Shere makes for exciting hours, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Is this enough to pass judgment?

Or should there be justice?

This is the main question in Sherewhich is a truly unique experience for viewers as they go through an alternative justice system that involves much more than a mock trial.

“Everyone in this world has committed a crime or two,” says renowned drama actor Rumi Jafri, and that’s exactly what ensnares the youngest of them, Emraan Hashmi, who is being judged by the four pensioners. in a secluded bungalow among the snow-capped peaks of Himachal Pradesh.

So we have Amitabh Bachchan as a prosecutor, Anna Kapoor as a lawyer, Dritiman Chatterjee as a judge and Raghubir Yadav as a grumpy old man who is much more than a silent spectator.

There is also Siddhant Kapoor who is the Friday Man for this quartet.

He is backed up by Rhea Chakraborty, a “high-grade” maid with English skills that instantly take the inner Emran Hashmi out of the now suave ad agency CEO who has a few skeletons in his closet.

The way in which the title pages for Shereyou remember the intense monologue that Amitabh Bachchan delivered in another of his tense thrillers, Ankhen.

You are in tune with the mood of the movie.

Emran is ambushed in a bungalow that has “insaaf‘ and ‘nyayshout from the walls.

Here, ‘insaaf ki devi‘ doesn’t wear a blindfold but literally sees things and you realize it’s much more than just a metaphor as the movie progresses.

Nice to see how director Rumi Jeffery is doing Shere a gripping romance with each scene building up and preparing the audience for something much more intense.

The quartet is fun to watch, especially Big B and Anna Kapoor, and while there is a mix of sympathy and sarcasm in it, you know Emran will soon be duped.

The youth (Rhea and Siddhant) don’t contribute much, but it’s nice to see Krystle D’Souza in the meaty part once the flashback kicks in. Her character arc, while predictable, is well engraved.

Emran brings a pleasant surprise.

One would expect him to be subdued during the hearing given that Big B’s presence seems to be big and Anna Kapoor will play a big role. But he only manages to hold on tight.

It’s great to see his cheeky self over and over again. The best is saved for the middle parts, when he starts to get the impression that something sinister is going on.

Amitabh Bachchan has a full-fledged role, despite being credited with “friendly appearance” in the credits.

His arguments and counterarguments are nice to watch, and the way he traps Emran is done pretty well.

He has a 12-minute monologue, which, while impressive, is a few minutes longer.

This is also out of scope in some places as some of the references made have nothing to do with the upcoming lawsuit and seem forced. However, the conclusion about judgment and fairness is beautifully done.

Anand Pandit’s production plays out well, although the climax feels a little rushed and not entirely convincing.

Better written scenes here could help.

Overall, Shere turns out to be an intellectual film that will be chosen by those who love Badla. Yes, constant dialoguebaazi, especially on one stage, may cause anxiety for some people. But those who like to be mentally involved through and through, Shere makes for exciting hours.

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