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David is a 2013 Indian Hindi action-thriller film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, starring Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Vinay Virmani in the titular roles, alongside Tabu, Lara Dutta, Monica Dogra and Isha Sharvani. An altered version with the same title David featuring a slightly different cast was simultaneously shot in Tamil. The plot revolves around the lives of three different men named David, who are about to take a step which is going to change their lives forever.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for David is mixed, with scores ranging from disappointment to measured recommendation. Several critics acknowledge the film's ambitious, non-mainstream filmmaking approach and its willingness to experiment, with music and select sharp scenes drawing specific praise. However, a recurring criticism is that the film prioritizes style over substance, lacking the narrative depth and coherence needed to fully deliver on its ambitions. A few critics recommend it as a worthwhile watch, while others, particularly those familiar with the director's previous work, find it a notable underachievement.
8 rated reviews · 4 positive · 2 mixed · 2 negative
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Updated“There's much to appreciate here, but you can't help feeling it could have been so much more.”Read full review ↗
“'David' speaks of a new kind of Bollywood which doesn't want to be slavish to stars or formulae. But it also speaks of a filmmaking which isn't quite as accomplished as it would like to be, or should be. It points to the presence of craft, sure, but craft which should be paying much more attention to the crucial elements of centrality and coherence. 'David' coasts on a few startlingly sharp scenes and zippy musical interludes, but doesn't add up to the sum of its zanier parts.”Read full review ↗
“Don't give this film a miss. So do grab your ticket at the earliest and treat yourself with something that's never seen before.”Read full review ↗
“David is a sleek, funny movie that sews together interesting stories with excellent performances and darn good music. Don't give it a miss.”Read full review ↗
“Yes, the Devil's in the detail. But maybe David needed more 'D' of 'Depth' in the story to make this more 'Delightful'.”Read full review ↗
“In terms of filmmaking, David is an uncompromised experiment and steers clear of comfort zones crediting its viewers' capability to join dots without excessive spoon-feeding, a practice that eludes mainstream Hindi cinema.”Read full review ↗
“DAVID is more style, less substance. A few moments do stand out, but they are few and far between. Coming from the director of SHAITAN, this one's a mega disappointment!”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Neil Nitin Mukesh · David/Iqbal
- Vikram · David
- Vinay Virmani · David
- Tabu · Frenny
- Monica Dogra · Noor
- Sainath Dukkipati
- Ajinkya Dev · Arindham
- Manish Jha · The Man
- Lara Dutta · Neelam
- Isha Sharvani · Roma
- Sheetal Menon · Susie
- Nassar · Father Noyal
- Nishan K. P. Nanaiah · Peter
- Prahlad Kakkar
- Remo Fernandes · Singer in Bar
- Rubi Chakravarti · Mariam
- Rohini Hattangadi · Malati Tai
- Milind Soman · Mohammed
- John Vijay
- Saurabh Shukla · David's (fisherman) dead father
Details
- Release Date
- 1 February 2013
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Language
- Hindi
User Ratings & Reviews
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