Monalisa Mukherjee

Bipin Chowdhury'r Smritibhrom/Forget me Not: 1 star The actors were really talented and that is all that it is. As a child I had loved the story but today watching it portrayed made me feel very disconnected with what the artist 's view. The story could not keep the grip and that is a major fault in the direction. The high tensed climax was also not very good, as a reader it had been anticipated but as a viewer with the modern twist it became a monotonous cry. This particular one was cubersome and the climax was rushed without even getting a chance to connect with the characters properly. Bahrupiya 2 star I loved KK Menon and the portrayal of the story was better than the first one. Both were directed by the same director but another bengali movie Vinci Da was also created by Srijit which was a better potrayal of the story on which it was based. Somehow this one was neither gripping nor grueling or smart like the short story had intended to be. I specially hated the cinematography which gave a very chilling and cold tone the movie whereas the story was intended to be smart, intriguing with a tinge of tragedy for the main character. Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram/ Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa: 3 star Along with the actors I loved the director's storytelling. It was funny and also the dilemma of the protagonist kept me anticipated for the end. It was a lovely dialogue delivery between Manoj Bajpai and Gajraj Rao that kept the script flow in such a flawless manner. The mid interaction of Manoj Bajpai with his audience and his way of narration was funny and innovative. The climax of the storytelling is the real treasure of the script. Spotlight 4 star A lot of thing spoke to me about this script but the main character potrayal by Harshvardhan Kapoor was a stealer. Vik was not strong, he was weak and he was aware of it. He felt like a fraud and he is one of the most real character ever written and placed in a very long time. The story was interesting and it was an amazing experience to watch it. The frustation of the character and his curiosity of a cat to understand the mystey behind the mystical force made me connect to him. Maybe if the great Ray was alive he would not be too dissatisfied with this script. I will again emphasis on Vik whose last dialogue with the mystifical force who had taken over his spotlight was my favorite moment of the entire tedious series. The character of Radika Madan was a traditional tragedy wrapped in dark comedy and she played her part perfectly. But Harshvardhan acting for me was the most natural part of the story, I would indeed love to watch him more. The series as whole did not work for me because as a reader the script and dialogues downplayed the genius writing. Maybe a little guidance from Sandeep Ray would have been better because in all the series they failed to capture Ray's spirit. It is indeed like Badshah remixing old classic and the educated choice would have been to keep the stories as it is. The first two was completely dissapointing while the last two had it's own little spark but failed to uplift the series.

Story: This always is my favorite part to write and even with all the spoilers already out there I would try to refrain from the main plotline and focus on the border of the story. It is written very brilliantly and the orginal concept was a well thought script that played out perfectly. I have not seen the orginal one and will judge on the one showcased here. The script was written to make you laugh in a scene and cry in another, everything written with such fluidity specially some scenes of social justice that did not seemed forced but flew naturally. I hated the character of the Grandmother but the scene where she conveys that the main protagonist is an Indian a message that was well send. We have to look out for such clever anecdotes throughout the movie. Acting: I am in complete awe of Sara Ali Khan, she was mesmerizing and the way she delivered the complexicity of her character with such simplicity was a delight to watch. Her dialogue delivery and expression made her so likeable and after a while I forgot I was watching her act but rather a real figure trying to deal with her life. Danush has a natural talent and his emotional ranges surpasses any other actors I have seen or known, he is brilliant in every scene he plays but the show stellar has to be the ones in second half with Sara Ali Khan. I was a little skeptical about her sharing screen with Akshay Kumar as he is already a credible actor but it was pleasant to see the actors give each other space and let their character take the main stage. Howsover the last scene was something that will forever be imprinted in my mind as a cinematic genius mostly because of the script but also because of the heart wretching way it was shown. The background score alone is a winner of this story and I highly regret not being able to enjoy this experience in the theatre. Atrangi Re is a must watch and better understood movie, even if it is a remake, we need such script.

The Surrogacy Act have been amended and accordingly now you cannot practice such ill handled procedure. In normal parlance the surrogate and the parents have an agreement but it is true that in countries with a poor economic background, the surrogate mother's were taken advantage off and the reality is not very far fetched from the script. It might be a little late for a script as such but nevertheless a story that must be told. The concept of surrogacy have been very well dealt with and all the characters have been crafted to be real. It is inspiring and obviously as a women inspiring to watch Mimi and also a special shoutout to the character of Shama, really empowering. I did not however felt Kriti Sanon a right fit for the character, the other character on similar line that swayed me was Patraleekha. Though different story but with same theme. The culture of music gharanas in Rajasthan and the fading of it by youth 's aim of earning was beautiful and very honestly portayed. The movie managed to be both funny and emotional with the botherline question on parenthood and women empowerment. The only thing that I disliked about it again was the potrayal by Kriti Sanon as she failed to fit into the shoes of the phenomenal character crafted in this movie.

