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The first time I watched Jolly LLB on the big screen, I had to brace myself. Not just because the film is a heartfelt and inspiring human story that depicts some of the worst aspects of Indian society, but also because it had been branded as a black comedy. The claustrophobic atmosphere created by the dark brownish-green color scheme, not to mention deep shadows and eerie background sounds didn’t make my experience any more enjoyable. The film is based on the life of Jolly Lobbās who was born in a village in India with no name, led an impoverished existence with no prospects for his future save for joining a circus troupe that made him famous. He later turned lawyer and dared to enter the hallowed but corrupt world of Indian law. The film opens with a 5-minute long montage that depicts the sorry state of affairs in Jolly's village, accompanied by a wistful song that lends a very somber tone throughout the film. The story then moves to New Delhi, where Jolly lands up after being fired from his job as Assistant Public Prosecutor, mostly because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut even when it was prudent to do so. His boss is bribed by an influential client who is charged with murder and Jolly decides to ask for his old job back after bumping into him at court one day. The corrupt lawyer, happily accepting Jolly’s offer, turns out to be a petty crook and a petty crook who bribes a corrupt cop in Jolly's neighborhood. The film’s plot revolves around the corruption of one character while chronicling another. However, the story also encompasses Jolly's fight against the corrupt practices in the justice system that have been going on for generations. He is joined by a motley band of activists and activists-to-be who all share some common ground with him on this matter after being inspired by him. He also gets himself involved in an internecine war between two powerful politicians but manages to mute it before it gets out of hand too. It is this unusual control over the storyline, aided by the documentary style filming, that makes Jolly LLB an engaging watch. The film’s visual style also makes it a treat to look at. The black and white cinematography has a kind of gritty charm to it that never gets dull. The special effects are cleverly integrated into the cinematography and even when they try hard to break the fourth wall, they don’t quite find their mark. There are also a few moments where your heart goes out for Jolly because his predicament looks too real for him to handle on his own. Also, quite contrary to expectations, the film is not overstated in its depiction of corruption or injustice. The way it handles the mockery of lawyers and the judiciary system is enough to make it credible as a story. The character of Jolly as played by Akshay Kumar is as realistic as can be. He never stoops to making a caricature out of anybody, not even his own lawyer who has been paid off by someone at court to always have a good word for him after every trial. cfa1e77820
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