Bhotbhoti Movie Review
ভটভটি
Mixed
2 of 4 critics recommend it. Average 2.6 out of 5. BMR estimates count a little less than ratings the critics gave, so this can differ slightly from a plain average.
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The story
After losing his parents at a very tender age, Bhotbhoti was raised in a ghetto close to the Ganges by his ‘daadi’ (grandmother) who too has passed away. Daadi was a great story-teller and Bhotbhotis favourite story was the one about mermaids and their world that exists, or rather flourishes underwater. Bhotbhoti’s belief was further strenthened when he found out, not in the distant past, a story (movie) on mermaids that floats on the televison screen, called The Mermaid Princess. His most prized possession, the dvd of the film stays in his little trunk under his chowki (bed) until he takes it out every night and puts it into his battered but not run-down collected and repaired dvd player which brings to him his Ariel (the name of the mermaid in the film). The Ganges calls out to him and while his friends (group members) are sloshed, he dives into the waters to look for his mermaid queen, but she is ever-elusive.
Directed by Tathagata Mukherjee. Starring Bibriti Chatterjee, Rishav Basu, Rajatabha Dutta, Debleena Dutt, Anirban Chakrabarti, Dipankar Dey.
BMR's take on Bhotbhoti
- Where they split2 of 4 critics rate it 3.0/5 or higher, while 1 rates it below 2.0/5.
- Common complaintsThe script
Worked out automatically from the 4 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Bhotbhoti movie review: what critics say (4)
How to read the score
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1.5/5
Times of India · The Times of India · 18 Aug 2022
“The director captures the beauty of mundane slum life, but the chaotic narrative suffers from poor acting, weak fight sequences, and an illogical plot full of holes.”
Read full review ↗Times of India on Tathagata Mukherjee's other films: 3.0 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films 3.75. Times of India's usual rating across 284 films is 3.3. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
- Raas 3.0 (all critics 3.75)
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Posted by Nostalgic Screens · Newmoviereviews · 10 Sep 2022
“The film delivers a fresh concept and a standout lead performance, though uneven writing and underused supporting actors leave several questions unanswered throughout its lengthy runtime.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the unique concept, the music, and a stellar lead performance, but criticizes the underutilization of the supporting cast, weak writing, and unanswered questions in a long runtime. This combination of merits and noticeable flaws results in a mixed, leaning positive verdict. How estimates work
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4.0/5BMR estimate
Subhadeep Bhattacharya · Anandabazar Patrika · 13 Aug 2022
“The critic praises the film for its poetic storytelling, magical realism, and strong acting performances, though noting that the excessive runtime leaves several secondary character arcs underdeveloped.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review praises the film's poetic storytelling, brave use of magic realism and VFX, and strong performances, while noting minor flaws like excessive length in places and slightly underdeveloped supporting subplots. These elements point to a strongly positive verdict with a few reservations. How estimates work
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2.5/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 14 Aug 2022
“The picture includes a few visually striking moments and magical shots, but it ultimately suffers from a weak plot and an overly long, disjointed narrative.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
2.6/5Critics are lukewarm on Bhotbhoti, with some disagreement. 4 critics average 2.75/5. Highest: 4.0/5 from Subhadeep Bhattacharya. Lowest: 1.5/5 from Times of India. Complaints focus on the script and action. 2 of 4 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Criticisedthe script (2)
- Split2 of 4 critics rate it 3.0/5 or higher, while 1 rates it below 2.0/5.
Highest 4.0/5 BMR estimate · Subhadeep Bhattacharya · Anandabazar Patrika
“The critic praises the film for its poetic storytelling, magical realism, and strong acting performances, though noting that the excessive runtime leaves several secondar”
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Lowest 1.5/5 · Times of India · The Times of India
“The director captures the beauty of mundane slum life, but the chaotic narrative suffers from poor acting, weak fight sequences, and an illogical plot full of holes.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 4 scored reviews, spread 1.5 to 4.0. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 1 second ago.
What viewers say
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Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 2 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Bibriti ChatterjeeAriel
Rishav BasuBhotbhoti
Rajatabha DuttaHarishchandra Dome
Debleena Dutt
Anirban Chakrabarti
Dipankar Dey
Mamata Shankar
Moitree Banerjee
Tathagata Mukherjee
Tamal Ray Chowdhury
- Director
- Tathagata Mukherjee
- Music director
- Mayookh Bhaumik
- Writer
- Tathagata Mukherjee
- Editor
- Amir Mondal
What else the data says
- DirectorTathagata Mukherjee's other 2 scored films here average 3.2 out of 5.
- Among 2022 filmsRanks #20 of 22 Bengali films of 2022 with a BMR score. The 2022 average is 3.3 out of 5.
Questions about Bhotbhoti
Is Bhotbhoti worth watching?
Bhotbhoti has a BMR score of 2.6 out of 5 (Mixed), calculated from 4 scored reviews. This includes 2 labelled BMR estimates for reviews without published star ratings; those numbers are our interpretations, not ratings given by the critics. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about Bhotbhoti?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 out of 5. Another 2 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Bhotbhoti a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Bhotbhoti a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Bhotbhoti?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Bhotbhoti. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Bhotbhoti release?
Bhotbhoti released in cinemas on 11 August 2022.
Who is in the cast of Bhotbhoti?
The cast of Bhotbhoti includes Bibriti Chatterjee, Rishav Basu, Rajatabha Dutta, Debleena Dutt, Anirban Chakrabarti, Dipankar Dey.
Who directed Bhotbhoti? Who wrote it?
Bhotbhoti is directed by Tathagata Mukherjee. It is written by Tathagata Mukherjee.
Where can I watch Bhotbhoti online? Is Bhotbhoti on OTT?
Bhotbhoti released in cinemas on 11 August 2022. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Bhotbhoti about?
After losing his parents at a very tender age, Bhotbhoti was raised in a ghetto close to the Ganges by his 'daadi' (grandmother) who too has passed away. Daadi was a great story-teller and Bhotbhotis favourite story was the one about mermaids and their world...
How long is Bhotbhoti? What is the runtime?
Bhotbhoti is listed at 2h 40m.