Om Dar-B-Dar

I'll be honest, half of the movie just flowed past me in a hurry. Watching this was like sitting on a beach and watching the waves. A movie that presents you with a whirlpool of ideas and a storm of striking images, this one is a true cult item that goes beyond experimentation. In the 100 minutes, this movie packs an enormous amount of satire and possibly the highest number of genres in a single wrapper. Taking a shot at everything from surrealism to extreme realism, Kamal Swaroop presents a truly exhaustive picture of the Indian middle class in a country full of diversity, but with a style that you will not fully grasp because it is just not possible. Certain things will stand out and haunt you forever but certain others, though maybe more important, will not sink in. It is, though, once in a life viewing experience

The movie takes you on a prolific and entertaining journey which will not make sense to in it's entire length. Only a true masterpiece of cinematic excellence can bind you throughout its totality, without making any apparent or hidden sense. Watch it and enjoy it, its probably the most "Indian" movie you will ever watch. Surreal experience of the highest quality put together and woven into what can be called a simple narrative of common people of a town. It offers everyone their share of takings whatever they can take, sarcastic will find their dark sarcasm, surrealists will discover unreal happenings, critics will find their charm and common people will find their head spun, the move has everything to offer, yet it claims of nothing. A must watch movie which clearly symbolizes the shear art of cinema making. 10/10 without a shade of doubt.

One hell of a trip!

Watched it at a decent multiplex over last weekend, and though the first 10/15 minutes of the movie passed by uneventfully, clues for what was to come after lay in the lyrics of the songs playing by then, with not much in terms of meaning tying words together.

Sprinkled liberally with some choice phrases that are memorable, not just for being random, but for the fact that they're so well-written, in spite of being the connectors that do not connect. The movie's limited budget doesn't detract from its enjoyment, or its entertainment value. I wasn't drunk when I watched this and wish I was; perhaps that's the best way to savor this one - teetotalers unfortunately won't 'get' it.

Audacious film-making: one wonders why Kuku/Kamal Swaroop didn't make more. One also wonders how they got this made in the first place. Would have been a tough sell for anyone, no matter if the people they sold this to knew the meaning of 'post- modernist' or other adjectives used to describe the genre this movie supposedly dabbles in.

'Babloo from Babylon' indeed. Not for everyone though, and I will Not be a pretentious ass and say I 'got' it. However, I did have a great time at the movies with this one, and I don't think everyone will be able to replicate that experience.

This postmodernist delight of Kamal Swaroop lingers with the subconscious when seen through the lens of imagination and not just the images.It is a rich 'INDIAN'movie. It mixes mythology,surrealism,realism,Philo sophy,fantasy,humour and science into one bracket. It is a subtle satire on society,norms,ideas and sexuality and of course filmmaking. I rate it above the lynchian masterpieces because it has more depth and layers and it is indeed a carefully crafted nonsense.

This is not a movie. Its a dream of a person that remembers it properly.