'Talaash' benefits from its crisply written characters and the exceptional actors who play these parts. But 'Talaash' doesn't feel nearly as tense or urgent as it ought to, and its plot simply isn't as deliciously complex as it could've been. As a result, it's a very watchable film, but not an unforgettable one.Its shortcomings notwithstanding, it's a good example of an entertaining commercial film that didn't need to be lazy or senseless. Don't miss it; easily one of the better films this year.