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The Lunchbox Movie Review: An Out Of The Box Love Story
One of the nicest things about life is the way we regularly stop whatever we are doing and devote our attention to eating. For most of us, it is food first and then everything else. For other activities such as sleep, love and happiness to happen, you must dine well too. Imagine eating the same roti and daal everyday! We'd be sick of it and look forward to a fresh new meal.
It is the same in case of entertainment too. The regular masala entertainers, romantic dramas, thrillers have all become too common in the B-Town. However, this weekend will be different. A movie titled The Lunchbox is going to increase your hunger this weekend.
The Lunchbox which stars Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead roles will hit the theatres on Friday, September 20. The movie's plot revolves around a love story that takes place by exchanging letters through a dabba(lunch box). This movie which is so unique will make way into your system this weekend. It will fill up your voids in the stomach and heart too.
This epistolatory film directed by Ritesh Batra has already been screened at two major international festivals - 2013 Cannes Film Festival and 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and has received outstanding acclaimations. The trailer and the posters of the movie had already created a lot of eagerness among audiences.
Story
The
story
is
about
Ila
(Nimrat
Kaur)
and
Saajan
Fernandez(
Irrfan)
who
exchange
letters
through
the
dabbawala
service
in
Mumbai.
This
starts
because
of
a
mistake
but
eventually
becomes
a
routine.
In
the
beginning
of
the
movie,
we
see
that
Ila
cooking
a
sumptuous
meal
and
actually
sends
a
letter
in
the
dabba
to
her
husband
but
due
to
a
mix
up
of
the
box,
Saajan
receives
the
same.
Saajan
is
a
widower
and
and
on
the
other
side,
Ila
is
a
lonely
housewife.
This
story
seems
very
interesting
as
the
trailer
itself
asks
a
question
of
two
strangers
who
have
not
met
can
fall
in
love
with
each
other.
Performances
When
it
comes
to
Irrfan
Khan,
we
seldom
find
any
criticism
against
this
talented
actor.
Like
always,
he
has
given
the
character
what
he
deserves.
He
does
not
speak
much
in
the
movie
and
a
lot
is
said
through
letters
and
emotions.
Even
his
silence
speaks
out
in
this
movie.
On
the
other
side
of
the
dabba,
we
have
Nimrat
Kaur
who
has
quite
a
lot
of
experience
in
theatre,
she
has
given
her
best
in
this
movie.
The
casting
seems
as
though
the
actors
were
destined
to
act
in
The
Lunchbox.
Verdict
The
Lunchbox
is
more
than
just
a
plain
love
story.
The
story
goes
beyond
the
usual
Bollywood
romances.
Internet
and
social
media
have
taken
over
us
but
this
movie
shows
the
lives
of
two
people
whose
life
is
not
invaded
by
the
new
media.
It's
a
well
knit
plot
that
you
will
enjoy
watching
and
it
even
takes
us
back
to
the
times
people
used
the
postal
services
or
exchanged
chits
regularly.
The film has balanced the emotions perfectly and will be loved by the audiences. Debutant director Batra has done a fabulous job by paying attention to tiny details and he has crafted them beautifully. Like the lead actor Irrfan had recently said, The Lunchbox is a complete dish.
We
know
you
are
hungry
to
know
more
about
movie.
So
we
have
put
down
a
slide
show
which
gives
you
detailed
review,
story,
images
and
more.
Have
a
look
the
slide
show
below.
Story
The film is set in Mumbai and a love story sparks due to a mistaken delivery in dabbawala (lunchbox service) of Mumbai. This leads to a relationship between Saajan, a lonely widower and Ila, an unhappy housewife. They exchange notes through the daily lunchbox everyday.
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan needs a standing ovation for this movie. He is simply superb and does not over do his role at any point. His face and the expressions show the loneliness he had as a widower. As the story progresses, we see the slight blush that he has when he reads Ila's letters. He has acted from within.
Nimrat Kaur
This movie shows that Nimrat Kaur has a long journey in Bollywood or just in any other acting. When a person watches The Lunchbox, they will be able to relate with her character's emotions. She is so real in the movie and that is what we love. It's not not always about glamour and the style quotient.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
You put Nawazuddin Siddiqui in any role and he gets the best out of the character. Here in The Lunchbox, he plays the role of Shaikh and does not let us down with his amazing acting skills.
Film Reminds Us Real Love
Irrfan Khan recently called his movie a complete dish. He said, "It increases your hunger, both stomach's and your heart's. So it's a complete meal. The director's style of telling the story is fresh and new. It inspires you to fall in love, something that people are forgetting these days. Love is becoming mechanical and need-oriented. The film reminds you of the real love that exists."
Appeals To All
The actress Nimrat tells us that the film slowly makes a place in our systems. "There is a huge space in the film for the audience to enter. There is a lovely sensation, which I felt when I saw the film for the second time because the first time I got completely lost in it. So it will appeal to anybody," said Nimrat.
Meant To Be A Documentary
Ritesh Batra who has previously made short films had initially planned to make a documentary on the lunch box delivery system of Mumbai- dabbawala. After doing more research, the director decided to make it into a film.
Real Dabbawalas
While doing research on the topic, Batra had spoken to a lot of Dabbawalas and he later even cast a few of them in the movie as well.
Fall And Rise In Love Said Karan Johar
Karan Johar who is also associated with the film is very happy with the film. He said, "The Lunchbox is a love story that makes you want to fall and rise in love. After having received standing ovations across the world, we are excited about releasing the film in its homeland."
Truly Universal Says Siddharth Roy Kapur
Siddharth Roy Kapur who is the CEO of UTV motion pictures says the movie will be loved by Indian audiences too. "Ritesh Batra's heart-warming film transcends language and cultural barriers and is truly universal in emotion and appeal. We are confident that Indian audiences will take the film to their hearts in the same way that cinema lovers worldwide have done," he said.
Trailer
The movie is 104 minutes long. We will surely update on the Box-Office records of The Lunchbox.
