The wide humour and heavy-handed emotion in Amitabh Bachchan and Rashmika Mandana's picture .
Synopsis of the Goodbye movie :
This is a story about coping with death and its repercussions.In “Goodbye,” we follow a broken Chandigarh family as they each express their individual grief over the loss of a loved one. Also discussed is what happens when you return to a house in which the spirit of the deceased still stays in the afterlife.
We recently watched two films, “Ramprasad Ki Terhvin” and “Pagglait,” that dealt with the same topic—large, joint families in rural areas. Except for the sardars and the mourners who all seem to speak Punjabi, there isn’t much in “Goodbye” to indicate that it was filmed in Chandigarh. However, instead of an extended family, we see a sizable nuclear family. There were three sons and a girl, plus an aunt and a grandfather, and the husband who had lost his wife and was sad.
Review of Goodbye Movie :
Variously described as a funeral drama, a tragicomedy, a satire on death, a clash of old and new values, and a last act of resolution, in his film, Vikas Bahl attempts to juggle not only different genres but also different time periods.
Another common plot element involves a tragic event that brings together previously divided family members. This new film by Bahl, who appears to have moved on from the accusations he faced during the #MeToo movement has this as its central goal. In addition to bringing tears to the eyes of those in the crowd. A tragi-comedy with broad comedy and heavy-handed pathos, “Goodbye” works best when the emotion bubbles to the surface every once in a while without being overworked. That’s because of how closely Harish’s (Amitabh Bachchan) late wife Gayatri was linked to him (Neena Gupta).
If you have ever experienced the death of a parent or are now suffering with the illness of one, Goodbye is not an easy movie to watch. Although it’s hard to wrap one’s head around the idea of losing a parent on its own, the movie has a hard time finding its emotional footing. The movie jumps around in time and space, from the past to the present, and features a cast of people that is so large that trying to link it all together feels episodic and jumbled.
The narrative jumps back and forth from some touching scenes and then something that is completely unrelated to the plot. Although it tries to push more towards Piku, the conflict that arises between the members of the family has more of a Baghban flavour than a Piku one. The narrative also feels unmoving after a certain point in time.
The film’s ability to observe people and society as a whole in the wake of a tragic event is what makes it successful, despite the fact that there are some distracting moments. When there is silence in the midst of all the chaos, the narrative reveals a great deal. It is significant because after initially just talking to one another, the members of the family have now advanced to chatting with one another.
Actor Sunil Grover, who plays a pivotal role in the plot, deserves much of the credit. The actor breathes new life into the situation and is given a sophisticated and sympathetic role to play. The sorrow has been surrounded by forced humour, which is both offensive and frustrating. Haridwar’s Modern’ pandit’, played with good humour by Sunil Grover, livens things up a bit, but is ultimately just a tool to teach the kids a lesson, in this case to stop fighting and start laughing at each other. The film’s central message is that life, predictably, continues anyway.
Neena Gupta makes the most of her charming role, but you may find yourself wishing she had more screen time. Amitabh Bachchan is no stranger to these roles, but even in his 80th year, he proves once again how much potential a good performer has for improving a script. Despite his immense fame, he always remembers that the film is, at heart, a collaborative effort and makes sure everyone has a chance to shine.
It breaks your heart to see him in such pain and isolation. In her first Hindi film, Rashmika Mandanna (who sounds too southern for a Punjabi role) manages to capture the spirit of her character despite her accent problems. There are also noteworthy contributions by Pavail Gulati, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Elli AvrRam.
Verdict of Goodbye movie:
Goodbye tells the story of a broken family that learns to laugh again after a devastating loss. We recommend having a box of tissues nearby for this one.
What you’ll remember most about this story is the sadness of the older man’s loneliness and the sweetness of the younger woman’s discovery of love. My eyes welled up with tears.
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