Anu Menon's 'Waiting' is A Nicely Done Drama-Comedy, that also comes packed with proficient performances. Its a heartfelt tale, told with simplicity.
'Waiting' Synopsis: Shiv (Naseeruddin Shah) and Tara (Kalki) form an unlikely friendship at an hospital, where their partners are battling for life.
'Waiting' has a strong emotional undercurrent, which makes the narrative heartfelt throughout. Watching the two protagonists express grief & moments of hope, is indeed absorbing. The only aspect that didn't work for me in this 93-minute film, was its culmination. Though not bad, I wasn't particularly impressed by it. A Better End would've only helped 'Waiting' more.
Anu Menon, James Ruzicka & Atika Chohan's Screenplay is heartwarming & engaging. Only glitch, as mentioned before, lies in its finale. Dialgoue deserve a special mention. They are very real. Anu Menon's Diretion is simplistic, but effective. She has handled the film well. Cinematography & Editing are fine. Music by Mikey McCleary is lovely.
Performance-Wise: Naseeruddin Shah underplays his part & remains restrained throughout. Kalki is the star of the show. She's simply terrific, enacting a rather difficult, with flourish. Rajat Kapoor is brilliant in a brief role. Arjun Mathur & Suhasini Maniratnam lend good support.
On the whole, 'Waiting' is a well-made film. Do Watch!
