Last Defenders of Monogamy

I may not expect you to tell a story when you are making something non-traditional, non-linear, or divergent. But in any case, otherwise, I will always expect you to tell a story, no matter how complicated or straightforward. And when you are telling the story of our everyday lives, I will expect it to be believable. I am sorry, but Farooqi's efforts seem to miss these things. He did not, or could not, tell us a convincing story.

Without a doubt, polyamory is a complicated concept. It is even more complicated in Bangladesh due to family and social ties. As a result, cheating on your partner or fiance requires proper social justifications, which can eventually portray psychological breakdowns correctly, and the audience becomes convinced that humans are either erroneous or pathological cheaters, depending on the circumstances. But I am not sure this film could make such connections, and I can not say I fully understand whether I should support or blame any of the characters because the script did not tell us much. Such a complicated thing with such limited backgrounds. Why? I do not know. Lamia's side of the story was criminally ignored, and Shafqat's story was equally unjustified.

To be honest, a script like this should not be produced.

I have just finished watching "Last Defenders of Monogamy (2024)". I must say it's one of the best work from Chorki & Farooki of this year.

Direction, Cinematography & Music compositions were the best thing so far in this show. Farooki always has his own way of story-telling in his ever tale of movies and I loved it obviously.

Xefer did quite excelled in her role as this was her first time in the film industry. I would definitely give her 4.5/5 for her performance.

And Chanchal's acting, comic-timing was awesome. Chanchal's son, Shudda also did a good job on his small role.

Samina Husain Prema, who played the role of Chanchal's wife in the show, surely deserves some clapping.

The film stumbles upon a sudden small twist about having extra-marital affairs & how it gets revealed. The screenplay is fast enough to get you hooked to the screen, that's for sure.

The movie ends with the song "Manush Keno Erokom" by Ahmed Hasan Sunny, surely it had some nice syncing with the scenes. I loved that part specially.

Just wasted my time.

Do NOT waste your time watching this crap.

An hour and 20 minutes of nothing. Expected better from Mostofa Sarowar Faruqi and Chanchal Chowdhury.

The acting wasn't good also. The script wasn't good at all either. Ananta Jalil's movie would be better than this garbage.

Do not waste your time watching this. Lowest point of chanchal chowdhury

Don't have a single good thing to say about it.

Only good thing is Faruqi made jeffer look good

Nothing else again do NOT waste your time watching this Ruined the mood during Eid.

What did they even think of when they decided to make this!!!!!!

"Last Defenders of Monogamy" presents itself as a promising addition to the comedy-romance genre, offering an engaging narrative for the majority of its runtime. However, despite its initial charm, the film stumbles in its third act, delivering a disappointing conclusion that ultimately undermines the enjoyment of the entire viewing experience.

Director Farooki showcases his talent throughout much of the movie, demonstrating a keen eye for storytelling and character development. Yet, it becomes evident that he falls short of crafting a satisfying resolution, exposing a need for more careful attention to the script's coherence and pacing. While Farooki is undoubtedly a seasoned filmmaker, his writing in this instance lacks the maturity needed to elevate the film to its full potential. Especially in the third act of the film.

One of the standout elements of "Last Defenders of Monogamy" is the remarkable performances of Xefer and Chanchal, whose on-screen chemistry breathes life into their respective characters. Xefer, in particular, shines brightly, delivering a nuanced portrayal that resonates with authenticity and depth. Meanwhile, Chanchal brings his trademark charisma to the role, further enhancing the film's appeal.

Despite these strengths, the film is marred by its reliance on lackluster humor, with many of the dialogues and jokes falling flat and failing to elicit genuine laughter from the audience.

In conclusion, "Last Defenders of Monogamy" offers moments of enjoyment and entertainment, thanks in large part to its engaging premise and talented cast. However, its shortcomings in the third act, coupled with its reliance on stale humor, prevent it from reaching its full potential. While Director Farooki demonstrates his prowess as a filmmaker, there is room for improvement in his approach to writing and storytelling. Nonetheless, the standout performances of Xefer and Chanchal ensure that the film is not without its merits, providing viewers with memorable characters and moments amidst its narrative shortcomings.

6/10.

Watched two Farooki movies back to back in a while. This one is on a contemporary topic- monogamy. Is monogamy not working today? That was the theme of the movie. And it had humor, kinda comedy style. But also some serious notes.

Shafkat is the boss of an advertising company and Lamiya is an intern who is also a singer and very modern. The contrast between them instills a kind of attraction but Shafkat also can't ignore the fact that he has a family. So, the love affair gets as peculiar as it can be. And funny.

I liked how Farooki showcased Dhaka's newly installed metro through the lens of a camera. He uses whatever tools he can get, like the metro, the local cuisines that can enhance the charm of a film, but he also keeps it real-doesn't add too many filters for the sake of beautifying.

As my husband says, Bangla movies tend to have less substance. I nodded with him. Even though Farooki didn't lack substance in Bachelor and Television, I felt his last two movies "Something like an autobiography" and "Last Defenders of Monogamy" could have some more substance. In this movie, you can count there were basically three characters. Oh and the child part of a 7/8 years old daughter was very bad. I don't think a small girl can talk so maturely and who dubbed her voice? Sounds like someone much older.

I would say it's a very mellow watch. You can chill out for 90 minutes and watch this. Spending 90 minutes on the same topic is also not something many people like. So, a bit more substance wouldn't hurt.