Despatch Review: Manoj Bajpayee’s crime-thriller-drama is aspirational but dull treatment, incoherent story and unnecessary scenes bog it down

In simpler terms, the story follows Joy Bag, a crime journalist working for a news outlet named Despatch. Joy is currently looking into a murder case linked to a drug gang, hoping to expose their activities. However, as he delves deeper, he uncovers a much bigger and riskier tale – the notorious 2G scam worth around Rs 8000 crore. Despite receiving multiple cautions, Joy continues his investigation. At the same time, Joy deals with complexities in his personal life, balancing his marriage with Shweta and an affair with his fellow journalist, Prerna.

I Just Rewatched The Holdovers, And Here’s Why It Should Be Your New Annual Christmas Watch

Achieving a spot among the top Christmas Movies is no simple feat, and it seldom happens that the audience readily accepts a new film into such an esteemed category, given that studios produce fresh movies year after year. It can be challenging to pinpoint what constitutes a fantastic holiday movie, more so when the selection ranges from emotional masterpieces like “It’s A Wonderful Life” to lighter fare like “Jingle All The Way“. Nonetheless, I recently revisited the 2023 film “The Holdovers” during this festive season with my Prime membership, and I believe it deserves a place in this revered category.