Dutta Vs. Dutta

It takes real courage to make a movie like this. Good but one time watch. The acting of the lead could have been better.

It is difficult to pinpoint where fiction begins and facts end in this film. The two are intimately intertwined in this marvelous piece of cinematography, involving the nostalgic memories of a schoolboy, who grows up in a dysfunctional but wholly realistic and believable family. Not that the schoolboy is ideal. He is also selfish, self-centered and full of insecurities. Although shot on a shoe-string budget, with hardly any outdoor shots, the talent of Anjan Dutta shines through again. All the the actors and actresses masterfully perform their roles. Each character in the film has a quirk, a personal ghost, a weakness, which are never hidden or glossed over. And of course, Anjan never shows himself in an idealistic, holier-than-thou persona. He is honest and brusque in the roles he portrays, which are often negative.

This film is surely a pleasure to watch.

Good story. Cinematography could have been better. It deserves 7+ rating. Watch it if you like movies which show north kolkata.