No One Killed Jessica is a film based on one of India’s most written about case and something that most of us are aware of. Director Rajkumar Gupta has always made sensible movies [Halla Bol and Aamir] and this time he narrates the story of the progress of Jessica murder case over the years! No One Killed Jessica is a film that unleashes many emotions in you showcases the power of common man and how getting together can make a difference. INOKJ is a fast paced crime drama that keeps you involved with its water tight screenplay, again by Rajkumar Gupta and powerful dialogues. Such a story could easily have gone into the ‘documentary’ mode but the director, with his dramatic direction of the subject manages to hold your attention all the time.
All the characters come up with commendable performances. After Paa and Ishqiya, Vidya gives another superb performance portraying the iconic Sabrina Lall brilliantly! Rani Mukherjee is wonderful as the journalists fighting against the system. A special word for Rajesh Sharma [cop]…he plays the cop act to perfection.
Honestly, a movie like NOKJ could have done without any songs but Amit Trivedi’s musical score adds zing to the movie. Dilli Dilli expectedly, is the pick of the lot.
The film has a superb first half and second half could have been better with a few minutes of editing in the second half. But overall, the great performances and super direction make No One Killed Jessica a worthwhile viewing.
Overall rating – 4/5…a must watch!
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