Subtle, powerful and horrifying
You start watching Bulbbul thinking it's a normal tale of witches and fantasy, but as time passes by it turns out to be so much more.
Traditional horror is replaced by a much more deeper version of the genre. The horror doesn't lie in the witch but lies in how a woman is defamed as one. The movie is first and foremost a feminist tale, with each scene being enriched with basic stereotypes as well as lessons. The music is impactful and phenomenal as well.
While Avinash Tiwary drove 'Laila Majnu', which also co-starred Tripti Dimri, it's the latter that outshines everyone in this film. Tripti's transition from being vulnerable to majestic is amazing and awe-inspiring. Avinash plays his role well though he isn't handed much to do. Rahul Bose, in his short role, nevertheless leaves an impact and his scenes make us gasp in horror. Paoli Dam is amazing in her role as well and her scenes with Tripti are the highlights of the movie.
While the movie is truly as the title describes it, the climax and ending appears rather abruptly and you are left yearning for more. You wish the film packed more scares for a horror film and more drama between the dysfunctional family. On that note, the film never reaches the heights films like Tumbbad reached.
Nevertheless the film is a success and a one time watch.
Traditional horror is replaced by a much more deeper version of the genre. The horror doesn't lie in the witch but lies in how a woman is defamed as one. The movie is first and foremost a feminist tale, with each scene being enriched with basic stereotypes as well as lessons. The music is impactful and phenomenal as well.
While Avinash Tiwary drove 'Laila Majnu', which also co-starred Tripti Dimri, it's the latter that outshines everyone in this film. Tripti's transition from being vulnerable to majestic is amazing and awe-inspiring. Avinash plays his role well though he isn't handed much to do. Rahul Bose, in his short role, nevertheless leaves an impact and his scenes make us gasp in horror. Paoli Dam is amazing in her role as well and her scenes with Tripti are the highlights of the movie.
While the movie is truly as the title describes it, the climax and ending appears rather abruptly and you are left yearning for more. You wish the film packed more scares for a horror film and more drama between the dysfunctional family. On that note, the film never reaches the heights films like Tumbbad reached.
Nevertheless the film is a success and a one time watch.
- roniksharma
- Jul 3, 2020