LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha

Dark and disturbing. Dibakar Bannerjee's cams hand-held, close circuit and string operation spy in his latest experimental and phenomenal outing titled Love Sex aur Dhoka are not passively shooting images. They are probing for human behavior, capturing human actions sweet, selfish, sinister, savage. They form the conceit of the three loosely interconnected stories (Ameros Perros style) which contains all the elements of its title love, sex and deceit (dhoka). It begins with fairly simple at surface a naive teenage romance between poor guy rich girl who at a film institute. Boy is from scheduled caste (special case) . Girl's father is filthy rich marble tycoon and a filthy man. Guy documents his love story, idolizing 'Adi sir' (Aditya Chopra) and calls his girl 'Simaran'. Influence of pop culture is high in our or any society. Honor killing vaguely lurks around the corner. Second one of three I thought is the most remarkable involves a MMS scandal. A security camera is installed in a shop. Apart from spotting shoplifting and other offenses it opens doors to quick cash to some by selling the footage of occasional shootout in the shop or couple making out sometimes more than that. An attendant in this supermarket (best performance in this natural acting talent lot) ends up as victim. Color of her skin (not fair) makes her behenji type but also easy to trap. Guy really falls for her in process of vicious manipulation eventually succumbs to frailty and chauvinism. Third one though a familiar case of casting couch the sting operations and exposes but underneath deals with relationship between the victim, her exploiter and her helper (a reporter) which ends on a tender note. We live in voyeuristic world. These tales often shocking are inspired from this very world. Film portrays its festering ramifications evident around us. Director behind has previous credits Khosala ka Ghosala and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye under his sleeves. He is a consummate player. LSD is a great follow up. More ambitious yet moderately scaled. I always see people nag from all corners that we make same crap over and over again. Now for films like these audience should make an effort from their side. This is solid instance of what sharp mainstream cinema should be. Don't be scared by "experimental" tag. Contraption is brilliantly executed. This is unflinching, stark, uncompromising, unsparing look at the contemporary society.

I watched this movie last night. It has been more than 20 hrs since then. The movie is still on my mind. I had to write something. I was completely blown away by the movie, and the Director, and the actors,and the camera work, and the writers, and the subject, and last but not the least, the complete outlook of the movie, which I reckon was biggest the USP of LSD. This is a 'First' in Hindi cinema. Mind you. This movie is about the harsh reality that exists in our society. There is no denying. There is no sugar coating it. There is no spoon feeding. There is no compromise. There is no pity. There is no make believe. It is in your face as it is. It's all real. The Actors have done a tremendous job. They have put those so called 'stars' to shame. I couldn't believe how natural they are, that It doesn't look acting at all. It seems you are watching real people through a camera. Dibakar Benerjee is 'THE' Director in contemporary Hindi Cinema among others. He has Director's attitude and aptitude. He knows what he is doing. and doesn't compromise on that. We need more like him to revolutionize the Hindi cinema. And I suppose it has already started in last 5 yrs or so. Amen. Let me tell you that LSD is not for everyone. So how do you tell if it's for you or not? Only you can decide it. Do yourself a favor. Go, watch it with an open mind.

Dibakar Banerjee after cult Khosla Ka Ghosla and smart Oye Lucky Lucky Oye tries something very different and he succeeds by a distance. The three stories narrated through cameras that are actually part of the story gives movie a authentic feel. The first story takes its own time to grab your attention and ends you making silent. Second story is best in narration, acting and impact. Third story is the weakest of the three but at the end when all three stories club together is seamless. The song at the end of the movie helps multiply the impact of the movie. The entire cast is new but very convincing. It is brave, disturbing, path breaking and changing face of bollywood cinema.

