Movie spotlight
Taj Mahal
One evening, while her parents go out for dinner, 18-year-old Louise, alone in her hotel room at Taj Mahal Mumbai, hears strange noises out in the corridor. Within minutes, she realises that a terrorist attack is underway. Her only connection to the outside world is her cell phone, which allows her to maintain contact with her father, who is desperately trying to reach her from the other side of a city that has been plunged into chaos. Louise must spend a long night alone in the face of danger. She will never be the same again.
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Plot Summary
Jena, a young woman, arrives in Paris to start a new life, leaving behind her troubled past. She is quickly drawn into a world of wealth and privilege by Louise, an older, charismatic woman. However, this new life is built on a foundation of crime and manipulation, and Jena finds herself entangled in dangerous dealings.
Critical Reception
Taj Mahal received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its stylish direction and lead performance, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped, failing to deliver on its thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual style and the performance of Stacy Martin.
Criticized for a confusing and unengaging narrative.
Fails to build suspense effectively as a thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Taj Mahal' is not widely documented on Google. However, based on available user reviews, there's a sentiment that the film is stylistically interesting but ultimately struggles with its storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015 in the Discovery section.
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