Last Man In Tower has been released in cinemas today and is based on Aravind Adiga‘s book of the same name. The topic is very relatable – it is set in a dilapidated society where a greedy builder gives an offer to the residents they can’t refuse. But one resident stands his ground. The film comes at a right time as the redevelopment boom is at an all-time high. The characters are straight out of life and so are their dreams, aspirations and dilemmas. However, while the film starts on a simplistic note, it becomes a bit abstract at one point. The finale is shocking but also slightly unconvincing. A plot involving a journalist is underdeveloped. It is also strange and rather disappointing that certain shots, presented in the trailer, are missing from the film; those scenes would have added a lot to the film. Manoj Bajpayee delivers a very heartfelt and heroic performance. Boman Irani‘s builder act is flawless. Divya Dutta, as always, comes out with flying colours. Chandan Roy Sanyal (Ramesh Ajwani), Uday Chandra (Mr Pinto), Madhuri Bhatia (Mrs Pinto), Swaroopa Ghosh (Mrs Rego; single mother) and Sukant Goel (Gaurav Mishra; Yogesh’s son) also do well. All in all, Last Man In Tower is worth watching for the performances and relatability.
My rating – *** out of 5!