🍿🍿🍿🍿 Out of 5 Popcorns
Get ready for a roller-coaster ride of emotions with the drama-du-jour, ‘The Mehta Boys.’ The flick serves a cocktail of family dynamics, fatherly quirks, and a dash of mystery, all shaken and stirred within 48 hours. Get your tissues ready, because the Review Rani is here to spill the tea!
🎬 The Plot
Imagine a father-son duo, forced to spend 48 hours under the same roof. The twist? They’re more like two strangers who share a last name. Welcome to the world of ‘The Mehta Boys.’ The movie takes you on a journey that explores the labyrinth of father-son relationships, and boy, it’s an emotional ride!
Our protagonist Shiv Mehta, played by Boman Irani, is a retired gent with a suitcase full of memories and a one-way ticket to join his daughter in the US. His son Amay, a hot-shot Mumbai architect with more walls around him than the buildings he designs, is forced to play the reluctant host due to a ticketing screw-up. What follows is a 48-hour emotional marathon where unsaid words find voice, and buried feelings find a way out.
But, remember, this ain’t a tear-fest. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s as relatable as your next-door Uncle Sharma’s family drama.
🎭 The Performances
Boman Irani as Shiv Mehta is like the eccentric uncle you can’t ignore at family gatherings. His quirks, like his obsession with bed hygiene and his emergency brake fetish, add flavour to an already rich character portrait.
Then we have Avinash Tiwary as Amay. He delivers a restrained performance that’s as layered as an onion (minus the tears). And let’s not forget Puja Sarup as the pragmatic Anu and Shreya Chaudhry as the girlfriend-cum-colleague Zara, who both leave their mark despite limited screen time.
🔍 The Verdict
While ‘The Mehta Boys’ is a pretty solid drama, it leaves a crucial question unanswered. What triggered the frosty vibes between the father and son duo? Could it be the mystery ingredient that spices up the narrative? But hey, we can’t have it all, can we?
As the curtain falls, the film leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling, like a cup of hot chai on a winter evening. It’s simple, it’s sincere, and it’s a breath of fresh air in the smoke and mirrors of Bollywood.
Hats off to Alexander Dinelaris, the Oscar-winning writer who co-wrote the script with Boman Irani, for adding a dash of international flavour to our desi drama.
👑 Rani’s Royal Wrap-Up
In a nutshell, ‘The Mehta Boys’ is like a hearty home-cooked meal. It’s comforting, it’s satisfying, and it leaves you with a happy belly. So, grab a bucket of popcorn, because this flick is worth every kernel!
Remember folks, the Review Rani has spoken! Until next time, stay sassy! 😉
