Maacher Jhol

Wonderful story with very good acting. With such stories we can relate our everyday lives.

Simple yet interesting story, but not executed well enough. If you are making a film and you want to cater to the diverse audience then you need to give attention to details, sadly this movie will attract the urban Bengali, few non-Bengali foodies, maybe some French movie-enthusiasts and maybe some more category of audience, but they all will notice the poor acting, poor dialogue deliveries, poor editing, casting....overall poor direction. It really had a potential but they just couldn't get it right just like all of Ritwick's maacher-jhols (no pun intended). But that komala-maacher-jhol (fish curry with orange) does sound interesting enough and I am going to make it for sure. I gave it a 5 only because its a good attempt.

Another thing that kept going through my mind and is still baffling me is how did a guy like that make 3 seriously gorgeous women fall for him???

A flawless,sumptuous platter of acting and emotions served so beautifully.It tickles not only your palate but your senses and emotions so overtly and also so subtly and covertly.Each and every actor has portrayed his or her part so very beautifully and with great maturity. Ritwick has catapulted himself into that genre of actors who has left an indelible mark on the minds and hearts of Bongs for generations. Maacher Jhol is a simple yet a significant dish in every Bengali household. This film uses a simple yet a significant tale of self discovery and turns it into a beautiful cinematic experience that leaves behind a good aftertaste, something that only a handful of Bollywood and Tollywood films have managed this year. Kudos to the entire team. The way the camera romances the four forms of preparation of a simple Maacher Jhol makes me wish for having the dish tomorrow for lunch.

An almost flawless film, with a romance of life and food as it is. Particularly Bengalis will appreciate or for that matter any foodie who appreciates a broader palette but that is not all at all - its more of life and relationships, and our decisions in the wake of self discovery. Ritwick is marvellous, fluent and his body language speaks as much as his words. I thought why not 10/10 but then I think 2 or three things made it slightly less genuine - so much celebrity status of the hero is atypical of some Bengali movies I have seen. With Ritwick this wasn't necessary, all the characters were good but I think the father could have contributed more in the story and also I think Mamata is slightly overrated as an actor. Its 2:30 midnight but I had to jot something down - I am not always this elated after watching a movie! Please gimme more :-)

I am writing this review because this deserves to be watched by foodies and those who are nostalgic about home and the connection that food brings for memories. This is a beautifully made movie and made my husband who is both a foodie and a bengali get teary eyed and nostalgic which is exactly what this movie aimed for. It sort of reminds of Jamie Oliver's statement - cooking is the highest form of giving. Whether you agree with it or not, it is definitely one of the most wonderful ways of connecting. The memory of sitting around food lovingly cooked that is connected with laughter and love - well there are few things that can beat that. If we did more of that, perhaps there would be less mental health problems around. The lead actor was understated, and showed some fine acting. The story flowed at an even space. Beautifully shot, with a fine ensemble of characters, this is a movie that deserves a watch with a plate of your favourite well cooked home food to savour :)