There is a case to be made that films like ‘Dhurandhar’ are better than ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘The Godfather’, and ‘Seven Samurai’

One of my reasons for praising ‘Dhurandhar’ is this: We live in a time where questions are no longer as attractive as they used to be. The time for critical thinking and using one’s mind has passed. File pic

I must begin with a disclaimer: I have not watched the masterpiece called Dhurandhar and have no intention of watching it in this lifetime because I don’t have three hours to spare. I wish I did, though, because I am aware of how acclaimed it is, and how thousands of Indians have spent their money to show how much they love it. Many of them think it is one of the best things they have seen on the big screen. As someone who has long admired the ancient Indian preference for make-believe over reality, I am extremely supportive of this expense. I can’t think of anything better we can spend money on, in this economy, than a movie on how India is vastly superior to its neighbours. That, I tell myself, is money very well spent.

Despite my decision to not watch the film, however, I believe it is one of the best movies ever........

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