The Blueberry Hunt

I waited for this film ever since they released its first look in 2011. I am a fan of art films and specially the great Naseeruddin Shah sir. This film stands out from most of the films that we see in Hollywood or Bollywood. A thrilling experience with beautiful music and exceptional performance by the cast.

It is not another action thriller MOVIE that we see every weekend running in the cinemas.

A satisfied fan, writing about how I felt about the movie. If you find this helpful, watch the film right away. And please, avoid piracy. Cheers!

It's nice , open ended and had my imagination running. It is hard to see such fine movies being made in India. People need to understand that not everything should be perfect, complete, and "in India's case" Overdramatised.

Plot was focused only on the immediate situation and didn't offer any unnecessary explanations.

The film is visually appealing, given the locations and character styling.

Naseeruddin Shah at his one of the bests. Due to poor critics' reviews, he might have said that he regrets doing the movie, but he had the charisma to pull it off. It's a journey of a rebel, trying to fight off unwanted trespassers from his land of sweat and blood. A story that depicts, how the circumstances, extract the other side of you. Totally different one, an unpredictable one. Watch if you like twisted serenity, in the womb of the magical nature. It just captures you, right away! Aahana Kumra does not underacts, neither does it over. She was able to convince her character. Kuttanpan, you rock..! It was worth my time, each and every frame of it. 8/10

A pointless movie at best. Worst use of Naseeruddin's talent. A nothing movie. Really! Thin story line that snaps abruptly. Unrealistic setting.

The movie starts on a promising note. And then it declines continuously. Even acting is mediocre - just proving the point that actors can only take a plot less movie so far.

Thankfully there are no songs! I wish I had some spoilers. The only spoiler is that you'd say at the end of the movie "it's over?".

Can't really think of anything commendable about the movie. Don't see. Even for Naseeruddin's sake. Although if you are a die hard fan, he looks young for his age. But sir - what were you thinking when you signed up for this movie?

As they say in India - a Bakwaas bundle movie.

This movie has been getting a lot of flake from the community and I must say. I don't get it. It's not a bad film by any measure. Sure, it has a unusual premise and theme. Not to mention it isn't really a narrative focused film. It's more about the relationships the characters share with each other in the film, especially in the case of Jaya and Colonel. Since it is essentially an indie film, it has some obvious cost cutting. But more on that later.

The central theme of growing Cannabis in the hilly region of Vagamon in Kerala has been accused as unrealistic. The truth is, and this is coming from a Keralite, is that Cannabis plantations are alive and well in Kerala. Especially in the high-range areas like Idukki and Wayanad. The gangs trying to steal the Cannabis? Pretty plausible as well.

I said earlier that this isn't a narrative focused film. It really isn't. The audience is expected to pay attention to the dialogues and take backstories and subplots from that. The performances in this film are good. Naseeruddin Shah is great as always. The others range from average, Jaya, to below average.

Cost cutting. There is always a saying when it comes to film-making. It is better to show than tell. Instead of telling us the story of the Colonel and his elusive lover, there is a bit of hinting and people playing North-East Indian instruments. Some of the camera movements are also very jerky.

All in all, it's an enjoyable film. I was very happy to see Nasseruddin Shah back in Kerala, last was in Ponthan Mada, and speaking Malayalam. A certain degree of disbelief is needed. But trust me, random guy you just met on the internet, it's worth it.