Published 17:34 IST, September 9th 2020
'Cargo' movie review: A fine blend of sci-fi & mythology that is worth appreciation
Cargo Movie review: Here is a review of Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi starrer film that has been directed by Arati Kadav. Read on to know.
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Cargo is a science fiction movie coupled with several mythological references and many life teaching lessons. film marks directorial debut of Arati Kav and stars Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi in le roles. movie is available to watch on Netflix. Here is a review about how sci-fi film has done and if it is worth watching.
plot of film Cargo
movie revolves around Prahastha (Vikrant Massey) and Yuvishka (Shweta Tripathi) who help de people transit into ir afterlife. y make deceased rey for a reincarnation. But since both characters have very different approaches towards process, y did t start off on a good te. While Prahastha would use machines and techlogies to help soul in reincarnation and in transmission, Yuvishka used simple tools to solve complex problems.
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Eventually, Prahastha starts appreciating Yuvishka’s, who is his assistant, power to heal de. Toger y start transmitting many de people and help m transit faster and plot delivers many life lessons through stories of le characters.
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What works for film?
concept of transiting a soul to a different plane after a person has passed away is intriguing and vel for Indian film industry. performance of actors throughout series looked effortless and Arati Kav has done a good job as a debut director. life lessons delivered through stories of characters are crisp and are an interesting take on life. dark comedy elements are maintained throughout film and make it a good watch.
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What does t work for film?
For some people, pace might t work. At several places, plot seemed to have slowed down a lot. While it does t drag at any point, pace of movie does occasionally seem slowed down with too many pauses between dialogue delivery.
Final thoughts on film
Cargo is an interesting take on life after death. film is a blend of science fiction and mythology using all information we have about afterlife and makes for a fun watch. film must be watched for crisp writing style, direction and acting performance of le characters. This indie film is worth appreciation and must t be missed out on.
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Rating 3.5/ 5
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17:34 IST, September 9th 2020