Interview Movie Review
ইন্টারভিউ
Mixed
6 of 9 critics recommend it · average rating 2.8 out of 5
Includes 6 BMR estimates (the critic gave no stars), weighted at 60%. How this works
IMDb viewers: 7.9/10 (507 votes) · Top Bengali films on IMDb
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The story
A young Indian man has been assured by an uncle that all he needs to land a lucrative job is to show up to the interview in a Western style suit, but the morning of the interview is fraught with unexpected difficulties.
Directed by Mrinal Sen. Starring Ranjit Mallick, Karuna Banerjee, Shekhar Chattopadhyay, Bulbul Mukherjee, Mamata Chatterjee.
BMR's take on Interview
- Critics agree onMost critics agree that the film features strong chemistry between the lead actors.
- Where they splitCritics disagree on whether the political satire is daring and effective or shallow and obnoxious.
- Watch it iffans of silly buddy comedies with strong lead chemistry
Worked out automatically from the 9 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Interview movie review: what critics say (9)
How to read the score
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Jordan Hoffman · the Guardian · 12 Dec 2014
“The leads share wonderful chemistry in a very silly picture, though the tasteless humor and certain gags might provoke groans.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the great chemistry of the leads and the amusing, chuckle-rich comedy despite its imbecilic and tasteless nature. However, the review also notes that not all jokes land, some material inspires groans, and the movie is ultimately unessential, landing it on a mixed, leaning positive rung. How estimates work
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Richard Corliss · TIME · 17 Dec 2014
“The daring concept gives way to a familiar comedy of immature stoners bumbling through danger.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film's ballsy premise and some genuinely funny moments, but notes that it ultimately relies on a familiar, repetitive formula of sloppy stoner farce and sexual outrage. This blend of bold ambition and standard comedic flaws lands the review firmly in the mixed, leaning positive category. How estimates work
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4.0/5BMR estimate
Peter Travers · Rolling Stone · 24 Dec 2014
“This wild political satire delivers killer laughs and fearless raunchy fun, though some gags grow repetitive and the narrative occasionally tries way too hard to shock audiences.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film as killer funny and a success at making audiences laugh through fearless raunchy fun. The strongest criticism is that the jokes sometimes miss, grow repetitive, and that the story relies too heavily on predictable pyrotechnics instead of its stronger character dynamics, leading to a strongly positive rating. How estimates work
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4.0/5BMR estimate
Bidhan Ribeiro · Filmfree · 13 May 2018
“The director thoughtfully exposes the city's lingering colonial mindset through a compelling narrative, though the protagonist's bourgeois vacillation slightly dampens the revolutionary impact of the explosive finale.”
Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review offers a strong analysis praising the film's artistic critique of colonial mentality and bourgeois contradictions while discussing its cinematic techniques. It lands firmly on a strongly positive assessment without claiming it to be a flawless masterpiece. How estimates work
Read full review ↗Bidhan Ribeiro on Mrinal Sen's other films: 4.5 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films no BMR score yet. Bidhan Ribeiro's usual rating across 2 films is 4.25. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
- World Within, World Without 4.5 (all critics 4.5)
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1.0/5BMR estimate
Never Felt Better · 6 Feb 2015
“This awful, unfunny comedy relies on tired and immature jokes, failing entirely to deliver any clever satire or working humor.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic heaps relentless scorn on the movie, calling it an awful, crass, and horribly unfunny production with only a couple of redeeming moments. This exceptionally harsh verdict leaves no doubt that it belongs on the lowest rungs of the scale. How estimates work
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1.5/5BMR estimate
Scott Foundas · Variety · 12 Dec 2014
“This messy political satire relies heavily on crude humor, offering little genuine wit alongside thoroughly obnoxious lead performances that fail to entertain.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer praises the comedic effort of Randall Park and Diana Bang in supporting roles, but strongly criticizes the film as an aggressive, unfunny, and tedious disaster that feels like cinematic waterboarding. This overwhelmingly negative assessment, described as a terror attack against comedy, lands firmly on the poor rung. How estimates work
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3.0/5
William Goss · Empire · 12 Jun 2014
“The leads share strong comedic chemistry and supporting actors provide genuine laughs, but the juvenile script relies on old-hat gags and a laboured narrative setup.”
