Blue
2009 · Directed by Anthony D'Souza
Original language: Hindi
- action
- adventure
- thriller
The story
Sagar, Sam, and Aarav decide to go underwater to find the sunken ship Lady in Blue to retrieve the treasure in it to help Sameer clear his debt, but one of them has a hidden agenda.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated tropical daylight gives this film a glossy, postcard finish: turquoise shallows, white sand, and sun-flashed sea in wide establishing shots, then a cooler, murkier blue once the divers go under. Underwater photography is the main visual pleasure, with drifting silhouettes, shafts of light through the surface, and close framing that lets the actors' faces read through the water. Editing is quick and polished, the camera moves often, and the sound is built on bold commercial music, with song interludes breaking up the action and an orchestral thriller pulse under the tense passages. The vibe is breezy, flashy and crowd-pleasing, with a playful holiday energy that tips into suspense when the treasure hunt turns sour. Violence is action-movie level: fights, a few brisk shootouts and sea-based peril, with no gore to speak of, and the romance stays light and sentimental. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon or a easygoing night in, and it's made for people who want a colourful, fast-moving caper with music, sunshine and a dash of betrayal.
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