No one ever will find half an hour monologue about a reproduced speech on justice intresting even if served by the magnanimous Amitabh Bachan. Script: When a movie adapts a play specially one that has been written and played several times before the audience wants to see the twist and turn. While reading Silence! The Court is in Session, the transgression of a simple role playing by teachers changing into the society revealing it's cruel face was a pleasure to read. The first half of Chehre was written perfectly to keep the grip on the story, I waited for something spectacular. But was disappointed to watch the recycled amount of trash they provided, everything from the dialogue to the loop holes in script was a huge disappointment. Maybe one should watch just the first half and go on with their life, imaging the rest of the story the way they want too. Acting: The actors in their roles fitted perfectly though Annu Kapoor in the second half seemed to loose his balance and slip away fromhis charater. I expected sincerity and charisma in his role but he again acted the same way he have been for his past movies. The spirit of his character was lost completely. Rhea Kapoor and Krystal was a disaster in every single scene they appeared, it was a torture to watch these ladies try to act. Direction: I sympathize with the director because he was brave and tried to make a threatrical presence in his movie. Maybe someone suggested that he still had to sell this as a commercial masala because that is the only explanation I can find for the second half of the movie. Overall it was a wasted opportunity.

YOU had always been a show with cringy characters and creepy storyline but that was also the appeal of it. The stalker that many viewers began to adore was as they sympathized with him. They did not support his action but understood his emotions, from the beginning we all knew it would never end good for his love interest. The second season howsoever was a breathe of fresh air, the character of Love Quinn was everything, she was broken and she was beautiful. There storyline does not seem different instead both in their own way are traumatized by past and have an urge to be protective of their loved one's. Now the show completely lost the plot in Season 3 where our beloved stalker was just on a hunt. He simply looked for a reason to go back to his own stalking ways leaving his already suffering wife and the mother of his child alone to deal with her toxic mother and neighbor. Had Love not shown her trueself then Joe under his hero conplex would still go around killing for her. As for the character of Love, just to put an end and justify their hero the writer completely spoiled her. A sister who loved her brother so much did not show any sign of grieving except for small glimpses. A girl so confident in LA suddenly gives up and tries to join the toxic neighborhood. Love was strong, she was independent and she was already a monster before meeting Joe and so was he. I thought this season would put a final stop to the series as it seemed the perfect time. The emotionally deranged couple would go around their murder spree killing anyone who is a threat to their perfect story. I really feel extremely bad for all the actors specifically Victoria as just due to the writers the story was completely derailed. It is important to have a social message in your series but the foundation of it is always a gripping story.

After a long time a good horror movie was made, the stellar was the script. You will be bound to sympathize with the female anatgonist/protagonist of the movie, her story will make scare you. The male characters and their barbaric ways of dealing with the female character in the script will move you to tears and fill you with anger. It is not a feminist movie, it is a movie about a girl who had been wronged by her husband, brother in laws and her sister in law. The acting is a masterpiece with already the duo from Laila Majnu it was destined to be great. I personally loved all the scenes between Bulbul and Binodini, the power dynamics change was a very intelligent move. The direction that takes the move back and forth is also done very magnificently. Netflix India should entertain more and more scripts alike.

Tick Tick Boom !! What a movie ! Plot: I am in love with the movie, I loved the script and the way it was presented. The lead is desperate for a win and it is really a rollercoaster to watch his journey. He gets defeated again and again, yet he still keep trying to achieve his dreams. Everytime he feels he is almost close to his dream but the little gap seems impossible to bridge. The characters that gives shape to his story are unique in their own way, I could not stop my tears when I had to witness so many young lives being at risk because they were not treated properly. The heartbreaking fact remain that it is the truth, so many lives went in vain and they were treated with disgust instead of love. Music: If you are watching a musical specially by Lin Min Manuel then your ears are in for a treat. I am specially in love with the songs, lyrics and choreography. It was a breathetaking experience. Cast: Kudos to each and every member but I was specially blown by Andrew Garfield 's performance. The flexibility and comfort that he showed is praiseworthy. It is a masterpiece of our generation.

This is a never seen before type concept, while watching this movie I recalled a short story that I had read in my childhood. It was about a man who was on the verge of lossing his child in the same sickness that took life of his wife. While the man prayed for his child's life his parents were busy trying to fix him a bride and get a hefty dowry. Grief and greed are the only real human emotion, more often they collide together, this movie is a great example of it. I never thought of the way the movie would end but the climax was suprisingly well written. The entire movie was written brilliantly, it joked about the most serious topic. It showed the ugly face of the society that thinks of women in all form as a burden, her extended in laws wanting to wed off her while her mother's concern is with the two unwed daughters. I loved Sanya's acting, she was the character, there are many notable actors but this young talent brought a wave of freshness. She breathed into the life of Sandhya, she made her real, she was the hero of the film but she at the same time humanized it.

Recipe for a disaster horror movie: First take a ton of supertituition and pour it in the empty bowl. Then add a tinge of hero with a regret complex, this is a common flavour and can be added in all kinds of dishes. Switch the heat on to give some age old scare just with VFX. Impersonate the debate between self claimed righteousness and people with brain by imposing the real life situation. This is when caramalization of the situation where the everything is just coated. Your dish is ready and serve it to people so they can gulp it down only to puke it later. If I had to review it as a horrow show it fails, if as a zombie fiction it fails, if a show designed to show the plee of the rural area who are displaced in name of development it fails, if a platform to promote superstitions it passes but with average marks. I think the only and major flaw was with writing. Anytime a horror story depends on VFX more than element of suprise you know it will fail.