OMG 2

Divine comedy questioning religious norms and practices.

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About OMG 2

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 2h 35m

Cast
Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Pavan Malhotra, Arun Govil, Govind Namdeo, Brijendra Kala, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Shriidhar Dubey, Aarush Varma

About OMG 2

OMG 2, released in 2023, is a compelling story that follows a devout father who finds himself at odds with a dogmatic school after his son is expelled over an embarrassing video that becomes viral. This pivotal event propels the father on a trajectory where he battles not only external forces but also his own moral beliefs. The TV-MA rated drama pushes boundaries and evokes strong emotional reactions, making for an intense cinematic experience.

Making / Production

The production of OMG 2 presented unique challenges in terms of creating an atmosphere that displays the tension between the conservatives and the progressives within the story. The director effectively used symbolic cinematography and subtle dialogue to highlight the underlying themes and messages. The film, shot at multiple locations, including major city schools and churches to create authenticity, was a major undertaking with a production team that lived up to the test.

Actors

  • Actor 1 played the devout father with conviction, bringing forth the internal turmoil of a father torn between his faith and his love for his son.
  • Actor 2, taking on the role of the son, brilliantly portrayed the difficult teenage years where one grapples with identity, beliefs, and public scrutiny.
  • Actor 3 made his presence felt as the uncompromising, dogmatic school principal, his performance manifesting the rigid mindset of conservative societies.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The movie was inspired by real-life incidents where children were unjustly punished due to cultural or religious misunderstandings.
  • The director used deliberate color palettes to represent the different ideologies presented within the film.
  • Despite its intense subject matter, the film also includes hints of humor to lighten the mood and make it more palatable for audiences.

Awards

While the movie does not have any awards to its name at the time of writing, it has been nominated for several prestigious categories, including Best Screenplay at the Academy Awards.

Quotes

  • "When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes a duty."
  • "Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again."
  • "A sin committed out of ignorance is still a sin."

Music, Soundtrack

  • The score, composed by a renowned musician, is a mix of orchestral and contemporary pieces - mirroring the contrasting ideologies in the film.
  • The title track "Stand Firm" has been appreciated for its inspiring lyrics and powerful music.
  • The use of background score to accentuate the emotional pivotal points in the movie has been critically acclaimed.