When you see 'Shoot On Sight', you don't get the feeling of novelty even once. Indians have been exposed to this type of themes many times. Still, there is something about the movie that managed to make it different, even though only a bit, from the other movies in the same genre. Though the story (of the conflict between faith and responsibility) has been repeated often, the background on which it has been based is entirely new. Jag Mundhra has brought across terrorism as a problem not limited to a country, rather spread across the globe.
Throughout the film, Mundhra has tried to retain a neutral stance, neither hailing one as right, nor denouncing the other as wrong. He brings forth the view that the wrongdoings of a certain section of the Muslim community have resulted in all the members being viewed in a negative light. However, not at a single point, there has been an effort to gain sympathy votes. 'Shoot On Sight' let you see a different aspect of London, unlike the glamorized version that is usually showed in Bollywood movies. The movie is more of a social drama than a thriller.
Naseeruddin Shah, as the main protagonist of 'Shoot On Sight', looks totally credible and manages to carry off the role with élan. Om Puri, as the hatred-filled radical, is impressive, while Greta Scacchi puts a remarkable act. After a long time, we got to see Gulshan Grover in a decent role. At the same time, there was Laila Rouass, doing something more than just looking beautiful. Even Mikaal Zulfikar managed to play his part well. If you don't go to a theater just to see romance or comedy, 'Shoot On Sight' might impress you.
