‘Last Man In Tower’: Ben Rekhi’s film dilutes its source material’s amused cynicism
Summary
Ben Rekhi’s adaptation of Last Man in Tower turns Aravind Adiga’s sharp, cynical story into a more conventional drama, anchored by Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani. Set in Mumbai’s redevelopment boom, the film follows a builder’s lucrative offer to residents of Vishram Towers and the tensions it creates.
Key Points
- Ben Rekhi’s film adaptation softens the amused cynicism of Aravind Adiga’s Last Man in Tower.
- Manoj Bajpayee plays the renamed protagonist Mishra, while Boman Irani portrays builder Dharmesh Shah.
- The film centers on a redevelopment offer in Mumbai’s Vishram Towers, where residents are divided over a lucrative sale.
- The review says the screenplay offers thinly drawn characters and misses the city’s lived-in atmosphere.
