Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha,
…Oh, I could go on. But where are the words? I have rarely seen a film where not a single frame could be removed without seriously damaging the final product. This is all….
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Thumbs up, by Rajiv Vijayakar,
…Neeraj Ghaywan has made this film partly as a catharsis, infusing it (as he told me) with many personal touches that question not only India, but the world at large. It’s a story that can resonate from Bikaner to Boston and beyond….
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Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma,
…Watch the film to see its brutal display of reality and the fabulous performances of Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. Do movies cause social changes? We hope Homebound does it. At the very least, it should become a topic of conversation. Let’s cross our fingers….
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Thumbs up, by Baradwaj Rangan,
…The final stretch is incredibly moving. What begins as a story about how to get a job ends as a story that says that education is the only way to go, and even more so when it is not supported by the majority…
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Thumbs up, by Iqbal Pervez,
…Homebound is a heartfelt story that connects friendship, social struggles, professional dilemmas, and personal choices. Absolute silence reigns in the theater. This makes the film leave such an impact that not a single second diverts your gaze and attention. If you like realistic and emotional cinema like this, Homebound is definitely a movie worth watching. I’m sure when you watch Homebound, you’ll connect with it emotionally. It may even bring tears to your eyes…
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Thumbs up, by Rishabh Suri,
…Overall, Homebound is not just a film about friendship, caste or migration. It is a reminder of humanity brought to its knees by a pandemic and the invisible lives that bore the greatest weight in our country…
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Thumbs up, by Sana Farzeen,
…That’s the real triumph of Homebound: it doesn’t just make you watch; makes you a witness. And once you’ve witnessed it, you won’t be able to say you didn’t know…
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Thumbs up, by Sakshi Verma,
…Technical aspects Visually, the film is impressive. Pratik Shah’s cinematography creates intimate close-ups and then pulls back to show the vast, intimidating landscape of migration and movement. The framing often emphasizes the absence of opportunity, of transportation, of comfort, but also the presence of more comforting things like friendship, home, and small acts of kindness. The sound design and score by Naren Chandavarkar and Benedict Taylor complement this calm and respectful writing that aims to signal emotion without forcing it….
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Thumbs up, by Divya Shah,
…Homebound is not a show; It’s a silent storm. Neeraj Ghaywan has crafted a work of rare compassion, exposing the fault lines of caste and religion while celebrating the unbreakable bonds of friendship and hope. It will move you, it will disturb you, and, perhaps most importantly, it will make you hear voices we often don’t hear. This is more than cinema. It’s a reminder that empathy is not a luxury but a responsibility, and that even in the hardest of times, the human spirit can still find its way home…
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Thumbs up, by Shubhra Gupta,
…A single film cannot take into account centuries of systemic discrimination and disenfranchisement, but if you have to see a film that talks about all these elephants that have disappeared from so many rooms for so many inordinate years, let it be this one….
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Thumbs up, by Uday Bhatia,
…A simple shot: the sun is almost setting, Shoaib and Chandan sitting atop a truck, looking at the road with something resembling hope, their thoughts escaping home…
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Thumbs up, by Mayank Shekhar,
NOON
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…Which basically just means one thing. That a jury, in several languages, considered it the best Indian film of the year so far. Think, I agree….
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Thumbs up, by Amarylisa Gonsalves,
NOON
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…It is definitely worth watching, as it offers a glimpse of reality and at the same time makes you reflect. The climax is undoubtedly the icing on the cake. Expect some sobbing around you if you’re watching this in the movie theater…
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Thumbs up, by Sameer Ahire,
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…Ultimately, Homebound succeeds as a heartfelt story that blends friendship, social struggles, professional dilemmas, and personal choices into a meaningful narrative. For those who appreciate realistic cinema with emotional resonance, Homebound is worth watching….
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Thumbs up, by Radhika Sharma,
NDTV
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…We hope Homebound, which also has Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese as executive producer, brings that Oscar home…
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Approved, by TITAS CHOWDHURY,
…And that makes Homebound cinematically rich and a must-see…
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Thumbs up, by Isha Sharma,
…Homebound is a gripping story of dreams and humanity, and Ghaywan’s characters are drenched in extreme authenticity. Its unpredictability is another strong point, and it’s the kind of movie you want to watch without distractions because the characters demand your unwavering attention. It may seem a little melancholic, but it is this rawness that gives the film meaning and purpose. Don’t miss it….
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Approved, by DEBANJAN DHAR,
…Though the film’s final stretches provide a fervent, heartbreaking showcase for the actors, they are equally tremendous in flickering fragments of a few seconds…
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Thumbs up, by Deepa Gahlot,
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…Khatter and Jethwa’s performances are wonderfully empathetic. Fury, pain and hopelessness are expressed with raw sincerity…
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Thumbs up, by Nandini Ramnath,
…Vishal Jethwa is not always willing to convey Chandan’s anguish. Ishaan Khatter is more convincing as Shoaib, expressing controlled rage and maturity beyond his years when treated like trash. As Phool, Shalini Vatsa has some touching scenes….
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Thumbs up, by leslie felperin,
…Another filmmaker might have limited the story to just this last part, and focused on the many challenges of the young people as they try to return home to their families with curfews and limited transportation options….
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Thumbs up, by Anuj Kumar,
…Still, Homebound is an important document of our times in which social trust appears to be in long-term decline and is a worthy bet for the elusive Oscar…
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Thumbs up, by Namrata Joshi,
…Homebound gives voice to the voiceless, but more significantly it implicates and indicts the powerful and privileged for the status quo. It is a film driven by the vital and essential urgency of the times, and for the times….
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Thumbs up, by Tanmayi Savadi,
…Homebound lacks the glamor of an entertaining movie, but it hits the right emotional points with the right pacing. Not made for everyone, this one requires patience, time and acquired appetite to understand Neeraj’s world. A compelling portrait of the marginalized, Homebound bothers when it rightly should. This film will be remembered for its no-nonsense approach, clean direction and incredible performances….
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Thumbs up, by Renuka Vyavahare,
…Being confined to home raises many questions. How do we get here? What has made us so deprived of empathy and compassion? A poignant observation of a cooling world – this is cinema at its finest…
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