Review of Kahaani (2012) by Tracy W — 04 Aug 2014

Kahaani is a nifty thriller with an enjoyment quotient that is indirectly proportionate to how long you spend thinking about the plot. If you back-track and try to connect all the dots, the implausibility of the story amplifies â?? thereâ??s even a piecing-together-the puzzle moment that echoes The Usual Suspects but this riddle isnâ??t a patch on the intricate web of lies in the Bryan Singer film.

However, if youâ??re willing to think less, there is some fun to be had here. Balan, quite effortlessly, manages to be both vulnerable and resilient. So despite the loopholes, Kahaani fulfills what it sets out to do and keeps you hooked and guessing.

Which in itself is no small accomplishment. I'm going with four stars and insisting you to check it out!