vishalchilz

It doesn't always happen in bollywood that a movie stays right on track till the very end. Usually, the ill-fitted humor or obtruded songs take the starch out of the story line. I found that problem with airlift!

But this movie is almost free from all such distractions and the director has been very disciplined. Shabana Aazmi has stolen the show with her immaculate acting. I was quite skeptical about Sonam Kapoor's acting capabilities in a movie backed by such a strong script, but thankfully no emotional scenes have been imposed on her and her aptness has been used very smartly by the director!

'Aisa Kyun Maa' song is quite emotional and beautifully spun into the fabric of the movie.

Watching the movie I was never able to digest whatever the director wanted us to believe. The movie is way better than the regular bollywood brainless flicks but still needs a lot to engage people emotionally. Alia Bhat was so very natural in her role and Randeep Hooda acted as if he was born for this role, but the pace at which things change in the movie makes it very unconvincing and it becomes quite predictable towards the end.

Rehman's music and background score perfectly blends in with the story. Cinematography is also commendable.

Nevertheless it is still a watchable movie. A brave attempt, and a laudable effort.