Friday, 19 April 2024

FARREY movie review

Farrey (small chits of paper with answers that students sneak into exam halls) may not have been on my movie radar, but watching it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. 

Alizeh Agnihotri as a genius orphan who tops class 10th and subsequently gets admitted to an elite school, impresses in her lead role, as do the rest of the ensemble cast. The film’s innovative, thought provoking theme, and slick narrative kept me hooked.

Despite moments where suspension of disbelief was stretched, the film crafted an absorbing tale of underprivileged youth’s aspirations and the allure of wealth, deftly exploring the manipulation by privileged elites. While not entirely original, the theme was handled with intrigue, with a subtle moral lesson woven throughout.

What I appreciated most was its ability to engage without being overbearingly preachy!

FYI- Alizeh is Salman khan’s niece. Nepotism debate can take a backseat if the ones who benefit deliver the goods.

(Note- Farrey is streaming on Zee5 platform.)