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RR
Looping, chugging and barreling by, the trains in Benning's latest monumental film map a stunning topography and a history of American development. RR comes three decades after Benning and Bette Gordon made The United States of America (1975), a cinematic journey along the country’s interstates that is keenly aware “of superhighways and railroad tracks as American public symbols.” A political essay responding to the economic histories of trains as instruments in a culture of hyper-consumption, RR articulates its concern most explicitly when Eisenhower's military-industrial complex speech is heard as a mile long coal train passes through eastern Wyoming. Benning spent two and a half years collecting two hundred and sixteen shots of trains, forty-three of which appear in RR. The locomotives' varying colors, speeds, vectors, and reverberations are charged with visual thrills, romance and a nostalgia heightened by Benning's declaration that this will be his last work in 16mm film.
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Plot Summary
The film chronicles the rise and fall of a Mumbai gangster, Surya, and his complex relationship with Inspector Chandrakant. As Surya's ambition grows, he finds himself increasingly entangled in a violent world, facing off against both rivals and the law. The narrative explores themes of power, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of crime in the city.
Critical Reception
RR received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty portrayal of the underworld and strong performances, particularly from R. Madhavan and Ajay Devgn. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the length to be excessive. The film was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of its year.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action sequences and realistic depiction of Mumbai's crime syndicates.
R. Madhavan and Ajay Devgn's performances were widely lauded.
Some critics noted pacing issues and a familiar narrative arc.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's dark and realistic approach to crime dramas, highlighting the strong performances and engaging plot. Some viewers found the film to be a bit lengthy but generally considered it a compelling watch.
Fun Fact
The film's production was reportedly quite challenging, with several changes in cast and crew during its development phase.
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