Mirza: Part 1 - Joker

A superbly shot ganglord film written & well-directed by #SumeetGoradia & #SaahilGoradia, perfectly-knit story & screenplay by #ArnabBhaumik, a superb and successful Production by #AnkushHazra, #AbirGupta & #ArkadebUkil. The overall looks of the cast is amazing, along with the incredible performances of Dancing Superstar Ankush Hazra, #OindrilaSen, auteur #KaushikGanguly, #RishiKaushik, #PriyaMondal, #ShoaibKabeer, #ShantilalMukherjee, #SankarDebnath, #SumitGanguly ( cameo ), #KunalBhandari, #RatanSarkhel, #RajatGanguly, #BiswaroopBiswas and the adorable #RyanGuhaNeogi along with others.

Cinematography by the wizard #AnimeshGhorui is superb with sharp editing by #SanglapBhaumik, but it could have been 15 mins crisper. Music by #IshanMitra & #AneekDhar is superb and worth-humming.

With lots of Twists and Turns and an interesting cameo epilogue ( will not give any spoilers ), Production company #AnkushHazraMotionPictures & distributor #PVRInoxPictures will surely incur huge profit, because this film is technically very well-made, stylish and honestly shot. The efforts invested are visible. Kudos!👍🏻 A Must-Watch Commercial Film not to be missed 👍🏻🍫

My Rating --- 8/10.

"Mirza," helmed by debutant directors Sumit-Sahil, unfolds like a sluggish marathon, stretching over 2 hours and 45 minutes. The pacing feels akin to a slow-motion reel, with the screenplay emerging as the chief antagonist, sabotaging the entire cinematic experience. The storyline appears dated, reminiscent of Bollywood tropes from the '90s. Despite Ankush's earnest attempts to exude charisma in every frame, his efforts fall flat, often overshadowed by inexplicable smoke effects. Kaushik Ganguly's portrayal of the main antagonist, Sultan, stands out amidst the mediocrity. However, the cameos fail to leave an impact. The musical score fails to elevate the viewing experience, residing in the realm of below-average. Ankush's valiant efforts are squandered by subpar writing and direction, leaving audiences yearning for more substance and coherence.

Movie: Mirza

"Mirza," helmed by debutant directors Sumit-Sahil, unfolds like a sluggish marathon, stretching over 2 hours and 45 minutes. The film opens with the entry scene of the main villain. Since then, every time he has appeared on screen, he has eaten only biriyani with cringe meaningless dialogues. The story revolves around a racket of new drug Chill Pill. The movie attempts to weave a tale of intrigue and suspense as narcotics control officer Kaustav pursues the top three drug lords: Sultan, Azhar, and Mirza. Sultan & his son Azhar smuggle the drug. The senior police officer Kaustav sets out to identify the key players involved. However, then an unknown guy Mirza comes into the field. Although makers are trying to hide the motive of the character Mirza, but actually the fails. Because everything was revealed in the cliche back story of an orphan.

The pacing feels akin to a slow-motion reel, with the screenplay emerging as the chief antagonist, sabotaging the entire cinematic experience. The storyline appears dated, reminiscent of Bollywood tropes from the '90s.

Despite Ankush's earnest attempts to exude charisma in every frame, his efforts fall flat, often overshadowed by inexplicable smoke effects. Kaushik Ganguly's portrayal of the main antagonist, Sultan, stands out amidst the mediocrity. Oindrila's presence adds a touch of credibility, but the talents of seasoned actor like Shankar Debnath are woefully underutilized. Rishi Kaushik's character feels like an afterthought, relegated to the sidelines amidst the chaos of the drug underworld. Shankar Debnath are woefully underutilized. The overdose of characters and the convoluted storyline make it difficult for audiences to stay engaged. However, the cameos fail to leave an impact.

