Unlike some recent films, the action here is raw and real, reminiscent of the films of the 1980s. A large chunk of SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is devoted to high-voltage action sequences. In fact, the turn of events in the second half takes the film to its zenith. Although it takes time to settle down, the solid writing in the second hour keeps you on the edge. The second half of the film and more specifically, the final moments leave you awe-struck. But the sensitivity and ease with which Gupta balances the explosive and hot-tempered attitude of the gangster and the soft and affectionate persona gives the film that extra edge. While Gupta is synonymous with depicting machismo with flourish, tender moments such as these have been neglected in his movies, post HAMESHAA. It brings to the fore the humane aspect of a gangster who sent a chill down the spine in his prime. And it is this attribute in ManyaвЂ™s personality that sets it apart from other gangster movies. The cops launch Operation Manya Surve to curb his dominanceвЂ¦Д«esides encapsulating the rise and fall of Manya Surve, SHOOTOUT AT WADALA talks about the lesser-known aspect of his life: His love interest. Manya flees the prison, returns to Mumbai and forms his gang. SHOOTOUT AT WADALA narrates the story of Manya, who gets implicated in a murder case and is sentenced to life imprisonment. The saying, вЂForm is temporary, class is permanentвЂ™ holds true for Gupta, as he makes a scathing statement with his newest venture, taking rapid strides as a storyteller, coming up with a fare that balances form and content admirably. He returns with a vengeance after a sabbatical of almost eight years. His death.ДЄlthough Gupta has attempted volatile subjects in the past, SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is his most accomplished work as a raconteur. Much has been written about the dominance of several gangsters. SHOOTOUT AT WADALA primarily focuses on that one man who took on the powerful gangsters in his prime.

Nor does it come across as a documentary. Not surprisingly, while Gupta retains the essence, he ensures he adapts the book delightfully, adding layers and fictionalized episodes, so that the outcome isnвЂ™t dry, dark or depressing. It chronicles the lives of gangsters, gang wars and also talks of the first encounter killing of a gangster. Now Sanjay Gupta enters the dark alleys of 1970s and 1980s with SHOOTOUT AT WADALA, which is partly based on a book. Films like DEEWAAR, PARINDA, AGNEEPATH, DAYAVAN, SATYA, COMPANY, VAASTAV, GANGSTER, SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA and ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI have left an indelible impression on the minds of cineastes. Gangster flicks - especially the ones depicting the underbelly of Mumbai - arenвЂ™t new.

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