ArtEntertainmentFilms/MoviesRelationshipsReviewsStorytellingZeitgeist

Paglait – Why?

After all the raving I read, finally saw Paglait on Netflix. Left me unmoved. I had zero interest in the story arc of any character and was invested in absolutely no one and nothing. Much like the protagonist’s lack of grief. I tried hard to evoke some emotion (I am very emotional when watching films: I laugh, cry, shout, clench my fist, curse, encourage the hero, abuse the villain, and become so engrossed as if it were all happening to me or someone I love). But nothing. I was sitting there waiting for it to finish. That was literally the only way I empathised with the protagonist in the film: a complete lack of reaction and disconnectedness with the goings-on without being able to explain why it hasn’t touched me like other normal people. The one thought I had at the end of it was: Why did they make the film?

Perhaps something’s wrong with me. Or maybe the movie wasn’t really that great. The former seems more likely, given how much people I love and respect have liked this movie. I had similar feelings for Thappad, and I didn’t know whether to voice them at the risk of people I care about thinking I disagreed with the larger point being made by the film.

Whatever it is, I am thankful for my stars that steered me clear of a career in show business. I’d have been a disaster. I now acknowledge that I know nothing of storytelling or filmmaking.

Did you like what you read? Share it with friends.

You may also like

Advice

Ozymandias!

When giants clash, the wise don’t interfere. They spectate. Let tyrants bleed; justice ...

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More in Art