LSD was a film not made with hyper-cryper budget...just a budget of 1.5 crore and a film which is not even tried by any other film-maker in bollywood..film has three stories...all of them developed well...and the violence in the first story...when those guys cut the couple in pieces..i was thinking that even QUENTIN Tarantino haven't showed such violence in his films...i was really feeling sad for them..and the way the whole movie goes is really outstanding..i knew that dibakar had the potential bt now after watching LSD...i am damn sure that he cannot give a flick which is not worth being called legendary..he has become my top most fav. director..the thngs he put up in his films is sumthing which we experience in our daily life...every small small things he keep in his mind while making filmz...5 years as a director..3 films at a gap of two years each..nd the most clean record anyone could have ever made in my opinion...khosla ka ghosla...9.0...oye lucky...8.9...and LSD..8.8..though i rated it 10 as i want it to get good stars on IMDb...dibakar rocks...a must watch film for everyone..and don't watch it with your girlfriend...would b better..!! 8.8 / 10

When Johnny Gaddar came out three years ago I had got a feeling that Indian Cinema is beginning to come of age. It was executing scripts which were never written before. Soon scripts like Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Gulaal, Dev D, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Rock on!, Ishqiya, Taare Zameen Par, Black Friday etc had the cake of Indian Cinema nicely baked. Love, Sex Aur Dhokha is almost like an icing on that cake. You can safely say Indian Cinema has come of age and is never gonna look back to the Star system (read Khan System) and the Yash – Barjatya house of melodrama. Even if that will continue to sell more is irrespective. Still let me point out LSD is not an original its style and premise is copied from Adam Rifkins Look. Nevertheless, Whats the fuss ? Unfortunately I cannot reveal how LSD unrolls itself and I would suggest you go into the theater expecting nothing. Please do not read any reviews from any national dailies critics they just end up revealing just too much. So whats the bottom line: Dibakar Banerjee undertakes a biting satire study of the growing fascination of the Indian Middle class with the camera whether it is the MMS scandals, or the umpteen sting operations. Just Like OLLO he takes a heavy dig at the media, the mentality of the Indian middle class and even our fascination with sting operations and voyeur sex. The beauty of the film lies in the fact that it is actually shot in the first person point of view. Through your web cams, through your hand held, through your Security cams etc. It must have been difficult to shoot like that but it must have been even more difficult to get the emotions of the characters on screen through to the audience when there are no dramatic camera angles, no mid shot and no extreme close up to shoot. Dibakar however manages the perfect mix of these shots using in most cases a still camera. You feel heavily for his motley crew of characters as they feel happy or totally disoriented in the emotionally heavy (read shocking) script. That's where the most superlative cast I have ever seen comes on screen. At times you get the feeling Dibakar might have just let them play themselves and left his handy cam on. I don't remember any name but each of them are plain brilliant there's is just no other adjective to describe them. There is also the most perfect concoction of Humour, Romance, Mind Numbing Violence, Biting satire, strong emotion and sex in the script. To top it Dibakar just refuses to switch off the camera even when you are cringing for the visual to stop. Once the camera's REC button is switched on you better be ready to sit through everything!! And of course for Delhi lovers lets make no mistake, the typical Delhi characters which is trademark Dibakar with their "Behenchods" and "Oye Haan Jee Haan" are all back with the kick ass Bhangra score Watch out for the Typical Delhi Office store clerk in the Sex episode who goes with sentences like "Waah Waah Badi Nehru Market Lag Rahi Hai" Final Verdict : Go watch it and remember this is where Indian Cinema has finally caught up with its international counterparts. Special Mention for the Item number " I cant hold it any longer" . Just pay attention to the lyrics and the chorus which actually goes "FO… FO… FO… FO" I would have given it a 10/10 but for the fact that it is copied from LOOK.

