Kalkokkho

I have to admit, that when I saw where this was going (you can spot the signs early on), I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did in the end. Predictability aside, this is very well acted. It's graphic at times (with the violence), but it's what it does in your head, that is most effective.

If you do love horror movies in general, then this might be one for you, otherwise the drama aspect of it, might not be enough to keep you interested. I do think they mix it up in a nice fashion, acting contributing and elevating a sort foreseeable outcome or at least direction this is heading.

It had been a while that such a gripping thriller had been released. This is more of a thriller than it is a horror movie. Highly recommended. Especially nowadays, when the point is to just release movie upon movie,I just loved it. There was not even an ounce of "dumb" or impossibility which is always what turns me off about films. The story-line went absolutely smoothly, very easy to follow. There were surprises & I was constantly grabbing my husband's arm out of fear. The villains has the exact terrifying demeanor the character should've had, someone you'd actually be scared to death of WITHOUT looking like a psycho killer, it was just his demeanor & his superb acting. I will definitely watch it again 👌🔥. . .

Kalkokkho is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a stellar cast. It is an absolute thrill ride, from the moment we enter this house there is a tension that does not go away, it never becomes tiring. It had me at the edge of my seat from start to finish, as we quickly gain support for these thieves as they get caught up in a bad situation.

It did, on the other hand, make some cliché plot developments. There are some moments that were so typical they took me away from a movie that was clearly trying to stand out, but was clearly forced by the studio to have some predictable plot points.

The cast is phenomenal and their chemistry with one another added to the suspense. The intimacy of the film is the main thing that makes it so fresh and interesting as a thriller, if it was taking place around a city or in a town it would not be half as suspenseful as having it all take place in a house. An intense adventure, Kalkokkho is a refreshing movie that certainly stands out from the crowd, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good thriller.

The national award winner is a tale of doctor who is taken as a hostage in a family of three women during nationwide pandemic where he is stuck in a never ending time loop. The masterful build up of an unnerving atmosphere, where the true nature of his abductors keeps revealing is done well. The dull, dark interiors and the shabby dress worn by the women feels tailor made for the premise the film is build in. A sense of dread, despair creeps into the walls of the room.

But, the film is sometimes an exposition dump and sometimes follows a cautious meta commentary about the human suffering and perspectives during the covid 19 pandemic. Despite the subtlety in the setup and the minor changes in the camera angles in every key scene, the dialogues feel heavy handed when the characters try to rationalize their actions. The idea was nice, the women were supposedly a basis for the metamorphosis the apathetic doctor goes through the film, but despite the technical fluency, the dramatization seems under-cooked. That's why, we couldn't feel any sort of emotional attachment with any of them not even for the hapless doctor who is stuck in a nightmarish time loop.

The prevalent horror tropes of dolls, mysterious chants, a girl reciting rhyme in a freakish monotone all looks perfect for the setup, but the repetition of those sequences seems like overkill. It seems like a desperate attempt for the makers to make the running time cross 2hrs mark. The film could have easily been trimmed down thirty minutes lesser .Sometimes the characters move and perform like in a stage play which is although not a put downer but it feels awkward when it suddenly shifts gear to a stage play like tone.

The social commentaries about the migrant crisis, pandemic misconceptions are addressed in a very on your face approach which again doesn't go with the atmosphere and aesthetics the film is trying to achieve.

What the film successfully does in portraying the monotones, the isolation of that period where each days feels like the replica of the previous one. The paranoia, despair, hopelessness and how different an apocalypse feels like in real life compared to those high octane excitement in movies.

The title of the film is "House of time", it justifies the title quite aptly in the end. The house becomes a synecdoche of what's happening worldwide, stuck in time loop without any window of hope and better things.

The character transformation the doctor goes throughout the film is where the makers are successful in delivering a heartfelt message to us. The film tells us to be kind in difficult times, to care for each other however difficult it may seem like. It tells us the solution for people to get out of those situations is simply humanity, that's it.

As per the performances go, it never hits the mark except Tanistha Biswas and also the makeup seems amateurish and casual, none of the characters are explored well which also maybe is a reason for the performances never being remarkable enough to borrow attention.

The director duo despite being too explicit in the social messaging sometimes has adapted a rarely seen before approach in Bengali cinema, which itself is worth applauding.

Who knew there was still an original exciting thriller to be made? There isn't anything deja vu about this very well paced and directed movie. The camera work is excellent showing just what you need to see to be scared but never leaving you confused. The story is good with unpredictable but still plausible twists. You never feel cheaply shocked or let down by an unbelievable twist. It's more exciting when you are kind of rooting for both sides at the same time.

Best thriller in recent memory. A breathtaking roller coaster ride. Kudos to the director, screenwriter and actors.

Deserves to top the box office.