Omertà2018

Making of an evil that is tightly written and realistic thriller throughout. Whatever is shown is very tightly written but at the same time whatever they have not shown (Just putting facts on screen and real life news clips or recordings) - seems like Mehta wasn’t interested in showing some of the main events that happened in Omar’s life or taking a total character study route. Mehta is more interested to show radicalized Omar’s intention and rise to reach the top of terrorist organisation’s hierarchy in order to save his brothers and sisters who are facing atrocities in different parts of the world (Which Omar repeatedly uses in the film). And in showing just that Mehta is supremely successful. I think this is Mehta’s most un-Mehta film in terms of treatment though we still get to see some of his usual strokes. It’s treated as an intense thriller (At times very disturbing) with a “cut to chase” editing and a brilliant score (Climax 🙏🙏🙏).  Rajkumar Rao’s performance deserves a separate review. All I can say is to me this was his best performance of his career. I know it’s tough to rate some of his best performances so far but this has to be rated higher (Atleast for me). Omar Sheikh is from England and listen to Rajkumar’s English accent. He nails the British accent. In one scene where he has to conceal his identity, he suddenly change it to broken English. Every time he sits anywhere, see his posturing - Always crossed legs. Stunning consistency in carrying this psychopath character. This is highly skilful performance.