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Sulemani Keeda (2014)
A fine start
There are few good things about a debutant's work. Firstly, you don't have any expectations from the work. Secondly, you can be as critical as you like without worrying about the trolls. Also, you are elated when such a work leaves you tickled in the end.
The film portrays beautifully the solution to the age old problem of the 'writer's block'. Through the two friends, Mainak and Dulal, it depicts different choices one makes to overcome the block. The film considers overcoming this block as a life changing event in the life of a creative professional. The film reminds one of the 'cult' classic Barton Fink(1991) where the directors Coen Bros. took a deep dark turn when their protagonist was faced with same writer's block.
The film is drenched in a amateurish style which adds a raw edge to the film and hence an eight(8). Humour is good and apart from the theme this is the only other thing which sticks with you for a little longer. The film seemed too self aware sometimes, i.e. giving details of what is transpiring, a signature evolved from Fellini's(Gonzo's cat :P) 81/2.
Blood Simple (1984)
Brutal to the core
The film is a revelation. It terrifies you to the core. It depicts how people around you can go to great lengths to cause you hurt and even death. They commit these acts not in the 'heat of the moment' but these acts can be pretty elaborate. Even constant pleading of someone you know isn't enough to stop you. Mind you this is not a story of some hardened criminals but normal folks who are capable of extreme cruelty when just pushed enough.
This by no means appears to be a work of a debutant director. This movie marks the arrival of greatest contemporary directors. Among other noteworthy features of the movie is the use of car radio. Sometimes just random sounds are enough to fill you with horror
Papillon (1973)
Another Cool Hand Luke!
Its just another "Cool Hand Luke" set in French Guinea. It might sound very reductionist but can't help seeing it any other light. The six point given to the movie is for marvellous depiction of extreme inhuman conditions in prisons of imperial powers outside mainland Europe in those times.
The movie has a different climax than the another one. This probably had got to do with sense of justice the director is seemed suffering from. The theme would seem oft repeated as persistency wins the day. This is the only contrasting feature of the movie from the aforementioned classic.