Films of awareness and greed

People only speculate that the media is dumbing down. But, they can confidently say that the film industry has dumbed down. This was already the case for Hollywood, but now this effect is dragging down the quality of Indian cinema. The quality of films nowadays, has deteriorated. Themes, which are so trivial and dumb in nature, is now the formula utilized by Bollywood and Hollywood to sell the masses.

Two films, that are serious and have social implications for people, have not been reviewed properly. Under the guise of technicalities, story structure and other factors, certain films have been dismissed by these critics and by lots of people. It could be even symbolic that both the films begin with a U. U, Me and Hum as well as Undertrial are the two films that have escaped our knowledge, and one which needs a fresh review in the turmoil of today.

U, me and Hum deals with the acute problem of Alzheimer's. A touching tale about the plight of a woman who suffers from Alzheimer's and how her husband stands by her in turmoil. In times of today, when people abandon others due to diseases or other flaws, this film stands out as reminding us that relationships are strong. If someone suffers a disease, he/she should be cared for. The trend that is observed, although quiet few, is that people are left alone when such diseases occur.

Old people suffer the most from this. The sense of abandonment as well as alienation from loved ones on account of this disease makes them outcasts for no fault of theirs. This film should be watched by people who genuinely care.

Under trial is the case of honesty being destroyed by the greed bought by money. If someone cannot sustain a family honestly, then most of the activities indulged in by other members may be unlawful. Sociologists and several analysts have often stated that the root cause for prostitution is poverty. This problem has been addressed only sparingly. This film deals with the problems that a person faces due to poverty, and the circumstances that bring upon him hatred.

Society dismisses him as a monster, and the media go about spicing it up, while the Judiciary gets bogged down by its own machinations. All of this is a perfect blend of the loss of humanity. Society has to shatter the factor of pre-emptivity, in order to base it on fairness. If society alienates people on account of alleged wrongdoing, then society will indeed be in turmoil.

Films of awareness and greed fall into the trap of melodramatic ism, thus it is dismissive instantly. But, the theme of this is such that they cant be dismissed. It is after all, people who are at the heart of this film. Ordinary people need to know, because it could be their life.