I spent the entire movie afraid to blink; I didn't want to miss anything. It was transcendent. Perfectly paced, lovingly shot. Director Ritesh Batra (with his first feature length film!) provides an eye that is gentle and patient, lingering on scenes long after the main action has been conveyed. And yet, it still isn't enough for the viewer. He seems to know this and allows sounds to bleed into the next scene, just to help you through the transitions. A fascinating technique not often used; it added a magical quality that fit seamlessly. Irrfan Khan always impresses me with his ability to house every emotion known to man in a single glance and he does not disappoint. He is matched beautifully by Nimrat Kaur, who deserves far more than only 6 film credits to her name. Someone cast this woman in everything; she is stunning in her silence. They both built in intensity over the film, allowing their expressions to grow larger and slightly frantic. Their eyes moved faster, their gestures more nervous. It drew the audience in so deeply that by the end everyone near me was shifting uncontrollably, holding our glee back with our hands and arching forward in an effort to help shove these beautiful souls together. We were all so delighted to be enfolded in this heartbreaking yet hopeful tale. I loved it. GO SEE IT RIGHT NOW!
PS. Don't go hungry or you may be tempted to try to eat the screen.
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