Review of 'The Attacks of 26/11'

It is always an exciting experience to view a movie illegally. I viewed this movie, the attacks of 26/11 with a friend and his dad; and this company proved necessary. It is unsure whether it was the moving truth, the expert direction or the gruesome scenes; but this is not a movie to be watched alone.

Based as a narrative by Rakesh Maria, who is depicted by Nana Patekar (he fits the role extremely well), the story proceeds to narrate the whole sad-story of the attacks. There are some factors which have been involved, which give a lot of credibility and also work to establish the truth in the story.

The method of entry and the modus operandi of the young terrorists play a major part in the first half of the film and the terrorists are the main characters. Short interventions by Nana Patekar clear out the gaps and jumps in the story which are not significant or do not play such an important part in the event.

One of the factors which surely affects the ratings and reviews of critics is the extreme violence and bloodshed. There are grotesque visuals of helpless men, women and children being slaughtered and murdered insanely with the use of automatic rifles and grenades. Such scenes tend to be unattractive for the general audience and it is extremely brave of the director to use such visuals in this film.

It is visible from the bold direction that the main aim of the film was to create a documentary sort of movie which informs the audience about the events which took place on that ill-fated day, and the two days after it.

The most commendable part of the movie for me were the dialogues. Standing out and stealing the show, they talk about Jihad and religion and work in co-ordination with the scenery to instill a sense of passion, pride and love for religion and country.

The movie includes a strong monologue type of speech by Nana Patekar who speaks to Sandeep Jaiswal(Ajmal Kasab). This speech is similar to one given by Kasab to Maria when he is captured, but talks about exactly the opposite. Jihad is openly criticized and this works to create a sense of sympathy for the deceived Kasab.

The soundtracks are also extremely blood-chilling and they just feature in the background.

In my opinion this movie is a must watch for each and every Indian and also for every person who wants to know the truth about the events of 26/11. Described to great detail, this movie talks about the first four hours of the miserable massacre which.

If I were to recommend a film for the Oscars, I guess this film really deserves it.