Playing last night in the Best Defense terrorism film festival: ‘A Wednesday’

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 10:40 AM Share

I didn't think this 2008 Indian movie was very good, yet I found it quite watchable. Remember Charles Bronson in Death Wish fulfilling the fantasy of revenge against street criminals of the 1960s and 1970s? Sure you do:

Paul Kersey: Any chance of catching these men?
Lt. Briggs: There's a chance, sure.
Paul Kersey: Just a chance?
Lt. Briggs: I'd be less than honest if I gave you more hope, Mr. Kersey. In the city, that's the way it is

This is a Bollywood fantasy of hitting back at al Qaeda, ISI and their buddies. So Netflix it, but just keep in mind that it is an illuminating cultural artifact, not a lasting work of art.

And thanks to the commenter who recommended it many months ago.

EXPLORE:SOUTH ASIA, AL QAEDA, INDIA, MEDIA, PAKISTAN
 

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8:36 PM ET

March 25, 2010

Some other Bollywood movies

I personally would suggest New York and Kurbaan (2009). the intros for both of them are kind of slow, and a little bit of the classic bollywood romance stuff, but overall, I think they're good terrorism movies. Also, I heard My Name is Khan is supposed to be good, though I'm not sure if it counts as a terrorism movie.

 

Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military for the Washington Post from 2000 through 2008.

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