The characters in this film are played very well-the acting is uniformly exceptional-but they are ultimately cartoons, with just one dimension and no deeper inner life. This is not only due to the simplistic nature of the script, but also the way in which it is made.
Just as our government treats us like babies by censoring films, Bollywood infantalises us by spoon-feeding us during a film. Never does a scene simply unfold, with the viewers reacting as they may. Instead, there will always be background music prompting you to feel in a particular way, a manipulation which is underlined by the way the camera moves, and the way the film is cut. I find this condescending and disrespectful to viewers. ( All mainstream movies do this, so this is not a strike against Bollywood alone.)
