Looop Lapeta — Bollywood Tadka On German Movie, Bizarre
Okay, Looop Lapeta is a new arrival on Netflix. The film is a remake of the classic German film ‘Lola Rennt’ ( ‘Run Lola Run’). The film was both experimental and legendary of its era. Making an experimental film is a challenge in itself, and strange themes may not be well received. But, the film was a success because it had the proper message and was executed flawlessly.
Now 2 decades later, Bollywood attempts to remake the same movie. It took ’em 4 writers to recreate the movie yet it falls flat. The films strive to be edgy and unique, with some plot twists to appeal to Indian audiences. There appears to be a lot of pretentious style above content. Bollywood tadkda hits the mark on some occasions, but it feels stretched at times. What do you expect if a 1h 21m film is extended to 2h 11m? In any case, if these elements are ignored, the film is well-styled. It features cool cinematography; it’s like the DOP feels compelled to demonstrate all of his shooting abilities in a single film, even if it isn’t required.
There are a lot of close-ups, Edgar Wright-style quick cuts on the beat, and some nice brolls. From a filmmaking standpoint, this movie is special. There are so many tasty shots, but one in particular stood out: the camera inside the turkey and the transition from sneakers. Rich color & lights match with ‘Super Deluxe’. POV shots are rad. The location corresponds to ‘Delhi Belly’.
Next, when it comes to the cast, Tapsee is modeled after ‘Rashmi Rocket’, and she maintains the same bewildered expressions throughout the film. I’m not sure why she keeps getting the similar roles — she’s already done a ‘Game Over’ movie where she had three lives to save. However, she is here saving her guy, which is epic. Tahir takes on a role that is unlike any of his previous ones. Okayish.
To sum up, Looop Lapeta contains all of the expected elements: a campy pitch, shady characters, and bizarre comedy. Watch to see epic camerawork 2022 style i.e shooting from all angles.
Author: Hawrry Bhattarai
Stills from Loop Lapeta- Camerawork
