The plot summary of the movie says, 'The epic journey of a poor Indian driver who must use his wit and cunning to break free from servitude to his rich masters and rise to the top of the heap.'. Seriously, killing his employer and taking his name does not make him smart or cunning, throughout the movie all he's doing is slaving, and is a victim until the moment where he kills his employer, that too happens at the very end of the movie. And they want us to believe he gets away just by bribing a police officer at a station, as if there's nobody else in the police force who might be looking for a suspect who has committed murder, especially of someone who has political connections. I cant believe how can this be an epic journey.
I have not read the book so cant comment on the original story, but if its the same story then the plot summary of the movie is incorrect. The story is the story of many Indians who come from rural India and are part of the feudal system that exists there. But it is by no means story of someone with wit or cunning and is not a foolproof way to get rich.
Also scenes where he writes to and then meets the Chinese premier was a bit unrealistic. Not sure if he actually email him the whole story or he was just recollecting it while writing the email.
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Cons:
Its a one time watch, but don't expect too much.
I have not read the book so cant comment on the original story, but if its the same story then the plot summary of the movie is incorrect. The story is the story of many Indians who come from rural India and are part of the feudal system that exists there. But it is by no means story of someone with wit or cunning and is not a foolproof way to get rich.
Also scenes where he writes to and then meets the Chinese premier was a bit unrealistic. Not sure if he actually email him the whole story or he was just recollecting it while writing the email.
Pros:
- Acting
- Productions values
Cons:
- Everything else :)
Its a one time watch, but don't expect too much.