'Network'- the Bengali movie is a psychological thriller based on a revenge saga. Debutant director #SaptaswaBasu came up with a unique concept in the first feature film of his career. These days we are much accustomed to notice that a film is made within few months of its announcement. However, Saptaswa Basu had to wait for two long years to finally release his film. The renowned production agency #SVF (#ShreeVenkateshFilms) came forward to act as the distributor for the film.
Network movie is a thriller, and the viewers will certainly experience a breath of fresh air from the movie. Abhijit Ganguly (#SaswataChatterjee) is the chief protagonist of this film. The veteran actor #SabyasachiChakrabarty essays the character of Arindam Chakraborty in the movie.
Abhijit Ganguly is a movie director. He had given many hit films few years back; however, the industry forsakes him after a spate of flop films. Abhijit wants to regain his lost pride. Is he successful in his endeavour or does he fail again? Does he get the support of someone from the industry or does someone destroy his dreams? Why is this movie touted as a revenge saga? The answers to all these questions form the crux of the movie.
The concept of reality show is beautifully blended with the storyline in the movie. The conflict between truth and fiction will certainly keep the audience intrigued till the end of the movie. The first half of the film is slightly stretched. The director takes little time to establish the main plot.
The manner in which Saptaswa Basu built up the sequences for the climax is certainly commendable. The second half of the film will certainly win the hearts of the audience. The climax is quite dramatic, and you have to wait till the very end to know the outcome. Despite being lengthy, the movie keeps you engaged. The songs are also used quite well in the film.
The performance of the lead actors, Saswata Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, has been phenomenal. However, one must say that the character played by Saswata Chatterjee has got more opportunities to express himself than Sabyasachi. The lead pair of Indrajit and Rini (Raj and Shreya, respectively) also tried hard to match the creative excellence of Saswata and Sabyasachi.
The cinematography of this film is top class. The editing and background colors are also really good. Although the film is made on a shoestring budget, the feel of the film is extravagant on the big screen. Saptaswa Basu's direction also added a unique flavour to the film.
The director had to face several difficulties before releasing the film in the theaters. However, Saptaswa Basu overcame all those difficulties to fulfil his dream. Saptaswa Basu is here to stay for long. Interestingly, the director also hinted at a sequel of the movie in the post credits scene. The audience will certainly be waiting for that to happen soon.
WMR Verdict:
The film 'Network' can prove to be a benchmark for the new independent filmmakers in the Tollywood industry. However, the film did not get much showtime except multiplexes. Movies like 'Network' are a big boost to the Bengali film industry. If you support independent Bengali movies, then 'Network' is for you.
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WMR Rating: 3.5/5.0
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Movie: NETWORK
Director: Saptaswa Basu
Writer: Saptaswa Basu (screenplay), Rini Ghosh (screenplay)
Stars: Saswata Chatterjee, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Indrajit Mazumder, Rini Ghosh, Bhaskar Banerjee, Subrata, Saptarshi Ray, Saptarshi Ray, Darshana Banik, Saayoni Ghosh, Anindya Chatterjee, Rajat Ganguly, Kartikey Tripathi
Release Date: 28th June 2019
Run-time: 2:20 Hrs
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