Captain Miller review in 10 sentences
Manoj Kumar
Jan 12, 2024
Killer, Killer!
Written and directed by Arun Matheswaran, Captain Miller stars Shivarajkumar, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Aditi Balan and others.
A period drama
Captain Miller tells the tale of a former member of the British Indian Army who turns against the Empire.
India under British rule
Typically,
heroes in
movies that delve into the unspeakable atrocities committed by the British Raj are driven by a higher purpose.
A political drama
The story of Captain Miller is different. It's a story of a man who is constantly in search of his own identity.
A story of
PTSD
Miller is ordered to open fire on peacefully protesting Indians, which leaves him traumatised for life.
Food for thought!
The once-dominant kings and nobles experience the bitter taste of oppression under British rule.
To be or not to be?
The film follows the hero's journey as he navigates a war-ravaged nation looking for answers to some existential questions.
A fresh perspective
It's perhaps the first time, a filmmaker has tried to show the freedom struggle against the British through the eyes of an oppressed class.
A powerhouse
Dhanush infuses the narrative with a wild energy channeling the pain and trauma of Captain Miller into every fiber of his performance.
Feels fresh!
Captain Miller may be set in the period of the British Raj, but the themes, concepts and issues that it deals with feel timely and relevant.
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