Raincoat (2004)
Movie Overview
Release date: 2004
Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai, Anu Kapoor, Surekha Sikri, mouli ganguly, Sameer Dharmadhikari
Director: Rituparno Ghosh
Produced by: Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni
Critics (1)
Users (10)
My Rating
An unemployed Manoj (alias Manu) is told by his mother that they need some money for his sister's forthcoming marriage, and he sets out to find some. For this purpose, he visits his former Calcutta-based girlfriend, Neerj alias Neeru, whom he was to marry, but who preferred to marry someone wealthier, in Calcutta. He rings the doorbell, and the door is answered by Neerja herself, and he is invited inside. They talk and update each other on their lives. Neerja puts on Manoj's raincoat, so she could go out and buy something to cook for him. She warns him not to open the door nor let anyone in. After Neerja leaves a man knocks on the door, and requests entry into the house to use the toilet. Manoj opens the door and lets the male use the facilities. When this male finishes his business, he refuses to leave, and sits and talks with Manoj. It is during this conversation that Manoj finds out the stark truth behind Neerja, her husband, and their married life.
Critics Reviews
The film is remarkably dialogue-heavy, but the words feel and flow naturally and beautifully illuminate the layers of the characters.
As the truth behind "the game of words" (as the tagline goes) slowly, subtly, reluctantly reveals itself as the film progresses, Rai's beautifully shaded emotional transformation is heartbreaking.
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User Reviews
The Gift Of Ghosh
Abhishek Bandekar@imdb | 2005-01-05
The Gift Of Ghosh William Sydney Porter aka O Henry, a master of surprise endings, is arguably the best short-story writer that has ever lived. But strangely, unlike the Kings and Grishams, his stories haven't been much accessible to the... Read more at imdb.com
Raincoat at Filmfest DC
mamlukman@imdb | 2005-04-14
Raincoat was the opening gala movie at Filmfest DC (Wash. DC)last night. Filmfest DC is entirely foreign (non-US)movies--it goes on about 12 days. The theatre was almost filled, even at $40 a ticket, and the great majority of the audience... Read more at imdb.com
Simply sublime.........
moviesaremypassion@imdb | 2005-01-18
I bought the soundtrack in India last month and fell in love with the music. And I finally saw the movie today........wow. I can't believe this is an Indian movie! Don't get me wrong, I love many Bollywood films, but... Read more at imdb.com
Bravo! A cinematic masterpiece comes our way
nikhilkubrick@imdb | 2005-03-31
Note: Review out of 4 StarsRaincoat (2004)Oh, what a wonderful wonderful film! This is why I love movies. Raincoat is undoubtedly the best film of 2004. Along with three brilliant performances by Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan and Annu Kapoor this... Read more at imdb.com
One of the greatest Romantic Dramas ever taken ! ! !
Rajesh Giriraajan@imdb | 2006-07-18
Well, Now, I've heard about this film before, but, I didn't rent the movie all these days thinking that it would be a melodrama booh booh kinda stuff. But, really speaking, after I've finished up this film, I really can't... Read more at imdb.com
Latest News
Raincoat Cast: Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai, Annu Kapoor, Mouly Ganguly, Sameer Dharmadhikari Director: Rituparno Ghosh On a stormy afternoon in Kolkata, an out-of-work millhand turns up at his childhood sweethearts doorstep. He hasnt seen her for six years
Raincoat is a triumph for Ajay Devgan, and a way forward for Aishwarya Rai: The first is expected looking at Devgans track record in the past two years the second takes you by surprise, considering the glacial posturings of ice... ... Full Article
