Assi:
Assi doesn’t feel like one of those clean, neatly wrapped films. It’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes even uneven… but honestly, that’s also what makes it stick.
It’s directed by Anubhav Sinha, and you can clearly see his style in there — social issues, uncomfortable stuff, characters who feel real but also a bit lost. But unlike his tighter films, this one feels… looser? like it’s not fully in control of itself.
Taapsee Pannu is basically the glue here. Even when scenes feel like they’re dragging or not going anywhere, she keeps you watching. It doesn’t feel like she’s “performing” in a typical dramatic way, more like she’s just… existing in that space. Which works.
The cast is actually kind of crazy when you think about it — Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Naseeruddin Shah — and honestly, everyone just feels very natural. No one’s overdoing it. Naseeruddin Shah especially… he just shows up and somehow makes scenes feel heavier without doing much.
But yeah, not gonna lie, the film kind of wanders. There were moments where I checked how much time was left. Some parts feel stretched, some ideas don’t fully land, and you’re left thinking “okay but what was the point of that bit?”
Still… There are random scenes that hit. Quiet ones. Awkward conversations. Stuff that feels a little too real. And those parts kind of stick in your head after the movie’s over.
I wouldn’t call it a “great” film. It’s messy, uneven, and sometimes confusing. But it also feels honest in a way that more polished films don’t.
So yeah… if you’re in the mood for something that’s not super clean or entertaining in the usual way, maybe give it a shot. Just don’t expect it to come together perfectly.
