4K UHD Review – Salaam Bombay

For her directorial debut, Mira Nair elects to explore the experience of children living on their own in Bombay, India. 1988’s “Salaam Bombay” isn’t a celebration of life, but a striking feature about the death of innocence, following young characters as they’re confronted by the harsh realities of their surroundings, and the realization that nobody is going to save them. It’s a potent offering of drama from Nair, who manages amateur performances and chaotic locations with remarkable skill at times, finding a way through a difficult tale of survival. “Salaam Bombay” is unique in its screen energy and daring in its tonality, with Nair hoping to bring attention to a dire situation of living where life seems disposable. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com