How many times does it happen that during the 8.30 am 'first-day-first-show', you also have one of the lead actors watching the film? It happened today. The actor was Raj Kumar Yadav, who plays the lead in the second story of the film, with his bunch of friends, to cheer at the CBFC certificate and clap at the rolling credits. The film was LSD – which is going to be remembered as one of the gutsiest film ever made in this country. And if you ask me, it is one of the better made ones too. Everyone is talking about the use of digital cameras in the film, that shake, that go out of focus, that even get stained by blood and water. They are talking about how 'different' it is in its theme, style and use of unknown actors. But it is not the elements that make this film different and significantly better than most of others, it is how the director uses them - an evidence of how cinema can be created by a basic understanding of the medium, of picture and sound, and storytelling, and how a style can be carved out of the technology you use. And this technology, as Godard et al taught us, need not be expensive or state-of-art. There are scenes in the film pictured in long single shots – as there is just one evident hidden camera. Unlike other films, here you do not have multiple camera setups, so you can not cut between shots – unless you want to use the obviously jerky jump-cut (which in my opinion often breaks the dramatic build-up of the scene). So, you obviously can not 'cut time' and hence the scene occurs in real time, giving you not only dialogue but also the pauses between them – those significant, dramatic moments between the conversations. And to add to that, there is no background music here, only ambient sound. By something as basic as this, the director has managed to create unforgettable cinematic moments and deeply affecting scenes. This is just one of styles adopted by LSD – that makes it truly different, as far as Hindi films are concerned. You will find so many similar small but brilliant international films in festivals. This time, thanks to the producers, we have one such gem from India, released commercially. I pray for its success – it will help not only independent and digital cinema, but Hindi cinema in general. After Khosla ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, with LSD, Dibakar Banerjee establishes himself as one of those few men in our industry, who know cinema, and who have an expression of their own. And I must congratulate and thank him for proving once again, that to make a good film you hardly need budget and stars. You just need to have a story you are dying to tell, and the cinematic vision, the heart, and a little guts, to do that.

The intriguing part of the film is its found footage genre. One rarely sees experiment in Bollywood. And that's why the film should be watched once. The film does not have any big star and involves new actors due to which the film gives a feeling of reality. The film is divided into three stories justifying the title. All three stories are awesome and the way that they are linked is more amazing. This is another masterpiece from Dibakar Banerjee. PROS: The screenplay is good so no matter what, you are bound to sit once you have started the film. The acting by all is satisfactory. All three stories have been given full attention and full development. The found footage shooting was good. Dibakar is one promising director currently. MESSAGE: "You got to be sharp and smart or you become victim." VERDICT: "A must watch Bollywood film."

Rubbish!!!!!!! this movie was a total waste of time......i wasted my time watching this movie..:p my time was wasted watching this movie................. this movie could have been a lot better .............Indian cinema does cheat in every movie this movie was no exception. it resembles Sex, Love and Marriage acting was good, but the story was a total rubbish........ in the cast, the girl in the first story was Betta, second 1 did crappy action...and for the third one she was..............mm mm used .End to the 2nd story was little forced.....and the third one appears a little manipulated at parts. there were i wasted many much of my time in movie watching this movie and i want anyone not waste time their own. In short there were many glitches in the movie

Negatives: Zero entertainment. Failed attempt by Dibakar Banerjee to again show some real story in an innovative manner (like Khosla ka Khosla and Oye Lucky-which were hits). Positives: But, must say, at some points in the movie, it hits you hard on your face. Some great comic scenes as well (like the 'noose-which-broke' one). Also, not to forget great acting by 'Loki Local'. In fact, all the actors fully satisfied the roles they played. Also liked the way all the three stories were linked. But i am sure that most people who didn't pay attention throughout the movie would not have understood the ending. Over all 4.5/10.

It's funny how the concept of "Blair Witch Project" gets around to India soo fast and these young producers think they're soo creative. They use already implemented ideas to capitalize on the innocent community of India and exposing them to unnecessary obstacles of life when they already have enough to worry about. They try to make it seem like this movie is real life story but in reality is actually directed all the way. Just like all REALITY SHOWS...this is 100% scripted! These producers need to instead focus on movies like "I am Kalam" to inspire the Indian youth and get Indian slums out of poverty! PS: I really did not like the wanna-be director in the first part of the movie. 100% FAKE!!!