On a Sunday after a long break from monotous work I took the privilege of watching a movie in a hall. Got myself a ticket and in good eneterd the balcony hall. To my dismay the ticket checker reminded me that the ticket was for the lower stands. How I cursesd myself for not checking the tickets properly before buying.
How insulted and disgusted I felt after having reviews of Roar and other movies promoting movies without a dime of benefit did not have the privilege of watching a movies comfortably. I wanted to meet the manager showing my press card but decided to let it go and satisfied myself in the lower stalls.
The movie went on, I like it from the start. Of course the idea and plot very similar to Anaconda. However a movie made by Indians was really of substance. I forgot to add an important remark. There was a big long line to enter the hall which I assumed is for some other regular sing song Hindi movie. To my surprise the line was meant for Roar. Here I really would like to comment that the choice of the audience has changed according to time. Here the audience is lower middle class with very little education.
This crowd thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The cast being all new looked fresh and fit according to each character of the movie. Therefore it is now or even in the past proved that for a movie to be successful doesn’t necessarily need a big name. For instance Mary Kom without Priyanka would be a hit because of a strong story line. In fact a Northeastern girl would have been more appropriate and effective. Unfortunately our directors with name and fame don’t seem to have confidence in themselves; they have to piggy back with a famous name and celebrity.
Now coming back to the movie every time the tiger was attacked in the deep jungle felt the connection with the builders of Mumbai trying to snatch any bit piece of empty space available. It was so strongly connected in my mind. The environment and healthy living can go for a toss but the land has to snatched by these merciless mercenaries. The mercenaries are so confident of themselves you could knock the doors of justice for decade you would get nothing but frustration, hatred and anger to the corrupt officers and politicians who these builders carry in their pockets. We have heard of plans of the beautiful lush green Mahalaxmi race course to be converted to a commercial complex soon. God forbid this does not happen.
The nature, animals and god created abodes will be a thing in past for the future generation where children will live in more concrete jungles. They will only have the privilege of watching nature and animals on Television with the famous tale “Once upon a time”