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Srijit Mukherjee's Tekka marks a significant departure from his previous, acclaimed works. The film, featuring Dev, Rukmini, and Swastika, centers around a kidnapping incident that unfolds in a tense conference room setting. While the premise holds potential, the execution falls short in almost every aspect.

Swastika's performance is the lone bright spot, delivering a compelling and nuanced portrayal of the distraught mother. However, Dev's character, despite his efforts, lacks the depth and intensity required to make the audience empathize with the kidnapper. Rukmini's performance is particularly underwhelming, as her character seems lost and inconsistent.

The film's direction is amateurish, a far cry from the finesse displayed in Mukherjee's earlier works like Baishe Shrabon and Chotuskone. The dialogue delivery is wooden, and the characters lack the maturity and complexity expected given the high-stakes situation. The cinematography is commendable, but the music fails to add any emotional depth.

Inspired by Western films and web series, Tekka struggles to find its own identity. The characters feel one-dimensional, and the plot lacks the necessary tension and twists to keep the audience engaged. While the concept had promise, the execution is flawed, resulting in a disappointing film.

Rating: 3/10.

"Dawshom Avatar," the much-anticipated prequel to the blockbuster "Baishe Srabon" from 2011, falls disappointingly short of the expectations set by its predecessor. Srijit Mukherjee, the acclaimed director of both films, seems to have missed the mark this time. Let's dive deeper into what went wrong.

The film begins with Prasenjit Chakroborty's (Probir) first appearance on the screen, which unfortunately feels underwhelming. His portrayal seems cheap and cringe-worthy, his running appears awkward, and his overall demeanor comes off as aged. Anirban Bhattacharya (Bijoy Poddar) is depicted as a comic character, a stark departure from the complex character he portrayed in "Vinci Da." These portrayals certainly don't do justice to the characters Srijit Mukherjee built in his previous work.

One of the major drawbacks of "Dawshom Avatar" lies in its dialogue delivery. The dialogues come across as cheap, cringe, and recycled from previous movies, which is disappointing for a film of this caliber. Additionally, the plot appears weak and poorly constructed, almost as if it was hastily written. The audience deserves better than what feels like a script generated by an AI chatbot, like ChatGPT.

However, it's not all doom and gloom. Jishu, who plays Bissorup, shines with his excellent acting. His performance stands out amidst the sea of mediocrity. Jaya Ahsan (Maitrayee) delivers an average performance but struggles to elevate the material she's given. Prasenjit, despite his best efforts, and Anirban, are both limited by the subpar script and mediocre dialogues.

The film's attempt to incorporate elements of Sanatan Mythology and dispel common misconceptions is noteworthy, but it seems the audience struggled to grasp most of it. Additionally, subtle references to "Baishe Srabon" are scattered throughout, but they fail to provide a coherent link between the two films.

What disappoints most is the weak storyline riddled with plot holes, the comical portrayal of the once imperious police officer, Bijoy Poddar, and the unnecessary references to previous films. The side characters from "Baishe Srabon" (2011) appear aged and overweight, making their efforts to reprise their roles less convincing.

In the end, "Dawshom Avatar" leaves us with a line from "Baishe Srabon" that seems fitting - it is, indeed, "Kacha hathe lekha, baje bangla thriller er script." This film falls short of the standards set by its predecessor, leaving fans of the franchise wanting more and wondering what could have been.

I was so hurt to see a 5ft Reacher who just runs throughout the movie in Tom Cruise's version of Reacher after reading the Novels.

This is what I imagined Reacher to be when I read the first Reacher novel.

This is exactly what Lee Child wrote in his novel and the movies does even better in character development and showing why Reacher is what he is.

This could not have been better.

I think the next one I will be excited to watch is 61 Hours.