The musical score fails to elevate the viewing experience, residing in the realm of below-average. Ankush's valiant efforts are squandered by subpar writing and direction, leaving audiences yearning for more substance and coherence. The lack of connectivity between the scenes further detracts from the overall viewing experience. Actually, The debutant director struggles to breathe life into the lackluster script. Despite commendable efforts in cinematography and action choreography, the director fails to create compelling dramatic moments that could have elevated the film. Finally come to the main point, should You Watch It? Unless you have a strong affinity for the lead actors or a penchant for formulaic thrillers, "Mirza" may not be worth your time and money.

MIRZA which was the most hyped and awaited movie of the year 2024 in Bengali Cinema, disappoints majorly in its other departments apart from the technical excellence and performances of both Ankush and Koushik Ganguly. In real terms, Ankush is the only person in the entire film who is able to generate applause in the theater through his well conceived portrayal of a Gangster but he failed to match laughter scene with his weak comic touch. There are a lot of flaws in the movie, but I didn't expect much from a Bengali massala movie so it was rather OK. The Duration is too long, 2: 45 minutes is huge you start feeling bored, next the acting of the lead actor Ankush as well as others were more like a joke, it was pretty much OK but his role doesn't give a lot of emotions. The writers couldn't decide whether it's nonsense entertainment movie or a dark action thriller,and the result is mix.

Now coming to the discouraging points of the movie, first of all it was a pretty bad idea of its producers or the company to make such a big movie with a huge budget on an already known story almost copy from a well known Bollywood hit. Secondly, right from the first scene itself, debutant directors give too much emphasis on his disgusting shot taking, camera angles, frames, slow motions, action and overall look of the project in order to make it a breakthrough film. And in this process he gives minimum attention to the other comparatively more important aspects of the film resulting in a big mistake. For instance, he perfectly makes sure that his characters look good on the screen but fails to generate any kind of chemistry in the fellow characters. It was strange to see that there is no interest to develop a proper story. Actually there is nothing to tell.

The next point is regarding the use of "A Deliberately Added" comedy track in the film which has no connection with the plot or story progression of the script from any angle. Fourthly the film progresses in a very slow manner which makes the viewer uneasy post intermission. In other words, since the viewer already knows what is going to happen next, so everything should have been shown in a fast and entertaining manner in order to keep everyone hooked on to the screen. But with a lazy kind of screenplay, its quite a lengthy film which required severe editing of scenes and less slow motions taking much time.

The music is another major disappointment in the film as we all expected much more from the team of Aneek Dhar and Ishaan Mitra. Evidently they have earlier given us much better and enjoyable tracks in their individual solo albums than the songs featuring in the soundtrack of MIRZA. Truly speaking I really couldn't enjoy any other track in the entire film. Also the background score has been used aggressively, even in the places where it was not required.

Mirza Part 1 presents a cinematic experience that, while commendable in its direction, falls short in emotional depth and character development. Directed with finesse, the film lacks the necessary emotional resonance to fully engage its audience. Despite its promising premise, the story fails to evoke strong feelings, leaving viewers disconnected from the characters' journeys.

The pacing of the film is sluggish, with characters moving at a pace that feels lethargic rather than deliberate. This sluggishness detracts from the overall impact of the narrative, making it difficult for viewers to fully invest in the unfolding events.

Ankush's & Koushik Ganguly's performance, while not outright poor, fails to deliver the expected level of excellence. Their portrayal lacks the nuance and depth needed to breathe life into his character, resulting in a performance that feels lackluster compared to his previous work.

However, despite its shortcomings, Mirza Part 1 still offers moments of intrigue and visual splendor. The direction showcases a keen eye for detail, with beautifully crafted scenes that capture the essence of the story's setting. The cinematography is particularly noteworthy, capturing the mood and atmosphere of each scene with precision.

In conclusion, Mirza Part 1 is a film that warrants a single viewing, primarily for its strong direction and visual appeal. While the story may lack emotional resonance and the characters may move at a slow pace, the film still manages to deliver moments of intrigue and beauty. Koushik Ganguly's performance may not be his best, but it is serviceable within the context of the film. Overall, Mirza Part 1 is a one-time watch that offers glimpses of brilliance amidst its flaws.