian cinema. Ali Fazal really embodied the corky, awkward, smart and cute recluse with all the nuances added to his acting - makes one feel like, they know this guy. The plot may have been predictable but the thing to look out for here is subtle wittiness in the dialogues, something many will relate to- more real and less filmy. We are so used to over-dramatization these days that this day-in-a-life-of-a-solitary-young-man sort of thing is not fully appreciated by our constant excitement seeking palates. Also, while the movie carries the romcom light vibe, there is an underlying statement which runs strong- a narrative of our collective frustration with modern life, ambition, competition and the drastic measures one feels like taking to feel more sane, to come back to true self through solitude...also the irony of it all. I did think it could have been a little shorter but other than that, if you are looking for something different, with good breathing space and food-for-thought about your own pace of life, this can surely be your cup of tea.