Sector 36 (2024)

For me this is a unique film. Let's start by saying that I don't know much about Hindi cinema, so I really liked the setting, the characters and the social context surrounding the story.

The story is terrifying and told in a brutal way, without recreating or shying away from the worst scenes involving the psychopathic monstrosity it depicts.

It clearly shows the police negligence and corruption that are common in India, as well as the brutality that people can display.

In terms of cinematic merit, I think it has just the right pace to digest each section, engaging cinematography, and a concise but completely believable narrative, without the more unbelievable over-the-top action common in American cinema that undermines the story.

The main characters fit their roles perfectly, with no acting performances but completely authentic performances.

There are no heroes here, there are demoralized people who at some point try to do the right thing and pay a high price for it, as we can imagine, and that happens in life itself.

Yes, there are monsters, people without conscience, who are not only indifferent to the suffering of others but also enjoy that pain and of course corruption, a huge corruption.

All in all, a good and shocking film. The best part is when you investigate the case and discover that it is based on real events, no less terrifying than those depicted in the film.