Court
- 2014
- 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
5.7K
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When an aging activist is arrested, the lives of the accused, the lawyers, and the judge intertwine to reveal bigotry that underscores the judicial system.When an aging activist is arrested, the lives of the accused, the lawyers, and the judge intertwine to reveal bigotry that underscores the judicial system.When an aging activist is arrested, the lives of the accused, the lawyers, and the judge intertwine to reveal bigotry that underscores the judicial system.
- Awards
- 21 wins & 10 nominations total
Sukhdas Suryawanshi
- Sukhdev (court staff)
- (as Sukhdas Suryawamshi)
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Watching Court is a unique experience. Its lazy elegance and life like sets. Definitely not for masses.
A masterpiece which you cant afford to miss
COURT MOVIE REVIEW- Just watched Court movie and couldn't stop myself by clapping in the end of the movie.read so many reviews and film has already got the national award so my expectations were sky high.i was expecting a masterpiece.and i am very proud to say that Marathi cinema has given us another masterpiece.an eye opener movie with complete realistic screenplay.film has a simple story,a folk singer get arrested by police and then whatever happens in a court is all about the script.no melodrama,no action,no vulgarity,no turning points only a simple story gets going and leave us with an eye opening message.film shows us the atmosphere inside the court and also the corrupt outside world.a brilliant message of how bad is the mentality of well educated Judge we have in our system.a common man has much knowledge,mind n sense than educated people.a true face of lawyers,police and some poverty caste peoples of our society.don't know from where director Chaitnya got idea to make a movie on this topic.but i must say he has done a fabulous job here.a natural and realistic screenplay takes the quality of movie to the high level.all actors are almost new faces and freshers,who does not have any big film or experience on their names but here they all have done a brilliant job.completely natural acting by them is just out of the world.film has no songs and doesn't even need it.camera work is damn awesome.story,screenplay are completely natural and realistic.i want to mention one more thing here,Dialouges..! The most loved part of the film for me.that conversation of lawyers is just wow.with the ease they delivers it is impossible for any other actor.my request to all who are reading this review,go and watch this masterpiece but only if you know and understand the meaning of class and quality.strongly recommended to classes.50% dialogs are in English so masses you please don't watch it,you keep watching that masala and entertaining stuff..no wonder why this movie got ''Best Indian Film'' award in national awards,you guys deserves it..final words,kudos and salute to the team of ''Court'' for giving us this masterpiece...
An absolute gem of a satire
I heard of this movie through various critics and decided to catch it at nearby cinema hall. The experience was a total satisfaction.
The movie is a satire on Indian judicial system and has been dealt with so beautifully that it neither delivers the message on the face nor it becomes offensive at any point. It is an absolute gem. Though the movie is in Marathi language the subtitles attached to it help an average moviegoer.
The movie does not have too much of moving camera shots and in most of the scenes, director just places the camera at one location and the events unfold in a still frame. This is such a wonderful piece of art that despite no known faces and no fancy camera work the movie works. Not just works but its bang on target.
I would strongly recommend this movie to any sane and rational movie buff for quite a few days to come.
The movie is a satire on Indian judicial system and has been dealt with so beautifully that it neither delivers the message on the face nor it becomes offensive at any point. It is an absolute gem. Though the movie is in Marathi language the subtitles attached to it help an average moviegoer.
The movie does not have too much of moving camera shots and in most of the scenes, director just places the camera at one location and the events unfold in a still frame. This is such a wonderful piece of art that despite no known faces and no fancy camera work the movie works. Not just works but its bang on target.
I would strongly recommend this movie to any sane and rational movie buff for quite a few days to come.
I loved this film for it's simple and real depiction of Indian courts.
I loved this film for it's simple and real depiction of Indian courts.
This is as close as it can get in depicting how the Indian judicial courts deal cases. Please note that this film is not exactly about a particular case, but it was more so a comment on how the judicial system works in India. Although, a case was taken to represent the judicial procedures, I looked at this film as a showcase of the process in itself.
There is a lot of reflection of reality which is a rarity in Indian films. We have camouflaged films or those which in the name of depicting reality show us the perspective of makers. The best realistic film was "Black Friday" as per me and this comes the second best. Second only because it did not have an engaging storyline or one that we would be keen to know, All it has, is a case at best about a man who is accused of raging emotions.
This is a Marathi film and I commend the fact that Marathi films have come a long way. They have made films like "Shwaas" "Deool" and many others which are like the reflection of the possibility of Indian cinema. Sadly, very few films have explored Indian emotions, Indian mindset and told Indian stories with utmost honesty.
I applaud the director Chaitanya Tamhane for not putting in any drama and also from refraining from any commercial elements and showing things as they are.
Performances are true to the characters by each one. From a sweeper to a lawyer and judge, everyone played their role as they would live it if it was their own life. The camera was used as a tool to capture the happenings instead of making anyone conscious of its presence.
I am going with 4/5. Loved it but I doubt if I would sit through this another time.
This is as close as it can get in depicting how the Indian judicial courts deal cases. Please note that this film is not exactly about a particular case, but it was more so a comment on how the judicial system works in India. Although, a case was taken to represent the judicial procedures, I looked at this film as a showcase of the process in itself.
There is a lot of reflection of reality which is a rarity in Indian films. We have camouflaged films or those which in the name of depicting reality show us the perspective of makers. The best realistic film was "Black Friday" as per me and this comes the second best. Second only because it did not have an engaging storyline or one that we would be keen to know, All it has, is a case at best about a man who is accused of raging emotions.
This is a Marathi film and I commend the fact that Marathi films have come a long way. They have made films like "Shwaas" "Deool" and many others which are like the reflection of the possibility of Indian cinema. Sadly, very few films have explored Indian emotions, Indian mindset and told Indian stories with utmost honesty.
I applaud the director Chaitanya Tamhane for not putting in any drama and also from refraining from any commercial elements and showing things as they are.
Performances are true to the characters by each one. From a sweeper to a lawyer and judge, everyone played their role as they would live it if it was their own life. The camera was used as a tool to capture the happenings instead of making anyone conscious of its presence.
I am going with 4/5. Loved it but I doubt if I would sit through this another time.
Court drama, slow and steady
RATED 8/10
Language: Marathi
Source: Netflix
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Well crafted drama about court room and the persons in court room. Too much of artistic and slow but its perfect.
The real life and court life of different characters and their views of personal and court life.... the climax is the big slap on citizen's face... the last 15 seconds tells the story with superb impact.... Must watch...
The real life and court life of different characters and their views of personal and court life.... the climax is the big slap on citizen's face... the last 15 seconds tells the story with superb impact.... Must watch...
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- TriviaSome cast members were untrained, non-professional actors. In the case of the woman who plays the deceased's widow, it's eerie how unaffected the scene is before you realize that it's reality. (The woman is widowed in real life. Her husband was a manhole worker.)
- SoundtracksDhanya Dhanya Tumhi Sarkar
Written and performed by Sambhaji Bhagat
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,898
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,806
- Jul 19, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $57,416
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