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himanshug88
This was a highly anticipated movie for me. Expectations built up when the trailer was out. Went to…
This was a highly anticipated movie for me. Expectations built up when the trailer was out. Went to the first show and was so happy that the movie is just what i was expecting - A good mystery detective flick with little bit comedy, little bit action and lots of thrill and awesome scenes. Really this is something new for Indian audiences. Dibakar Banerjee has done a great job in recreation of 1942 Culcutta. Back ground music is simply fantastic. These kind of movies are very rare in Bollywood and hence it was an awesome experience. Expect that this will be a big commercial success. A sequel is expected and hope it will come soon. Go for it if you like suspense and dark comedy.
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Based on the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi created by the Bengali writer Sharadindu…
Based on the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi created by the Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!' is A Blast! Writer-Director Dibakar Banerjee delivers a deliciously twisted thriller, that's grim, dark, complex
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after watching this movie, my thoughts about this movie is that its full of suspense, realtime…
after watching this movie, my thoughts about this movie is that its full of suspense, realtime mystery and the uncovering of this story is good overall, but the ending really will burn ur head, and u will think ~> " WTF just happened ??? " but the crime scenes really make sense, sushant singh rajput did a brilliant job again, and the thriller is just fantastic, but the ending is JUST AWKWARD........... there is violence and blood shedding,but i think you all can manage that.. happy to see , but spoilt in the end :/ ( i think the ending gives a chance for a sequel )
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Dibakar Banerjee, a name tantamount to quality cinema, is back with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'.…
Dibakar Banerjee, a name tantamount to quality cinema, is back with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'. The director left all and sundry flabbergasted with his earlier attempts. From Khosla Ka Ghosla to Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, Banerjee has left no stone unturned to prove his prowess in filmmaking. It is a movie which doesn't rely on the obvious. Had suspense quotient been the barometer to judge the success rate of a movie, Banerjee would have scored extraordinarily in this venture. The movie is set in war-torn Calcutta of 1943. It was a time when World War II was at its peak and a couple of murders everyday was no big deal. It was the time when Byomkesh graduated. He was just out of college and lands his first case. Byomkesh is not a run-of-the- mill sleuth, who is taciturn, composed and confident of himself. He is indifferent and imprudent. He believes that he is a novice and is likely to commit mistakes. The movie rests on the gripping screenplay. The screenplay is so novel that it will make you bite your nails in curiosity to know what happens next. This stunning build-up of characters and narrative will boggle your mind to keep guessing until the end. Banerjee has completely rejuvenated the character of Byomkesh in this flick. It is not another translation of Saradindu story on the big screen. This is the reason why Byomkesh's latest adaptation transcends into a genre of its own. The protagonist himself becomes a part of the crime and lands into a deep trouble. Banerjee through his writing slow cooks the plot only to unravel a meaty climax. But, wait. This is what the audience expects?! Alas, the exposition scene and the climax raise a lot of questions, which are left unanswered. The audience simmering in anticipation to see the climax will surely be disappointed. The lukewarm finale is a gentle let down by the writer. While, few sequences will make the audience stand and clap for Banerjee, whereas, other twists and turns will boggle your mind. It will be unfair to say that the screenplay is convoluted, but it is not perfect one either. The background score adds a lot of weight to make it an audacious Bengali drama. The camera work is striking. Production design is top-notch. The editing is not so crisp. It is manifest that the film clear rests on the shoulders of the male protagonist. Sushant Singh Rajput has come a long way. He has emerged as one of the finest actors in his lot. He clearly has a strong grasp over his body language. It is pleasant to see how Singh brings a striking edge in the depiction of amateur sleuth in this drama. Singh has an inimitable flair which is rare these days. He radiates of cornucopia of expressions from his eyes in every scene, which is aptly captured by Banerjee. The supporting cast of the movie is tremendous. It is finely layered to build-up the story. Swastika Mukherjee, as an enticing seductress, is remarkable. Meiyang Chang is adequate. Anand Tiwari is rock solid. Neeraj Kabi is outstanding. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is a genuine endeavour which catapults the echelon of art-house entertainment. What I admire about the movie is this perspicaciously sophisticated moral kaleidoscope interlaced in absolutely contemporary terms. At the end of my review, I want to recommend this movie to anyone because it's simple but stunning, it's usual but complex, carried by Sushant's overwhelming performance and Banerjee's pitch perfect direction. This is without a doubt one of the best movies released this year. Go watch it!
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So finally, Byomkesh comes to Bollywood!! A well-scripted movie with an original story.Just the…
So finally, Byomkesh comes to Bollywood!! A well-scripted movie with an original story.Just the base is taken from the original work.The movie seems a bit slow at times but overall, you remain glued to your seats in the anticipation of what's coming next. Its not just another Bollywood thriller. The movie demands the attention of the viewer. In the end, you want for more! Sushant has played the role brilliantly. Other actors are commendable too.There are no irritating songs in the movie, and the dark background music adds to the mystery. Kudos to Dibakar Bannerjee for directing and YRF for producing this movie. And the story is not yet over.... there's more to come!
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