Numerous films have been based on terrorism and the tragedy of life in BOMBay. Some have a very…  

Numerous films have been based on terrorism and the tragedy of life in BOMBay. Some have a very serious and realistic take on it such as Black Friday and Mumbai Meri Jaan while some have been dramatized to showcase another aspect of terror such as in Dhoka and Aamir. Now, debutant director Neeraj Pandey brings an impactful and thought provoking thriller – A Wednesday, which transcends through the wavelengths of the cinema’s sound system to stir up the frustrated citizen in you. All this happens through the articulate voice and superlative performance of Naseeruddin Shah as an anonymous mastermind who provokes the Police department with his threat of bombing the city in 5 different locations. The mastermind’s plot builds up rapidly while all the characters are introduced and with his first phone call to the Commissioner of Police (Anupam Kher), the thrill ride begins in true Hollywood bad guy-NYPD style that includes a fancy control room, hi tech tracking units and loads of sophisticated equipment. At the helm of it all is Anupam Kher, the gifted actor who has been neglected for years and has been subjected to humiliating roles that do not suit his talent at all. We need to give all credit to Neeraj Pandey for just being bold enough to direct this thriller with two of the finest actors of Indian cinema. It is a treat to watch Anupam Kher in a serious character role rather than the slapstick comedy we have been subjected to by his directors. His natural ability to depict any character while making it all look so easy as though he has been the Commissioner all his life, is truly the showcasing of India’s finer talents. We have seen his astounding serious side in films like Saaransh, Kaash, Parinda, Daddy, Veer Zaara and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara (list may not be comprehensive). Yes, about 6 films in a career that spans over 275 are noteworthy serious character renditions. Talk about talent being wasted these days. Let us not even get to Naseeruddin Shah who very righteously had given up on good work from Bollywood once upon a time. But with A Wednesday, these two actors get a chance to showcase what they are and have overpowered every aspect of the movie. The film as such is well conceived with the common man’s sufferings being depicted in a radical manner. The cat and mouse chase between the mastermind and Commissioner’s team is a thrilling game that will engage you completely. A Wednesday is crisply edited with remarkable work on the script and screenplay that truly justified the talents in the film. Performances by the supporting cast including Jimmy Shergil and Aamir Bashir are excellent as well but …… yes there is a ‘but’…... When you walk out of the theatre, it is the plot of the mastermind and the performance of these actors that you go home with. You will discuss these two aspects for days but what you won’t really be talking about is the more technical aspect such as background score, which somehow sounds like a C.I.D episode, the cinematography, which is spectacular only from the terraces of buildings or the control room, which looks incredulous for it to be a part of Mumbai Police Headquarters. More like a set from C.I.D again. Even the overall look of the film could have been solidified to suit the otherwise intense atmosphere that builds up. These may be insignificant in comparison to the film’s strengths but it somehow feels like it could’ve been better in its impact had the director focused on these details as well. Nevertheless, the film is very realistic in the dialogues between the characters and in the scripting of every situation. The final 20 minutes that include the great confrontational dialogue between the mastermind and the Commissioner are worth the full price of the ticket. The film belongs to Naseeruddin Shah though as he portrays his character in a definitive manner that is strikingly real like. The ease with which he renders dialogues, his body language, his expressions and his emotions in every situation are all traits of an outstanding talent and a Great actor that he is. The film is thought provoking and instigating as it portrays the dire circumstances that citizens of Bombay live in. The violence and uncertainty that have started controlling routine life can take a toll on the common man itself and that, is the message of this film. The other message is that film makers need to be free. They need to think openly about ideas and stories and cast the great talent we have in this industry without worrying about box-office success because if your product is good, the actors can make it even better and the audience has now accepted this reality and films like A Wednesday are getting an encouragement even from the masses and not just the classes. There are enough reasons indeed for that acceptance. - 9.11 on a scale of 1-10.  

