Switzerland Movie Review
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5 of 5 critics recommend it. Average 3.5 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
Cornered by a snooty in-law amid an awkward family lunch, a middle-class man makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to take his wife and two daughters to Switzerland for a vacation.
Directed by Sauvik Kundu. Starring Abir Chatterjee, Rukmini Maitra, Arindam Ganguly, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Biswanath Basu, Joydeep Mukherjee.
BMR's take on Switzerland
- Critics agree onEmotion and performances
- Where they splitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Worked out automatically from the 5 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Switzerland movie review: what critics say (5)
How to read the score
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3.5/5BMR estimate
AninditaRoyMusings · 22 May 2021
“This emotional, small-budget family drama delivers an entertaining message about living within one's means, though it suffers from some forced cameos and uneven acting performances.”
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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 for its emotional resonance, entertaining qualities, and strong lead performance, while noting flaws like over-the-top acting and forced cameos. These positive elements mixed with clear criticisms place the review securely on the positive rung with clear flaws. How estimates work
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Nirmal Dhar · Sangbad Pratidin · 13 Nov 2020
“The critic praises the director for offering a warm, relatable middle-class family drama with strong lead performances, but criticizes the unnecessary and overly conventional final fifteen minutes.”
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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 for its heartfelt depiction of a middle-class family, strong performances, and sincere direction, but criticizes the unnecessary and overly conventional ending. These clear flaws alongside strong overall merits land the review firmly on a positive rating with reservations. How estimates work
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Subhash K Jha · IWMBuzz · 19 Nov 2020
“The picture offers a heartwarming look at working class struggles, though forced dramatic moments occasionally disrupt the narrative flow.”
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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 for its charming artless attitude and well-written family sequences that evoke a heartwarming feeling. However, he also criticizes the plot for losing its way when pressured to liven up the proceedings with uneasy compromises. These clear flaws combined with a positive overall verdict result in a three-and-a-half star rating. How estimates work
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3.5/5
Debolina Sen · Times of India · 17 Nov 2020
“The picture offers an engaging narrative with strong performances and humor, although viewers seeking grand international scenery might feel let down by the lack of foreign backdrops.”
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Visit Profile · Cinemakaramkapi · 13 May 2021
“The engaging family drama captures middle class life nicely with wonderful visuals, though the musical numbers are entirely forgettable and ordinary.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer praises the entertaining story, strong cinematography, and affectionate portrayal of Kolkata, while noting that the songs are merely passable and pointing out some melodramatic plot turns. This mix of genuine appreciation and minor artistic reservations lands comfortably on a positive rating with clear flaws. How estimates work
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.5/5Critics are mostly positive on Switzerland, and they broadly agree. 5 critics average 3.5/5. Praise goes to emotion and performances. 5 of 5 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedemotion (3), performances (2)
- SplitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
How is this worked out?
Average of 5 scored reviews, spread 3.5 to 3.5. 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 14 hours 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 18 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Abir Chatterjee
Rukmini MaitraRumi
Arindam Ganguly
Ambarish Bhattacharya
Biswanath Basu
Joydeep Mukherjee
Sankar Debnath
Parambrata Chatterjee
Debashis Roy
Jeet
Mokksha
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
- Director
- Sauvik Kundu
- Music director
- Savvy Gupta
- Writer
- Sauvik Kundu
- Cinematographer
- Manas ganguly
- Editor
- Sujay Datta Ray
- Producers
- Amit Jumrani, Gopal Madnani, Jeet
What else the data says
- DirectorSauvik Kundu's other scored film here has 2.4 out of 5.
- Lead actorAbir Chatterjee's other 25 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Among 2020 filmsRanks #4 of 9 Bengali films of 2020 with a BMR score. The 2020 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about Switzerland
Is Switzerland worth watching?
Switzerland has a BMR score of 3.5 out of 5 (Recommended), calculated from 5 scored reviews. This includes 4 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 Switzerland?
1 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 3.5 to 3.5 out of 5. Another 4 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Switzerland a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Switzerland a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Switzerland?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Switzerland. 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 Switzerland release?
Switzerland released in cinemas on 13 November 2020.
Who is in the cast of Switzerland?
The cast of Switzerland includes Abir Chatterjee, Rukmini Maitra, Arindam Ganguly, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Biswanath Basu, Joydeep Mukherjee.
Who directed Switzerland? Who wrote it?
Switzerland is directed by Sauvik Kundu. It is written by Sauvik Kundu.
Where can I watch Switzerland online? Is Switzerland on OTT?
Switzerland released in cinemas on 13 November 2020. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Switzerland about?
Cornered by a snooty in-law amid an awkward family lunch, a middle-class man makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to take his wife and two daughters to Switzerland for a vacation.
How long is Switzerland? What is the runtime?
Switzerland is listed at 2h 10m.