The Blue Umbrella Review

The Blue Umbrella - 8.4/10

Based on Ruskin Bond's novel by the same name, it is one of the most simple yet layered movie of our times.Set up in a breathtakingly beautiful small village in Himachal Pradesh the plot revolves around fascination of its natives towards the magnificent Blue Umbrella and the greed it invokes among the simple people.At the outset its a simple story but in-depth its a tale of greed,forgiveness and materialistic desires.

The best thing about the movie is it never looses its inherent simplicity,innocence and charm.

Pankaj Kapur is one of the finest actors in the industry and this is one of his best work. Shreya as young Biniya is fabulous and all other characters fit perfectly into their roles. Music is apt and cinematography is creative as well as beautiful.Vishal Bharadwaj is a great director and this is one of his hidden gems.A movie that deserves way more appreciation and accolades.Hats off to Vishal for having the guts to make such a movie.If you love movies,watch it.