Kareena Kapoor in an unseen and unique avatar, Hansal Mehta’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’ not only raises murder mystery but also social issues

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s filmography has seen a big change in the last few years. The actress’s approach to choosing films has changed a lot compared to earlier. The actress is now choosing such characters that enhance her on screen. After ‘Good News’, ‘Jaane Jaan’, now ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is one such choice. Kareena is not only the actress in the film, but she has also appeared as a producer for the first time. ‘The Buckingham Murders’, directed by Hansal Mehta, is releasing in theaters today i.e. on 13 September. How is the film, how did the actors perform, how is the direction of the film, will the story of the film keep you glued to your seat, what is new in the film, read the full review for accurate answers to all these questions.

Story of the film

The story of ‘The Buckingham Murders’ revolves entirely around Jasmeet Bamra (Jas). Jasmeet Bamra is a detective. This character is played by Kareena Kapoor Khan. Jasmeet is going through a difficult phase, she has lost her son. A madman shoots and kills the son, after which Jasmeet takes a transfer to a town called Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, UK. She thinks that her sorrow will be reduced a little by changing the place. To sort out her life, she leaves her home and settles in a new place. A new beginning in the new city begins with a new case. Her first case in Wycombe is of a missing Sikh child, who was found dead in an abandoned car in a park. The investigation begins, in which it is revealed that the main suspect is a boy named Saqib who is the son of the ex-business partner of the dead boy’s father. A testimony is prepared to prove that Saqib is the real killer. However, Jasmeet catches the lie and then sets out to find out the truth. She investigates deeply. Throughout the whole case, revenge, communal tension, LGBTQ issues, and much more are going to be seen in the story.

acting

Kareena Kapoor Khan looks very comfortable in the role of Jasmeet with British and Indian actors. Kareena looks effortless on the big screen and watching her in such an impressive style is not only interesting but also a treat. Kareena’s performance is captivating. Despite being the center of the story, she is giving space to the other actors. This time Kareena’s performance has very strong roots. It would not be wrong to say that director Hansal Mehta has proved completely successful in bringing Kareena on screen for the first time in such an avatar.

Chef Ranveer Brar is a natural in the role of Daljeet Kohli, the father of the deceased child. This is Ranveer’s debut film, but his style is like that of a seasoned actor. He has managed to convince the audience with his acting by showing a misogynistic husband, unwavering love for his son, and the tragedy of losing him. Aish Tandon also deserves a mention, who has completely adapted to the role of a grieving police officer. Prabhleen Sandhu’s work in the role of Preeti Kohli is also commendable. British writer, musician, and actor Keith Allen is also impressive. Sarah Jane Dias is also seen in a small role, which is worth watching. Kapil Redkar is in the role of Saqib and he also deserves praise. Kapil’s work is commendable.

Direction

Hansal Mehta is a renowned storyteller and once again he has made an entertaining film that has many layers to grab the attention of the audience. It shows communal tension between communities over a cricket match and then a murder. It also tells the story of issues faced by the LGBTQ community and drug abuse among teenagers. There is also a glimpse of an extramarital affair.

Mysterious murder stories always attract attention, especially when they are portrayed realistically. Director Hansal Mehta has not missed a single thing in telling the story of this film. This film is a well-thought-out story, so it has plenty of suspense, thrill, and drama. The story brings out all the intrigues and twists that you expect. Hansal Mehta has tried to tell this story in the style of British directors. He has cleverly cast British actors in the lead roles and a mix of Punjabi, Hindi, and English is seen in the film. Cinematography, production design, and sound design give more strength to the story. There is also a human angle in the film, which gives an emotional touch to the story. In such a situation, this film is going to be added as another link in the list of successful films of Hansal Mehta.

How is the movie after all

This film will keep you hooked till the end. The story unfolds layer by layer. The acting of the actors is also excellent. The direction is good, so this film is worth watching in the theatre. If we talk about the shortcomings, then the climax is a bit weak, which could have been made more powerful. There are one or two places where the suspense becomes a little loose, if this shortcoming had been overcome then this film could have been given half to one mark more. This shortcoming of writing can be ignored because most of the parts are effective and make it a film worth watching.