I was planning to watch the movie Dhaka Attack on its opening show even before the date of its official release. I tried Star Cineplex of Basundhara City and Jamuna Blockbuster for continuously three days in a row to buy a ticket and finally got one of the matinée show of 18th October at Star Cineplex. In theater, I saw the long queue of cine-lovers to collect tickets for the next days in advance.
What is good in the movie? I think, it might be easier to find out what is not too good in it, as they are fewer in number.
1. The heroine – Mahiya Mahi is the top-seed actress in the mainstream film industry of Bangladesh. I think that was the point of her casting in this movie, otherwise, the character demanded a woman with more improved acting-line. The makers did not want to portray a heroine for entertainment only, as they have developed the character with special care. Unfortunately, Mahi failed to honor their effort, as she could show neither good expressions nor acting skill at all.
2. The hero – Arifin Shuvo was good, however, he could be better. I think the director had no other option in hand as our total industry has failed to produce good heroes (in all sense) in the last couple of decades. From that point of view, Shuvo was a better choice, but not the best pick. Nevertheless, I must admit, he tried his level best to give the utmost effort in the movie. I hope, this movie is going to be a fresh start towards his good works to reach his 'personal' signature performance.
3. Dubbing – a good movie should be good in all sense. A fantastic sound design with the most supportive and appropriate background score could have a better dubbing overall. In this film, we got the physical appearance of Afzal Hossain, but did not get his voice dubbing!
4. BIG man little SHOW – Syed Hasan Imam, Alamgir and Afzal Hossain – three heavyweight actors were cast in the movie for actually nothing! First two appeared in two scenes in the beginning of the movie while the third was seen in a couple of scenes more. Nevertheless, according to their face value and acting skills, they deserved some more attention. However, the director had no scope to portray them all through; in that case, some other good actors with fewer star-value should act their characters.
Well, more or less, these are the findings, which could be even better. I know, a fastidious critic can find more dirty linen to wash, but I do not think our film is passing through positive airflow to be scurrilous in critic. Let's talk about the positive things.
1. The hero – I think now the readers started swearing me, why I am keeping the hero in the positive list while in just before chapter I told I am not satisfied with his appearance. It is because; I think, what effort he put in it cannot be given by the other actors his alternative. The character demanded a Rambo, at least a Shah Rukh Khan; he tried to be Arifin Shuvo, not imitating a worthless Shakib Khan. That is good about the movie – a good practice is on the go – to find out the utmost 'self' from a trend-follower generation to become trendsetters.
2. ABM Sumon – What an acting man, what a performance. Believe me, I became a huge fan of your 'professional attitude' in this film. The character of Ashfaq was the toughest one I think, as it was always luring the actor for over-acting. But Sumon escaped from the bait completely, just carried out his 'professional' duties all through the movie, just like a SWAT commander should be doing. It goes to Shatabdi Wadud also. He is the ultimate model of 'Man at Work' in the movie.
3. Taskeen Rahman – OMG! Who the hell is this goddamn Villain? Where from you collected this masterpiece? I never thought of this kind of acting, expression, and attitude adaptable in our film. Mind-blowing
if I write this whole story on him, still it is not enough for him. He is the ultimate charm of the movie.
4. Supporting roles – Nawshaba did a nice job in her short appearance. Besides, all the junior artists in supportive roles performed under the best care. Appreciation must be given to them, but credit goes to the director, I think.
5. Music – Background score and sound effects are fantastic and most supportive, the songs are also adequate. They are entertaining but not pressure releasing. They don't hamper the free-flow of the high-speed story.
6. Action and VFX – all the action scenes were up to the mark. VFX is good also. The bomb-blast scenes were realistic.
7. Cinematography – DOP did a praiseworthy job. Photography was really good, framing was technically rich, so the color developing and video post.
8. Direction – Director is such a person who is never seen in his/her picture but felt all through. Dipankar Dipon, my 'deshi Bhai' has passed with distinction – nothing more to say.
9. Story & Screenplay – I wrote this point at the end, intentionally. Because I think, Sunny Sanwar should get a special attention for presenting such an amazing and unique story. Action movies in our reality come with a copy-paste story from a Hollywood, Bollywood or even a Tamil movie. This time we experienced a real action movie with not a single 'copied' scene! I thank you for sharing your story in that very moment it's needed insanely.
I think Dhaka Attack has already earned its investment back. I wish, very soon it will start winning profit from the box office.
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