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3.0/5
Brian Eggert · Deep Focus Review · 27 Dec 2014
“This silly buddy comedy delivers plenty of laughs for forgiving viewers, though its shallow politics and juvenile humor ultimately feel quite underwhelming.”
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2.5/5
Steven Boone · Roger Ebert · 25 Dec 2014
“The comedy boasts impressive action-style visuals and a solid co-star, but the narrative relies on lazy jokes, uneven acting, and misses its satirical potential entirely.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
2.8/5Interview splits critics with its mix of wild political satire, strong lead chemistry, and impressive action visuals, while facing heavy criticism for juvenile humor, crude gags, and shallow politics. Peter Travers awards a high 4.0/5 for its fearless raunchy fun and killer laughs, whereas Never Felt Better slams it with a 1.0/5 as an awful and unfunny comedy. While most reviewers acknowledge the strong chemistry between the leads, opinions diverge sharply on whether the satire hits its mark or falls flat through lazy writing. Ultimately, viewers looking for a silly buddy comedy with plenty of laughs may find entertainment despite the uneven narrative.
- AgreeMost critics agree that the film features strong chemistry between the lead actors.
- SplitCritics disagree on whether the political satire is daring and effective or shallow and obnoxious.
- Best forfans of silly buddy comedies with strong lead chemistry
Highest 4.0/5 BMR estimate · Peter Travers · Rolling Stone
“This wild political satire delivers killer laughs and fearless raunchy fun, though some gags grow repetitive and the narrative occasionally tries way too hard to shock au”
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Lowest 1.0/5 BMR estimate · Never Felt Better
“This awful, unfunny comedy relies on tired and immature jokes, failing entirely to deliver any clever satire or working humor.”
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How is this worked out?
I reached this by summarizing the shared praises, criticisms, scores, and specific polarizations found in the provided excerpts.
Summary written by AI from the review excerpts and scores. Updated 2 weeks ago.
What viewers say
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How is this worked out?
Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 3 weeks ago.
Cast and crew
Ranjit MallickRanjit
Karuna Banerjee
Shekhar Chattopadhyay
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Music director
- Vijay Raghava Rao
- Writers
- Ashish Burman, Mrinal Sen
- Cinematographer
- K.K. Mahajan
- Editor
- Gangadhar Naskar
- Producer
- Mrinal Sen
What else the data says
- DirectorMrinal Sen's other 8 scored films here average 3.5 out of 5.
- Lead actorRanjit Mallick's other 3 scored films here average 3.0 out of 5.
Questions about Interview
Is Interview worth watching?
Interview has a BMR score of 2.8 out of 5 (Mixed), calculated from 9 scored reviews. This includes 6 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 Interview?
3 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 out of 5. Another 6 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Interview a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Interview a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Interview?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Interview. 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 Interview release?
Interview released in cinemas on 13 November 1971.
Who is in the cast of Interview?
The cast of Interview includes Ranjit Mallick, Karuna Banerjee, Shekhar Chattopadhyay, Bulbul Mukherjee, Mamata Chatterjee.
Who directed Interview? Who wrote it?
Interview is directed by Mrinal Sen. It is written by Ashish Burman and Mrinal Sen.
Where can I watch Interview online? Is Interview on OTT?
Interview released in cinemas on 13 November 1971. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Interview about?
A young Indian man has been assured by an uncle that all he needs to land a lucrative job is to show up to the interview in a Western style suit, but the morning of the interview is fraught with unexpected difficulties.
How long is Interview? What is the runtime?
Interview is listed at 1h 21m.