‘Finding Fanny’ is, if nothing else, is a love letter to Goa. The
languid raw beauty of the land coupled with distinctive culture has been
captured with unfailing affection. Story or plot was just a flimsy
excuse for bringing out the archetypal Goan characters. Socially active
Rosy, good girl Angelina, Don Pedro, irritable Savio and Ferdie.
Naseer is easily the highlight of the Movie. After long time,I found him worthy of his reputation. Woolly headed Ferdie has been realized to the last hair. He is very credible as a lost lonely person who has enough quirks to make few good souls care for him. Naseeruddin Shah maintained that low apologetic pitch, which would have been irritating in less accomplished person but with the thespian defines the diffident but committed human being. Dimple stayed with the character bravely and avoided the caricature despite having to act with broad strokes. Her vanity and vulnerability is clearly communicated without compromising the complexity of her situation. She played being old with aplomb. Young couple was sweet and fit in the roles with ease. Dipika exuded sweetness and was suitably good at being good natured and sassy. Arjun Kapoor was to bring confused adolescent longing to his part which he shouldered competently. Only my favorite Pankaj Kapoor struggled to break in the party. He brought his presence to the role but could not create a memorable character. While he portrayed artists anguish for regaining inspiration, he failed to give the artist a home. He was rarely Goan and looked least rooted in his surroundings. Instead of attempting a Picasso, he would have been better of as Manjeet Bawa on a break in Goa. Still, him being Pankaj Kapoor, he is never less than entertaining.
Apart from locales and performances, film does not impact as it should with its strengths. Reason for this may be that this was neither a road movie, nor a love story. It set out to convey a slice of Goa which it did admirable and this success was both its success and limitation.
Naseer is easily the highlight of the Movie. After long time,I found him worthy of his reputation. Woolly headed Ferdie has been realized to the last hair. He is very credible as a lost lonely person who has enough quirks to make few good souls care for him. Naseeruddin Shah maintained that low apologetic pitch, which would have been irritating in less accomplished person but with the thespian defines the diffident but committed human being. Dimple stayed with the character bravely and avoided the caricature despite having to act with broad strokes. Her vanity and vulnerability is clearly communicated without compromising the complexity of her situation. She played being old with aplomb. Young couple was sweet and fit in the roles with ease. Dipika exuded sweetness and was suitably good at being good natured and sassy. Arjun Kapoor was to bring confused adolescent longing to his part which he shouldered competently. Only my favorite Pankaj Kapoor struggled to break in the party. He brought his presence to the role but could not create a memorable character. While he portrayed artists anguish for regaining inspiration, he failed to give the artist a home. He was rarely Goan and looked least rooted in his surroundings. Instead of attempting a Picasso, he would have been better of as Manjeet Bawa on a break in Goa. Still, him being Pankaj Kapoor, he is never less than entertaining.
Apart from locales and performances, film does not impact as it should with its strengths. Reason for this may be that this was neither a road movie, nor a love story. It set out to convey a slice of Goa which it did admirable and this success was both its success and limitation.
