New York is a about the weaponised prejudice that swept the US after the attack on the Twin Towers. It starts with the arrest of Omar () by the FBI. During interrogation by FBI Agent Roshan (), Omar realises he was framed because the FBI wants to know about Samir, his best friend in college, with whom he lost touch with and who is now a suspected terrorist. Omar discovers that his college crush, Maya () and Samir are married.
Omar realises he needs to help Roshan prove Samir’s innocence. In doing so, he discovers heartbreaking truths about how the Muslim hatred after 9/11 has transformed the lives of the people he was once close to.
Brilliant acting by the main cast and a tight storyline that covers friendship, heartbreak, illegal detentions and false imprisonments, while weaving in touching songs about unwavering love and hope, make this a must-watch thriller film.
The Gift (2015)
This is a psychological thriller movie made by and starring . As one of the producers, cast members and the director of this movie, Edgerton brings forth a masterpiece with some fun trivia attached to it. To ensure he gave his all as a director, Edgerton did not film his own scenes until after the shooting of the rest of the movie was over.
The film is about Simon () and Robyn (), a happily married young couple living picture-perfect lives. After a chance encounter at a store, Simon’s high school friend Gordo (Edgerton) starts appearing in their lives more than they would like. Gordo sends them gifts, invites them for meals, and is generally over-familiar with them.
