Wow! Such a good movie.

As Good As It Gets

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Blistering performances.

Disappointing. What could've been one of the best entries in the genre of adventure cinema, that's not too well populated by movies made in the Indian studios, is marred by sloppy set-up/acting/directing/screenplay/editing, (really, really) shoddy CGI (Desert, Volcano, Bunyip.....) and everyone line-reading to one another. The actor who plays Diego (Gérard Rudolf) rises above the general mediocrity, but the main lead only remembers to stay in character right at the very end (about 15 minutes prior to curtains). The (rather unnecessary) voice-over narration also is a huge diversion, and was the root of plenty of unintentional humor, as was the lead's tendency to keep smiling at some private joke only he was privy to, almost throughout the movie's running time.+s I can think of - a bold entry in a relatively new genre, noble intentions, lack of musical diversions, Gérard Rudolf's acting, (some of the) cinematography. A missed chance, a lost opportunity. I do hope it doesn't put filmmakers off adventure fare though.Another thing - lots of reviewers seem to be showering this with platitudes just for the intention, and are looking past the end product. It's nice to seem/sound encouraging, but I do wish the right talent had the chance to play with such budgets.

Chader Pahar nice try but epic fail, Jara Bolchy Khub Valo Korechy Tara Cinemar B*l Bojhy.1. Black Mamba Dekte Dekhe Dev Ghumea Porchy, Original novel E Etai Darun Jaiga, Dev & director Eta Puro Nosto Korechy. 2. Male lion Sudhu Dev Er Pichone Pore Achy, r Dev K Dekhe Gorjon Korchy (Jodio Amra discovery channel Er Soujonne Jani male lion Shikar Kore Na, lion Eka Thake Na, They always stay in groups) & Shikar Er time Jotodur Jani animal Ra Silently attack Kore... Dev k Dekhe lion Er Chitkar... Uff Sojho Hoy Na (Vedo direction) 3. Bunip Dekte Rojotav Dutta Er Moto....Khub Baje Animation...... Ki J R Bolbo 4. R editing Tototai Baje, Specilly Oi lion Er Janalai Chapa Ta. Room Er Vitore Dev Er Ekrokom Pose, Baire Aber Onno Rokom....Editor Eta miss Korlen Ki Kore????? 5. Film Dekchi Na Africa tour-Er DVD Bojha Muskil. 6. Golpo Nai Kono, Sudhu Hati-Bagh-Pahar. Khub Mathai Lagchilo.......Butt makeup & screenplay Darun, Sotti Darun. Bt film as a whole disapionting.

At first , I want to thank to Mr. Kamaleswar Mukherjee for the courage to make this film. It is a huge milestone of Bengali film industry & we want more milestones from Srikant Da & Mani Da. The camera handling is superb & all of camera movement i.e. POV, focal length etc. The visualization is beautiful. But some minor problem seen in that film though it is negotiable. Sound is great & the 3d model of "Bunip" is great. Thank to 'Prime Focus' for such a character. Overall, it is a dream project & Mr. Mukherjee have done his duty greatly. Our expectation level is going to high from you sir & Dev. Hats of to all "CHANDER PAHAR" family members.

'Chander Pahar' is arguably the most awaited films in recent times. It is produced by the biggest house, stars Dev, based on a widely popular novel and directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee. Definitely, it has all the elements to become an instant epic.But to be honest it miserably fails. Let me clarify my point. The central theme of the novel is all about unprecedented wanderlust. The protagonist risks his life in hunt of a mythical treasure... in an unknown Africa. After succeeding in breaking the myth, Shankar refuses to take treasure. The story is all about the journey of Shankar and his wanderlust which surpasses human greed.The film adaptation dilutes this central theme and emphasizes the subplots of survival stunts. The protagonist turns in to a sadist who risks and hunts for pleasure. The story about an extraordinary journey of life transforms into an average stunt-dependent action/adventure flick.The director also appears to believe the audience gullible. He incorporates idiotic strategy of using unnecessary voiceovers throughout the film to explain simplistic incidents, which is indeed annoying.Apart from all these short comings 'Chander Pahar' is a path breaking film in mainstream Bangla Cinema. This film breaks the myth of big budget Bangla Film implies 'remake of South Indian masala flick.' For sure this will be influential for mainstream Bangla Cinema.