The film uses the setting of Mumbai not as a glamorous backdrop, but as a claustrophobic maze. Researchers have noted how the film uses location shooting to invoke psychological expressions of space. The "gritty urban terrain" reflects the internal state of the characters—trapped, desperate, and struggling for survival. 4. Legacy and Reception
While this was a move toward modernism, the execution in 2013 felt jarring. The shift from rich textures to "flat design" often resulted in interfaces that felt sterile or, conversely, confusingly colorful. It was the era of the "hamburger menu" and the mystery meat navigation. ugly 2013
So yes, 2013 was ugly. But it was real. And in a world of fake polish, that kind of ugly is starting to look beautiful. The film uses the setting of Mumbai not