Zero
2018 · Directed by Aanand L. Rai
Original language: Hindi
- romance
- drama
- comedy
The story
Short in stature but big on love, a bachelor meets two very different women who broaden his horizons and help him find purpose in life.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Bollywood frames with a glossy digital finish: wide sets dressed in warm amber and pastel, Delhi and Lucknow streets rendered as bustling, colour-soaked blur, and a space-age stretch in the later reels where cool blues and silvers take over. The camera moves freely, sweeping crane shots and playful zooms, with song-and-dance sequences that burst into full choreography and then settle back into intimate close-ups of faces. The score is brass-led and melodic, big orchestral swells punctuated by light pop and the occasional quiet piano underneath a heartfelt scene. Vibe: sunny, sentimental and self-aware, a comedy with a soft ache underneath. Pacing is brisk and musical, with rhythms that lurch between slapstick and tenderness. The emotional arc follows a good-natured, sensitive man who learns to see past surfaces and open up to others. Mild peril and a few tense moments, but no real violence or gore; some suggestive banter and a single kissing scene, mostly chaste. Good for a lazy weekend, a comfort watch, or anyone who wants a big-hearted romance with music, humour and a warm, generous spirit.
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