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EDITOR'S PICK
`Rock
Paper Dice Enter`- Intriguing and symbolic (IANS Movie Review)
Rating:
**
Voices need to be heard! And `Rock Paper Dice Enter` is one such voice
that you can't ignore. With an intriguing title, its message may not be loud and
clear but it definitely succeeds in creating a ripple for the film and its
makers.
Released under the PVR Directors Rare banner, this psychological drama is very
theatrical in nature. The narration has a twofold layer; the obvious- an
intercepted heist and the other - the understated teachings of Buddha, in a very
non-aggressive manner.
It is set in the fictitious city of Strathaven, a hub for cyber security and
prosperity in North America. On a rain soaked late night in an upper middle
class area, Roman (Kash Gauni) alerts Mike Goodfellaas, the chief of City
Intelligence that there is a security breach in the system.
While the conversation leads to, "What is power?" And Roman replies,
"Access to knowledge is power." He then says that he will call in
thirty minutes regarding his subsequent course of action.
Shaken, the chief assembles the Phantom6 Security team that includes the city
mayor, the fire chief and the chief medical officer. Together they anticipate
Roman's calls.
Intrigued, they ask him, "Who are you?"
"I am the devil you never expected." Roman replies.
And while the security team tries to trace Roman through a series of phone calls
to determine the scope of his threat, they hope "he will make a mistake and
get trapped in his own game."
During their conversation along with a series of flash back scenes, it is
revealed how Roman along with his friends, Lee and Katherine intercepts a
diamond heist in a firm owned by Mr. Jai Patel.
The script is technically well chiselled with the tale put forth like a jigsaw
puzzle; the film contains elements of suspense. Using principles of power,
chance, information, leverage and randomness, this thriller informs that every
human being is accountable for his or her actions. And in the "process of
looking out for the chosen one, they choose a path of their own.
This definitely is actor Kash Gauni's journey. He portrays Roman with all
sincerity and is competently supported by the entire cast, but unfortunately the
script does not back him to stand out like a hero on a mission.
The story, written by him, takes the middle path which is metaphysical- What is
ultimately there? What is it like? It shows in the script.
Loaded with quotes of the Dalai Lama, Art of living and a nuclear scientist, the
conversations are moralistic, verbose and heavy with expositions. Also dialogues
like, "It's not politics, it is more divination." And "You
surprise me bro, I am unable to control my emotions". are oft repeated.
On the directorial level, Shreela Chakrabartty seems skilled. She has ably
assembled the entire team. The camera work, the background score as well as the
edits are commendable for a maiden film. The only aberration in the perfectly
crafted film is the heist scene where the actors seem to be in a state of
casualness which seems amateurish and staged.
Over all, the film holds your attention.