Khufiya

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Akash G I'm rating this a 5 cuz I see others unnecessarily penalizing an amazing movie. It's brilliant and a must watch. Otherwise the movie is a 4 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Luis M. D Too convoluted and preposterous Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/24 Full Review Prajyot K Started watching it for the cast, Director and the spy plot. But after 30 mins was disappointed by it. The Intel agency agents do stupid moves like, chasing the suspect right behind him/her, last scene is idiotic where these super spies plan to do something but are acting weird. (Dont want to giv spoiler) actually there is nothing to spoil in this move. Wasted time. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review George Ward B This one is all over the place. There is no suspense to the espionage portion, and no connection between the characters throughout the film. And of course, music and song break out at the strangest of momewnts, adding a dose of laughability to the whole effort. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Pun D Absolute garbage . A 10 year old kid could make a better movie than this. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Aj P In the ebb and flow of cinematic thriller tales Khufiya attempts to carve a niche by intertwining espionage with emotional complexity. Vishal Bhardwaj navigates through the stormy seas of international politics and individual tribulations laying bare a sprawling canvas where the microcosm of personal loyalties and broader geopolitics collide. Tabu & Azmeri Haque Badhon take the center stage embodying a paradoxical dance of emotions and schemes that whittle through the frame with a tantalizing duality. Their chemistry sizzles yet flickers, offering moments of profound intensity that unfortunately get swathed under the film's convoluted narratives and somewhat diluted execution. While some critics find this pairing revolutionary, breathing life and mystery into the movie, others view it as a glimmer in an otherwise underwhelming mesh of subplots and thematic explorations. Bhardwaj, recognized for his adept adaptations of literary works, orchestrates a symphony that is at times discordant yet unexpectedly harmonious in unexpected junctures. Khufiya finds its roots in Amar Bhushan's 2012 novel, "Escape To Nowhere," & navigates through a complex web of betrayals, gender reversals & visceral emotions. But herein lies an undeniable discord; the film's palpable potential gets enmeshed in its attempts to be a drama, spy thriller, and a poignant exploration of personal entanglements. On one side of the coin, Bhardwaj's genius is evident in the meticulous crafting of characters and sublime moments that linger such as the nuanced representation of everyday life and interactions of spies & the gentle yet profound intersections of personal and national loyalties. There is a stoic resonance in Tabu's portrayal of Krishna Mehra (KM), whose impassive exterior conceals a tempest of conflicting loyalties and pain, mirrored hauntingly by Wamiqa Gabbi's compelling screen presence. Conversely, the film struggles with its identity, attempting to straddle multiple narrative threads and thematic arcs, from espionage and betrayal to deeply intimate emotional and sexual explorations. There's a prevailing sentiment that the movie could have dug deeper, both in its spy thriller elements and emotional tapestry, providing a more taut and impactful cinematic experience. Khufiya might not have realized its fullest potential arguably due to its pacing & a screenplay that some might find lacking. However it invites viewers into a shadowy world where nothing is black and white, offering a contemplative, if not entirely cohesive, cinematic journey. It's a film that simultaneously tells too much and too little, brushing against profound narrative depths yet often skimming the surface. The film encapsulates a secretive essence ("khufiya"), not just in its plot but in its restrained revelation of emotion, demanding an attentive audience to uncover its veiled intricacies. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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