Anil sells his land for his sister's wedding, but a powerful official steals it. He fights for justice, facing threats and betrayal.Anil sells his land for his sister's wedding, but a powerful official steals it. He fights for justice, facing threats and betrayal.Anil sells his land for his sister's wedding, but a powerful official steals it. He fights for justice, facing threats and betrayal.
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The movie has a unique approach to showcasing how land encroachment happens and its impact on individuals and families.
The movie consistently stressed the pain and hardship a common man endures in seeking justice and his rights, which affected the viewers deeply.
I would rate it 8/10. The movie's ending did not do justice to the whole story. I believe the ending shows elements of lazy writing and direction. This movie could have been better if more effort had been put into the ending rather than presenting a pessimistic conclusion that disappoints the audience.
Overall, the movie is engaging and takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster. Pratik Gandhi did a fabulous job acting as a common helpless man.
Acting: 10/10 Casting: 10/10 Direction: 7/10 Story: 6.5/10
Final conclusion: This movie had great potential. It's a one-time watch, and I recommend the audience to watch it.
The movie consistently stressed the pain and hardship a common man endures in seeking justice and his rights, which affected the viewers deeply.
I would rate it 8/10. The movie's ending did not do justice to the whole story. I believe the ending shows elements of lazy writing and direction. This movie could have been better if more effort had been put into the ending rather than presenting a pessimistic conclusion that disappoints the audience.
Overall, the movie is engaging and takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster. Pratik Gandhi did a fabulous job acting as a common helpless man.
Acting: 10/10 Casting: 10/10 Direction: 7/10 Story: 6.5/10
Final conclusion: This movie had great potential. It's a one-time watch, and I recommend the audience to watch it.
Dedh bigha zameen is a family drama film directed by pulkit.
The writing on this film is very good. The plot is nit new to us, but the way the characters and the events take place slowly gives us the time to contemplate about the condition of middle class in this society. This is a highly social and culturally rooted film. The hinterlands of UP is authentically set up. The performances by the cast is commendable. Pratik gandhi is superb as the bread earner of the family. His expressions are tangible andhis distress is clearly felt. The rest of the cast is good. But the problem is that the emotions are off. Nothing can be felt for the characters. The events are taking place one by one but not one iota of emotion is felt. We have sympathy for them, but nothing more than that. The music is good, the songs are melodious and soothing. See, this is a highly real film, with little to no over drama. It portrays how a middle class person sees the world around him, everybody is as nice as him, as humble as him.
The writing on this film is very good. The plot is nit new to us, but the way the characters and the events take place slowly gives us the time to contemplate about the condition of middle class in this society. This is a highly social and culturally rooted film. The hinterlands of UP is authentically set up. The performances by the cast is commendable. Pratik gandhi is superb as the bread earner of the family. His expressions are tangible andhis distress is clearly felt. The rest of the cast is good. But the problem is that the emotions are off. Nothing can be felt for the characters. The events are taking place one by one but not one iota of emotion is felt. We have sympathy for them, but nothing more than that. The music is good, the songs are melodious and soothing. See, this is a highly real film, with little to no over drama. It portrays how a middle class person sees the world around him, everybody is as nice as him, as humble as him.
The plot of the movie was great. But the director had nothing to do with it. The actor, acting and the dialogues of the broker was a waste even he was the main culprit. If the hero was fooled by someone, he had to be little sharp minded to use a trick to get his land back, but...
In the end this movie gives a massage that no one should fight against Injustice. Otherwise, you will die. This is the final impression of the movie. The director should encourage the general public to fight against injustice.
Pratik Gandhi Justified the role. Hats off to him. He was better than Khans of Bollywood..
In the end this movie gives a massage that no one should fight against Injustice. Otherwise, you will die. This is the final impression of the movie. The director should encourage the general public to fight against injustice.
Pratik Gandhi Justified the role. Hats off to him. He was better than Khans of Bollywood..
The plot of the movie is straight. They didn't include any melodrama which shows in Many of the bollywood movies. Many people gave their suggestions that the ending was not right
cause actor is died but it's true in reality and many people trouble with this issue specially who is underprivileged or powerless. If you visit the states like Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and many rural areas of the states, you will see the same thing. It's a harsh reality. Anyone give any suggestions or reviews but the concept is good that is why I really liked the movie. I think bollywood should make movies like this if they shows the reality.
Although there was nothing new in the storyline or theme, however, the acting of the cast kept me engaged but was totally disconnected from the movie after the climax...what a shame. I was hoping for some unseen twist in the story or the power of unusual thinking of a common man, and what he can do in such situations, rather Prateek Gandhi's character was depicted as a really weak common man. The movie appears as if there is a lesson to the audience not to mess with the people with power. I actually felt that a corrupt politician or a top builder had funded this movie as a message to the common man... not to mess with us..otherwise, there was no point in such a story and a climax. In the world of technology, media, twitter, or even finding the right people in the opposition party, Prateek Gandhi's character absolutely did nothing, just portrayed himself as a weak personality. This movie is a disaster in a way, as all characters are shown mediocre in a way, like broker..who was not good at his job, a lawyer who is neither likeable, nor humorous, or good at his work, sister..average girl with no ambitions and who just wants to get married to anyone, a wife...who is just agreeing to her husband decisions without questioning much, mother was completely non-existent, Prateek's best friend...not sure if he was even given any dialogues.. no portrayal of any great friendship/loyalty.
I am actually angry after watching this movie, as all the actors did ok acting but such a weak storyline gave me just a depressing feeling. I wish at least the movie had some good dialogues to remember. Where the internet is flooded with such high quality, creative content, not sure why such an old, storyline was selected to make a movie. I felt like I was watching some old movie in 70's and 80's. Will not recommend anyone to watch this movie, especially on weekends unless they intentionally want to spoil their mood.
I am actually angry after watching this movie, as all the actors did ok acting but such a weak storyline gave me just a depressing feeling. I wish at least the movie had some good dialogues to remember. Where the internet is flooded with such high quality, creative content, not sure why such an old, storyline was selected to make a movie. I felt like I was watching some old movie in 70's and 80's. Will not recommend anyone to watch this movie, especially on weekends unless they intentionally want to spoil their mood.
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