Talaash

Talaash is two different films rolled into one... While the latter is a very affecting and compelling track, the former leaves one very dissatisfied.

Talaash starts out as a smart, well-written noir-ish thriller... Pity about the second half.

Performances are uniformly impressive, with Khan proving again that he is the finest actor of his generation.

This thoroughly engrossing, highly anticipated pic boasts assured direction by sophomore helmer Reema Kagti, a well-constructed script by Kagti and... Zoya Akhtar, and strong thesping by familiar Bollywood luminaries.

If I sound like a woman cheated, it's only because I was so invested in Reema Kagti's suspense drama. The film has one of the most terrific first hours I've seen this year. It's taut, twisty and absolutely thrilling.

The film grabs on tight and doesn't let go.

Talaash presents a high standard for the best of what India can do.

The film hooks you from first shot onwards and refuses to let go. The suspense is maintained throughout. There are enough red herrings to keep a convention of Agatha Christie fans happy.

The cast makes this work as an unusual dysfunctional relationship drama.

The great pleasure of the film is watching how Reema Kagti and co-writer Zoya Akhtar slowly pull the many strands of the action together.