“Mithya”, I feel is illusion, and this movie really gave me an illusion of a good movie ! Dont expect a comical like Bheja Fry as Mithya belongs to a different genre altogether, actually its a mixed genre movie. Its different from the usual movies churned out in Bollywood, you might not have seen something like this before. At the box-office, a lot depends on word-of-mouth!
What I liked about the movie:
The first half of Mithya is handled well by director Rajat Kapoor. The subtle comedy along with several well-scripted sequences make for an engrossing yet entertaining watch. Cinematography is great.
Ranvir Sheorey is brilliant! He carries the movie with great comic timing, expressions and body language. Neha Dhupia is surprisingly good. Naseeruddin Shah in a supporting role with no scope for histrionics, does well. Saurabh Shukla and Brijendra Kala are good.
What I didn't like about the movie:
At the end of the first half, your left with great expectations, but unfortunately, the second half isnt gripping. Humor is completely lacking and so are the twists. The climax too proved to be a major disappointment. The background music is too loud, so loud that sometimes you might miss a few dialogues! The writing (Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla) is great in the first half, utterly disappointing in the second.
Would you recommend this movie to your friend: Yes
