Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

This movie will shake your beliefs on our system. The first reaction that came to my mind after watching this film is that we finally made something at par of Korean movie Memories of Murder or Hollywood movie JFK. As a Music Composer, as a Film Director or as Writer Vishal Bhardwaj has proved time and time again why he is one of finest Craftsman/Creator of this era. Superb Performances from all cast. Hats off to Meghna Gulzar & Team for making this film. It's easily one of the most hard hitting film of our times.

"Talvar" is based on Noida Double Murder Case of 2008, in which a 14 year old girl (Arushi Talwar) and 45 year old servant Hemraj Banjade) were found murdered for which the parents of the girl were convicted for life time imprisonment. The murder case gathered a lot of light in the media and still the case remains unsolved. The makers of the film should be commended for the subject they have chosen. Indeed the film makers had the guts to tell a story which many won't dare to. The story has a lot of strengths such as it exposes how the police, the first ones to reach the crime scene, work carelessly and are unsuccessful to secure the evidences. Besides, it exposes different methods of interrogation by CBI, like narcotic interrogation. The film dramatizes the names of the incident and turns into a feature film instead of documentary. Despite the strong story, the film has its weaknesses. It hasn't freed itself from the regular image of a CBI officer played by Irfan Khan. Don't know why the second phase of investigation by CBI doesn't look very interesting or convincing as the first phase. Anyway, on the aspect of the story, the film still remains disturbing yet mind blowing.Rating: 2 stars out of 4

Honestly I had high expectations from the movie as it casts genuine actors like Irfan Khan and Konkona Sen, that too directed by Meghna Gulzar. It exceeded by expectations in many ways. An intelligent, thoroughly researched piece that kept me engaged every moment of the film. It is unpredictable and not an overly 'tragic' looking film. The content overpowers the drama and human element. Irfan is effortlessly charming and witty, yet a hopeless character who comes an inch close to solving the case. It is one of those films that left me reading all wikipedia entries related o the real incident. Though otherwise humorless, Irfan's wry humor is a relief in few scenes. Konkona doesn't come across as an overly grieving mother, just as the script demands - leaving us wondering what the case really was. Though initially I felt she'd be too young to play a teenager's mother - the portrayal was perfect. Talvar doesn't have music to really speak of - but any prop like music was not needed to make this a great film. Lastly, I have officially joined Meghna Gulzar's fan club.

Well, I am at a loss for words. This is a comedy, and a tragedy. You'd laugh on how stupid things are, how stupid the people are, how stupid the media is. Wanna laugh more : this is real. And here is the punchline : We all know this, everyone who has exercised a little bit of his/her own judgement and not swayed by the media propaganda knows this. But none of that matters. And we kind of expect our country and country people to keep letting us down like this now. Nothing out of the expectations here. You see the tragedy if you ever think that we could have been better. Now, something about the movie. Beautifully made. Great storyline, the way it is shown. Great actings. Irfan and Konkana have been my favorites.