Raincoat

With the Christmas break and the ending of my sister's exams, I have had some time on my hands which I'm spending on all the movies that I have wanted to watch or 're-watch' for a long time. Considering I don't get much choice with my parents around, I'm amazed that I finished watching this many movies. Anyway, getting to the point of this post...
Raincoat is another Bengali story (of late, there are many Bengali stories adapted for the screen - a trend since Devdas came into play - Chokher Bali (Sand in the eye), Parineeta (married woman)). Childhood friends turned into teenage lovers, split by fate when the girl gets married to a well-to-do groom is the background of the movie. While the present, is the meeting of these long - lost lovers in dire circumstances on both ends. Each struggling inside and making webs of lies to cover up their respective sad circumstances. And in the end discovering each other's true circumstances without the other's knowledge. Finally, also finding that the other has helped them along with what they had.
The movie was neat in its adaptation and cohesive. The flipping to the past and present was enjoyable and it kept me attentive. I wouldn't recommend it to people who love lots of movement and action in movies but it's a calm worthwhile movie for thought.
Ajay Devgan has evolved a long way since his first few movies. His exceptional acting in Deewangee was eye-catching and this second chance, he has well used to exploit his talent. Aishwarya Rai still has to go a long way, in my opinion. Together, their on - screen chemistry is great to watch. They seem to have a subtle fire burning. I'm seeing such a fire after the Shah Rukh Khan - Kajol era. Since Hum Dil De Chuke Hain Sanam, Hum Kisise Kam Nahin and Khakhee, till Raincoat, they seem to have a good support for each other on screen.
On the whole, a good calm movie to watch with family.