the audience applauded

It is a performances centric movie

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Has to be one of the (at that time) weird crime comedies ever made, esp. in India. Pity the director hasn't been as prolific since, but that's another matter. Once again, belonging to my favorite genre of all time, noir, in a setting I absolutely adore, that of events occurring in real-time (almost, it's actually over the course of 1 night and.....).The performances are good, though not from all performers - occasionally the lack- of-budget shows. The production design, cinematography and soundtrack perfectly complement the material, which keeps surprises coming, yet does not sacrifice each set-piece just for the sake of moving to the next, a common failing in most makers' initial works.Be warned, all of the comedy is dark, very dark, and the setting is the pits, with none of the characters even resembling role models. Not for everyone, and not for the faint of heart. Neha Dhupia's a wonder, what with her movie choices including this and 'Mithya' (another fab Indie). Abhay Deol always had taste to pick his subjects, but I didn't know this at the time this one came out. But he has to be the most courageous lead in an Indian movie ever, with what he lets the material do to/with his character, esp. nearing the 'climax' of the flick. I have to be honest though - the title led me to assume that the movie might have been completely set in the local itself, and when I knew it would not be, I would have been disappointed if the movie had not turned out to be as fun as this did. Definitely worth a watch, maybe a few.

Evidently a cult in the making, the makers have set the bar high with a very apt cast & engaging story-line.Talking about how Mumbai behaves with its inhabitants, it links with three different stories that culminate into something grave, but eventually breakthrough. Focusing on native topics about the nightlife, the plot constantly introduces new characters. And the characters are totally deep in their portrayal. Rolling finely & softly for 150 minutes, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local never bores off and indeed entertains with references in crime, drama, love & songs.Fantastic screenplay & lucid dreaming-sequences makes it a perfect Bollywood crime comedy. Neha Dhupia is hot & perfect, while Abhay Deol steals the show with his glamor & introspection.BOTTOM LINE: Recommended!Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NOMouth-Kiss: Mild | Foreplay/Sex: No | Nudity: Mild | Smoking/Alcohol: Strong | Violence/Gore: Critical | Porn: No | Profanity: Very Strong

Abhay Deol plays Nilesh, a Call Center worker who misses the last local leaving at 1:40 am. The next one is only at 4:20 and the remaining hours cannot be spent on the platform. His 'chance' encounter with Madhu (Neha Dhupia), who is also looking for a taxi/auto leads to a rollicking adventure that goes from thrills to chills to the downright macabre. In these three hours we encounter eunuchs, hookers, psychopaths, various gang lords, corrupt Mumbai policemen (including a scripture quoting one modeled after the Samuel L. Jackson character from Pulp Fiction), a cabbie who thinks he is Nana Patekar, an encounter between Nilesh and a gang lord that involves ropes, gags and blindfolds (like Pulp Fiction again), kidnappings, ransom deliveries, a neophyte cop who would like to be Rajnikant. In short there is something for everyone and this one is a rollicking ride and lots of fun as we follow a good looking couple on the run for their life. There are many moments of homage to movies both HW and BW and there is lots of humor packed in.I really like Abhay Deol - yet again he demonstrates his acting abilities as the ladies man wannabe and a poor sucker who gets caught in events out of his control. He is charming and can he act! Neha Dhupia was decent as the streetwalker and the rest of the cast did their job very well. This movie has a song in a bar and music in the background, but no real singing and dancing, and is another one of the new style BW films that are cropping up this year. A good one and worth a watch!

it's really great film. such a long time after i have seen original work. from beginning to end, you can not imagine that what will be happen in next seen. film is completely roller coaster. Particular dialog is really give perfect mood to the film. i don't say the story because it is better if you watch from start to finish. everybody have done a great job. Direction, editing, casting, Music, background music. even their was not much scope for songs some how Music director have done a great job. Particularly last 10 minis is really exiting. i like to say to KARAN JOHAR that make this kind film rather than making same kind of film, with the same casting. i must salute to entire team of the EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL. hey guys carry on to make brilliant movie...!