Great movie  

Great movie 

acha hai par itna bhi acha nahi hai ke 5 se 5 diya jaai. 3/5  

acha hai par itna bhi acha nahi hai ke 5 se 5 diya jaai. 3/5 

Its just the best movie i ever seen on such a topic......all things are good and perfect in all…  

Its just the best movie i ever seen on such a topic......all things are good and perfect in all sense...the background score,performances,dialogues,pace,and the brilliant script.. 

can I give this movie 10 point out of 5 or can i give this movie 200 point out of 100,Yes this…  

can I give this movie 10 point out of 5 or can i give this movie 200 point out of 100,Yes this movie is that kind of masterpiece, asuperb acting , pwerfull thriller, Its an original Indian movie yes I can be proud of I dont think so this movie is copied from hollywood, its an out and out indian original actiionpacked thriller,U will be seating on the edge , do not want to miss any scene any dilogue. I wonder why this movie is not publicized(not even enough promos) But really this movie is superb ,excellnt,straight to the point, and its dealing with current situation and delivered it nicely please do not miss this movie. 

a great movie...... probably the best ever bollywood movie ever made...  

a great movie...... probably the best ever bollywood movie ever made...  

Wow! after coming out of theatre.this was my word.I think indian cinema is coming out of the…  

Wow! after coming out of theatre.this was my word.I think indian cinema is coming out of the age...they are coming out such storyline which they didn't earlier...who says movies are not mirror of society. Director neeraj pandey has snatched word from audience mouth and potrayed them at screen.The storyline is excellent.The performance is remarkable. Naseerudin sha has given one of the outstanding performance..after long time anupam kher has given wonderful performance...jimmy,aamir, kali aall are excellent....go and watch the movie. u wont come out with tense mind as other terrorism based movie..  

Honestly speaking , I went to see the movie , keeping in kind the same old funda , another…  

Honestly speaking , I went to see the movie , keeping in kind the same old funda , another terrorist blackmailing police department and another usual climax BUT my all thoughts clashed when I reached the climax and started understanding the real theme of the movie. It was , one of the most , powerful movies I have ever seen till date , and I must add , be it Hollywood or Bollywood. This came out to be one such surprise I would love to suggest everyone to have . A MUST WATCH FOR EVERY INDIAN as well as for people who want quality rather than just any other commercial movie. A completely " No- Regret" , "Flawless" movie .  

hmm... Nice Movie.  

hmm... Nice Movie. 

This year I sawlots of movies but I found movies like jaane tu...,Mumbai meri Jaan,Rock on!,and…  

This year I sawlots of movies but I found movies like jaane tu...,Mumbai meri Jaan,Rock on!,and Wednesday are best among all big budjet low C grade movies like Sing is King,bachnaa e hasino,and masala movies like these.These are craps in bollywood. What sheet producers are making? If you have lots of your forefathers money Please throw in Sea.but not make movies like these. I want to congratulate and thank producers of Jaana tu,rock on,mumbai meri jaan, and wednesday. You gave true filmmakers this year.I will never forget this year.Its historical year actually.This year we saw such meaningful movies.  

hey its time to watch a worthful movie that to full paisa vasool,jaago cinegoers jaago....,an…  

hey its time to watch a worthful movie that to full paisa vasool,jaago cinegoers jaago....,an amazing experience of watching plight and anger of a common man with a head breaking precimax 

A wednesday is a reply 2 friday....when I was watching this movie I was very excited n the movie…  

A wednesday is a reply 2 friday....when I was watching this movie I was very excited n the movie got many twist n turn n finally it says da common man....S Y not a common man can do it,if he decide. but again I m shock 2 C bout the culprits of 92 Babari Mosque demolish,2002 Gujrat carnage..2006 Train Blast..wch da director decided ke Muslims were behind..but is not ur gettin more hatred against the Indian Cinema n socity in muslims...by predicting dis kind of verdicts....but over all its a Film n its Good 2 C a Common Man who stands against the evil to demolish them...I request the film makers not 2 B in hurry 2 criticize some thng wch thy cannot justice......