OTT Review - Angry Young Men on Prime Video
The series, which features commentary from a glittering variety of celebrities, including jaya bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, and amitabh bachchan, combines adoration with nostalgia to give viewers a joyous walk down memory lane. But even with the high-profile interviews and the poignancy of the personal narratives, the series falls short of offering any fresh insights into the writers' lives.
Even while there are a few fleeting moments of candor, especially from jaya bachchan and Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar's ex-wife, the documentary tends to sidestep more difficult subjects. Audiences are left with a biased image of these imposing people since there is less effort made to question or analyze their legacy. The show provides an overview of the Salim-Javed era for younger audiences, but for those who were present during their peak, it feels more like a well-done tribute than a thought-provoking examination.
In the end, Angry Young Men is successful in bringing back fond memories and highlighting the two filmmakers' contributions to indian cinema. However, there's always the feeling that there may be much more to say, maybe in a documentary that takes the risk of delving more into the nuanced details of the tales. You can watch Angry Young Men on Prime Video.