A unique talent requires the proper platform to prosper. But what if the opportunity is laced with sinister intentions?
Srijit Mukherji's latest film " Vinci Da" is the tale of an obsessed make up artist who values his craft more than anything. His principled approach towards work has made it difficult for him to 'adjust' to the cinema circles. Vinci Da in order to make ends meet has to stick to bridal makeups and local theatres. But that craving to showcase his skill was eating him from the inside. In walks Adi Bose with a lucrative offer and the life of the unsuspecting make up artist becomes topsy-turvy.
Mukherji pitches a taut and original psychological thriller involving two borderline characters whose lives get intertwined amidst a series of ghastly crimes. The tight linear screenplay builds pace gradually and keeps one engrossed till the very end. If the script is the film's strongest asset, then the next one is Rudranil's performance as the titular character. This clearly is his magnum opus wherein we see a display of myriad of emotions - ranging from passion to tenderness, violence to helplessness. One subject which Indian films rarely deal with is male vulnerability. This is where Rudra pulls off a realistic effort with elan. Others like Sohini as Rudra's stammering girlfriend Jaya and Anirban as the no-nonsense cop chip in well. Although a bit more of Anirban would have done more justice to the plot.
Now coming to Ritwik Chakraborty as Adi Bose, the self proclaimed Ubermensch. In a non-whodunit thriller, it is imperative for the plot to demonize the anti-hero. Although Riddhi's introduction scene provided the perfect background for the evil to blossom, unfortunately Ritwik's character fails to intimidate. At most he troubles the protagonist and the audience is aware of his crimes, but there isn't that element of fear in him. I wouldn't atleast remember Adi Bose for long.
Editing and Direction is top notch. The twist though predictable to a certain extent was impressive. Anupam Roy's "Tomar Moner Bhetor" and "Gas Balloon" gels well with the sequences.
Overall after phenomenal success of Baishey Shrabon and Chotuskone, Mukherji does full justice to his reputation as a master of thrillers with this one.
Srijit Mukherji's latest film " Vinci Da" is the tale of an obsessed make up artist who values his craft more than anything. His principled approach towards work has made it difficult for him to 'adjust' to the cinema circles. Vinci Da in order to make ends meet has to stick to bridal makeups and local theatres. But that craving to showcase his skill was eating him from the inside. In walks Adi Bose with a lucrative offer and the life of the unsuspecting make up artist becomes topsy-turvy.
Mukherji pitches a taut and original psychological thriller involving two borderline characters whose lives get intertwined amidst a series of ghastly crimes. The tight linear screenplay builds pace gradually and keeps one engrossed till the very end. If the script is the film's strongest asset, then the next one is Rudranil's performance as the titular character. This clearly is his magnum opus wherein we see a display of myriad of emotions - ranging from passion to tenderness, violence to helplessness. One subject which Indian films rarely deal with is male vulnerability. This is where Rudra pulls off a realistic effort with elan. Others like Sohini as Rudra's stammering girlfriend Jaya and Anirban as the no-nonsense cop chip in well. Although a bit more of Anirban would have done more justice to the plot.
Now coming to Ritwik Chakraborty as Adi Bose, the self proclaimed Ubermensch. In a non-whodunit thriller, it is imperative for the plot to demonize the anti-hero. Although Riddhi's introduction scene provided the perfect background for the evil to blossom, unfortunately Ritwik's character fails to intimidate. At most he troubles the protagonist and the audience is aware of his crimes, but there isn't that element of fear in him. I wouldn't atleast remember Adi Bose for long.
Editing and Direction is top notch. The twist though predictable to a certain extent was impressive. Anupam Roy's "Tomar Moner Bhetor" and "Gas Balloon" gels well with the sequences.
Overall after phenomenal success of Baishey Shrabon and Chotuskone, Mukherji does full justice to his reputation as a master of thrillers with this one.