Metro In Dino Review: Musically Engaging and Thoroughly Entertaining Take At Modern-Day Love Stories

RATING - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ✨ 3.5/5*

Metro In Dino Review Movie Talkies:

Anurag Basu might just be the unluckiest genius in Bollywood—a filmmaker who has consistently dared to experiment, yet rarely gets the mainstream recognition he deserves for it. With Jagga Jasoos, he bravely attempted to introduce a Disney-style musical narration to Bollywood, a concept Hollywood had perfected nearly a century ago. Now, with Metro In Dino, he gives this musical sensibility a more grounded, dramatic spin—much like the golden-age Hollywood musicals of Sinatra, Astaire, Gene Kelly, and even the socio-romantic musicals of the ’60s like West Side Story. This film keeps you glued throughout its generous 160-minute runtime. Some sequences are profoundly dramatic, some dive into urban, taboo zones, while others find lightness in humour. Although the storyline begins to sag in the final act and the climax feels predictable, boredom is never really an issue. Yes, it’s long, and yes, you’ll feel it—but not regret it.

Metro In Dino Story:

The film is a mosaic of love stories spanning across generations, cities, and evolving relationship dynamics. It’s an anthology at its core, but one where each narrative is loosely—sometimes subtly—interconnected. We witness a couple navigating the challenges of conception amidst career dilemmas, a strained marriage that finds itself tangled in an extramarital rediscovery, a young woman engaged to a married man while falling for a playboy, that playboy coming to grips with the idea of real love, a teenage girl wrestling with her sexual identity, and an elderly couple dealing with their own domestic complexities. Every arc is drenched in themes of love, betrayal, identity, drama, infidelity, healing, rediscovery, second chances, and fresh beginnings.

Unlike Life In A... Metro (2007), which borrowed heavily from old Hollywood classics like The Apartment and Brief Encounter, Metro In Dino feels more original in its conception. Sure, there are shades of familiar influences—Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma’s track flirts with "The Seven Year Itch" before detouring toward something more Mirch (2010)-like—but it ultimately stands on its own. The stories might be cliché in theme, but they are wrapped in a fresh narrative approach. The screenplay isn't razor-sharp, but it’s consistently decent. While some setups feel outdated, Basu’s layered storytelling breathes new life into them.

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There are misfires too—particularly the musical transitions involving street singers wandering city to city, and the jarring visual shifts that detract from the film’s grounded feel. Still, the narrative is peppered with clever, textured moments. The decision to tell stories across various age groups adds an enriching contrast that makes the film feel both diverse and inclusive.

Metro In Dino Cast:

As for performances, Pankaj Tripathi is delightful, and his banter-filled chemistry with Konkona Sen Sharma (as his wife) is the comic and emotional spine of the film. Neena Gupta and Anupam Kher are reliably strong, while Saswata Chatterjee impresses in a brief but poignant role. Fatima Sana Shaikh enjoys the most screen space in the first half and makes a solid impression, even if her arc loses some steam later. Ali Fazal does well within his limited range, and Kush Jotwani turns in a fine performance. Sara Ali Khan needs improvement in emotive scenes and accent work, though she fares better in casual conversations. Aditya Roy Kapur’s character is overwrought by design, and he leans into the theatricality, for better or worse. Rohan Gurbaxani and the supporting cast fill in the ensemble competently.

Metro In Dino Movie Review:

The biggest letdown, however, is the music. The original Metro (2007) remains memorable largely because of its soundtrack, and unfortunately, that magic is missing here. Though the lyrics are interesting and sometimes thought-provoking, a few of them feel like recycled WhatsApp rhymes. The cinematography is visually appealing, with urban frames that shimmer and shadow perfectly. Editing is serviceable, and production design serves the story's scope without being showy. Anurag Basu’s continued experimentation with storytelling should be applauded. Metro In Dino might not click with everyone—it’s decidedly urban, intended for an audience that relates to these modern-day relationship complexities. The masses and even a section of regular cinegoers might find it too niche or emotionally distant. But for those it is meant for, it delivers—thoughtful, engaging, and never boring, despite the lengthy duration. Overall, an layered, urban relationship drama that entertains while gently nudging you toward introspection. A win for its intended crowd. Pretty decent otherwise.

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