Movie Review Fitoor: A dampener all the way

Fitoor comes a real dampener. What a classical flaw made out of a classical tale. There nothing to appreciate, nothing to rave about and nothing which can bind you to your seats. The only savior in the film is Tabu. And please someone tell Katrina that there is more to acting than just bland looks. Time to hang your boots Katrina, if this is all you have to show. I don’t know why this brouhaha before the release of all big movies. This raises the expectation bar and is really disheartening if the show turns out to be a damp squib. The script written by director Abhishek Kapoor along with Supratik Sen, though close to the source material, lacks depth in characterisation, especially that of Mirza Beg. And, thereby the tale loses its plot and emotional quotient, which is so apparent in Dickens's novel. Furthermore, the film lacks dramatic twists and surprise elements that could have kept the audience intrigued. The only time you get jolted out of your seats is during the unexpected, well-synchronised action sequence that takes place in the first half. And, thereafter you keep pining for more such action, but alas! Nothing happens.