Lanka - Critic's Reviews
Director : Maqbool Khan
Starring : # Manoj Bajpayee, Arjan Bajwa, Tia Bajpai, Yashpal Sharma
Notwithstanding the shaky script, Maqbool Khan has handled a number of sequences with competency. A few dramatic moments, especially the tension-filled ones, have been handled skillfully. Note the sequence at the brothel. It's brilliant! Lanka has some shining moments, but they are few and far between.
The plot is not exactly original but seems to work. Manoj Bajpai is, as always, flawless in his performance as the quintessential villain. The film stretches post interval and you will find yourself checking your watch a few times. The director (Maqbool Khan) could have done a bit more to develop the plot at a faster pace and given the lady of the movie a little more to do. Watch of you must, check out the stellar performances.