“Crash” is one of the most powerful movies i have seen in recent times. It deals with racism in a honest, blunt and on the face manner. It makes us look inwards. It makes us realise that most of us, including the ones who rabidly speak against it, are also racist at one level or the other.
Our prejudices are so deep-rooted, that we label others without thinking. We think we are different. But, are we? The” racism” flaw ( or casteism, in the indian context) is in each of us. Some are blatant and unrepentant about it. Some subtle. Others, just ignorant to the fact that they are flawed.
The iranian shooting the latin locksmiths daughter was one of the most powerful scene i have ever seen in a movie. It had a nice build up and a unexpected ending. Maybe i felt that way, because i am a father. But i wanted to sob…. now when was the last time i felt like sobbing when watching a movie……. Hmmmm….. never.
This film is not going to make you feel happy or good. But it will make you think. I think It’s a brilliant movie. As it is. No nonsense, no political correctness…..
