Review of Margarita with a Straw (2015) by Samir S — 24 Apr 2015
Add seven parts of tequila, four parts of cointreau and three parts of some tangy lime juice and throw in a straw, that is 'Margarita with a straw' for you. It is a film about a lot of unexplored themes in Bollywood, a film about disability, sexuality and breaking cliches, and yet one that makes you feel like it is about everything normal. It is everything but a film to educate the audience about disability and kindle a feeling of pity, which is the case with most Indian films on this topic. Though the film is quite an intense drama and had the entire theatre in pin-drop silence, little elements of 'Desi'ness like a Punjabi father who yearns for Butter Chicken, a south Indian mother who likes classical music, young sibling Monu who watches cricket add the usual Bollywood touches. Unfortunately, the second half and the extremely open ended climax do not do justice to the film.
With an exceptional performance playing Laila, a girl of late teens affected by cerebral palsy, Kalki Koechlin simply blends into the character and there is not one moment in the film where her disability obstructs your feeling one with her. Revathi plays a lovable mom (Aai) that every girl wishes for.
Bold attempt by director Shonali Bose, wish the plot could have been simpler. This weekend, ditch the Margarita in the pub and grab it in the cinemas instead. It probably will leave you with a hangover.
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This review of Margarita with a Straw (2015) was written by Samir S on 24 April 2015.
Margarita with a Straw has generally received positive reviews.
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