I enjoyed the film, and found the cinematography and narrative to be its' best assets. Wide shots of the Karachi skyline and close shots of details such as family photographs reflected the high quality of filmmaking.
The songs, while unique in terms of lyrics, were more generic in terms of choreography; more unique backdrops and choreography would've been suitable - Shakar Wadaan being a good example of this.
The best dialogue delivery came from Bushra Ansari, Mahira Khan and Jamal Shah. Dismal performances from Shehryar Munawar and Adeel Hussain, and minimal input from the remaining characters. Sonya Jehan's character could've been more developed, but wasn't given as much attention.
The narrative is ultimately the biggest drawback; while entertaining, it doesn't do enough in terms of sub-plot development; instead choosing to loop in sub-plots through speedy scenes which end up being hurried rather than emotional. Be it the reconciliation between Manizeh and Maqsood after over a decade done in one conversation, or the conflict between Nadir and his parents, turned around with just one fall on a table.
Ultimately, I found it to be a cut above the majority of movies in today's era, despite being a debut for Asim Raza. Recommended for young people!
The songs, while unique in terms of lyrics, were more generic in terms of choreography; more unique backdrops and choreography would've been suitable - Shakar Wadaan being a good example of this.
The best dialogue delivery came from Bushra Ansari, Mahira Khan and Jamal Shah. Dismal performances from Shehryar Munawar and Adeel Hussain, and minimal input from the remaining characters. Sonya Jehan's character could've been more developed, but wasn't given as much attention.
The narrative is ultimately the biggest drawback; while entertaining, it doesn't do enough in terms of sub-plot development; instead choosing to loop in sub-plots through speedy scenes which end up being hurried rather than emotional. Be it the reconciliation between Manizeh and Maqsood after over a decade done in one conversation, or the conflict between Nadir and his parents, turned around with just one fall on a table.
Ultimately, I found it to be a cut above the majority of movies in today's era, despite being a debut for Asim Raza. Recommended for young people!