Nessieldwi
Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.
Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Bergorks
If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
Hadrina
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
silvan-desouza
In early 2000sm RGV Factory came out with several films which were out of the box and gave a chance for new directors and several talented people. MWM was one such film, directed by Jijy Philip. The film is awesome and the best part it's identifiable, Anil-Suchitra scenes are terrific, their family isn't a Sooraj Bharjatya type or KJO type happy family or melodramatic but a normal family. The twist is superb, till the interval the film keeps you on the edge, post interval it does slacken and get predictable but the end again is superb. Only flaws are perhaps the director could've avoided Boman's personal story but yet this are minor hiccups.Direction is awesome Background music is good, though at times a bit overdone Camera-work is awesome though RGV"s hangover does showAnil Kapoor gives one of his career best performances, he is simply mindblowing and flawless, the best part being he lives the role to perfection. Suchitra has a small role and she is decent Nandana Sen is decent, Rajesh is okay Boman Irani is terrific as the cop who likes to eat, rest are all decent Master Zain is simply outstanding
Avinash Patalay
After the first few reels, one feels that full blown movie was an overkill for the plot and perhaps telly was best suited. Mid-way you feel that its not even suited for small-screen. As you reach to the end of it, you feel that it was unwise to have attempted it. After a point, not only it starts to drag but also gets silly. And the lame ending sinks the movie further deep.Anil Kapoor delivers a noteworthy performance. Perhaps one of the first times I have seen a resilient character who uses more of body language to communicate.Suchitra Krishnamurthy leaves an impression as a nagging wife. Pity she gets bumped by the time you settle in with the popcorn's.Nandana Sen is a perfect cast for the role. Sadly its the writing of the character which doesn't fit very well.Rajesh Tandon does a good job for the character he is given.Boman Irani gets to play an interesting character. Sadly he is not the brightest crayon to solve the mystery (and as rightly pointed by his wife in the movie, gets job promotions for other reasons).Its only the performance of the actors which saves the movie. There is no doubt that technically the movie is top-notch, especially coming from RGVs Factory its kinda expected. Pity if content would have given at least half of the attention, it would have a different story altogether.Its not yet aired on small screen yet, and no rocket science to guess why!
Queen_of_pentacles
Anil Kapoor in the lead role has definitely done a good job of portraying a totally bewildered , confused husband , who has caused his wife's instant death , due to a simple slap during their argument . Instead of calling the police on the scene , he involves in hiding , disposing , and even going to the police station for reporting the missing wife , along with his father-in-law. Investigating officer played by Boman Irani , is himself a nagged husband ,too , as shown while he is having his dinner ! Though his wife looks more like his mother ! Anil's assistant , madly trying to help him out , her boyfriend , the other inspector , and specially the kids are good in their supportive roles ; However , there are some major flaws in handling of the overall plot line of the movie , which could have been more polished , otherwise they seem more or less childish ,like Anil stuffing the dead body in the Onida T.V. box. the neighbor coming out at the same time , and the car getting stuck momentarily near the check post etc. Though Anil gives a very controlled and sensitive performance , the director has not handled the scenes properly , by showing at least some remorse ,or a faint trace of love for the dead wife , a mother of Ravi 's , the protagonist's two young kids ! Those scenes , while he drags , hides , and pushes the body in the carton , seem , as if he is disposing some unwanted stuff , and not a human body , which was full of life , just some hours ago . The suspense could have been made sharper , by editing , and avoiding showing Tejpal , the investigating officer , eating hot and spicy things all the time ! The movie gets it's momentum towards the end , when Ravi Patwardhan is trying to escape with kids in tow , is hotly chased , and finally nabbed in a forest , with children sick , hurt , and crying desperately. The film maker deserves to be appreciated for one thing particularly , casting Anil Kapoor in a role , to prove his talents , hidden under the heap of plastic , melodramatic , nonsensical Bollywood roles all the while ! Worth watching ateast once for Anil , Boman and Nandana !
sid-58
I don't usually write reviews for movies, but this movie is one that I loved so much that I had to write a review. When I saw Swades, I thought that was great cinema -- India is finally catching on. Then I saw Black, Parineeta, Sarkar -- and I believed the same for those. However, this movie is beyond good and great cinema, it's excellent. Don't get me wrong, I would say I liked Black and much as Swades as much as Parineeta as much as Sarkar as much as My Wife's Murder. However, this was a little different approach.It isn't your average Indian film where a rich production company hires the best composer, hit director, famous actor and great technical people and says to them, "go make the next thriller. I want people watching the movie 10 times a day. They should be listening to its music more and that, admiring the technical work and praising the actor". So, obviously was the case with several unnamed movies. My Wife's Murder is different, very different. It's one of the Hollywood-type movies which makes you think, but unlike several others, it's story was actually written in Bollywood, fair to say it's not a copy.India has done several great hits, and even though people may think this is another Bollywood movie, they are wrong. The technical work is excellent. Direction possibly even better. Acting superb (even from the policeman to the children to the main character). And what else can I say.It's the story of Ravi, who owns an editing studio. If there is one thing he likes working. He has only one assistant with whom his wife, thinks and believes he is having a love affair with. One day, when they are fighting about this, an accident occurs. You will have to watch the movie to find out the rest. 10/10 for me.