I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

This was supposed to be one breakthrough movie for the Tollywood industry, a record budget, exotic locations, a masterpiece of a classic as a story, arguably the biggest star in the industry, as lead. And what did it achieve... did it achieve greatness? no, did it do justice to the book? no, did it establish Dev as an even bigger superstar? in my opinion another "no". Starting from Buno Haansh, Dev decided to do more meaningful roles, catering to a different target audience, and this was a big opportunity for him too. But the problem he has with his diction is a major one. The moment he starts reading the letter to his mom, it becomes so very apparent. To be fair to him, he though did wonderfully well towards the end of the movie when Shankar appeared to lose his sanity and that was the only time some power-packed acting came through. But the bigger letdown was the one playing Alvarez. He left no mark whatsoever in this critical role. It demanded some X-factor in its portrayal, but there was none. The Bunip was left as a mysterious creature throughout by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhdhay, director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee decided to elaborate on it, great for the kids, but not for mature viewers, who would have better liked it left as a shadow on the tent, its first show in the movie, and true to its description by the author. Through the middle of its running time, it felt more like watching National Geographic than a movie to speak of the locations used and shown. It may be a great kids' movie, I am sure they have lapped it up, but for more adult and mature viewers, a letdown and a missed opportunity. 5/10.

I guess soon most of the nation would realize that "Chander Pahar" is probably one of the best adventure movies made in the history of Indian cinema,if not the best.I can see that some the posts over here is comparing "Chander Pahar" with "Life of Pi".As a novel, "Life of Pi" is an absolute crap if you compare that with BBB's "Chander Pahar".So,no doubt,"Life of Pi" was more like a child's 3D entertainment.There are a few semi-ripe folks in India who consider themselves as pundits based on their regular viewing of Hollywood movies.They should watch good movies from all over the world.Only then they would realize that if Bollywood movies like "Dhoom 3" are crude junk,"movies like "Life of Pi" is sophisticated junk.Anyways, I don't think that Bollywood can make something equivalent to "Chander Pahar" even if they get 150 crores.Bollywood is busy with "Ram Leelas" and converting Sholay to 3D by spending 25 crores.Wish,some of those Bollywood directors could find some sponsor for grey matter.

Chader Pahar nice try but epic fail, Jara Bolchy Khub Valo Korechy Tara Cinemar B*l Bojhy.1. Black Mamba Dekte Dekhe Dev Ghumea Porchy, Original novel E Etai Darun Jaiga, Dev & director Eta Puro Nosto Korechy. 2. Male lion Sudhu Dev Er Pichone Pore Achy, r Dev K Dekhe Gorjon Korchy (Jodio Amra discovery channel Er Soujonne Jani male lion Shikar Kore Na, lion Eka Thake Na, They always stay in groups) & Shikar Er time Jotodur Jani animal Ra Silently attack Kore... Dev k Dekhe lion Er Chitkar... Uff Sojho Hoy Na (Vedo direction) 3. Bunip Dekte Rojotav Dutta Er Moto....Khub Baje Animation...... Ki J R Bolbo 4. R editing Tototai Baje, Specilly Oi lion Er Janalai Chapa Ta. Room Er Vitore Dev Er Ekrokom Pose, Baire Aber Onno Rokom....Editor Eta miss Korlen Ki Kore????? 5. Film Dekchi Na Africa tour-Er DVD Bojha Muskil. 6. Golpo Nai Kono, Sudhu Hati-Bagh-Pahar. Khub Mathai Lagchilo.......Butt makeup & screenplay Darun, Sotti Darun. Bt film as a whole disapionting.

'Chander Pahar' is arguably the most awaited films in recent times. It is produced by the biggest house, stars Dev, based on a widely popular novel and directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee. Definitely, it has all the elements to become an instant epic.But to be honest it miserably fails. Let me clarify my point. The central theme of the novel is all about unprecedented wanderlust. The protagonist risks his life in hunt of a mythical treasure... in an unknown Africa. After succeeding in breaking the myth, Shankar refuses to take treasure. The story is all about the journey of Shankar and his wanderlust which surpasses human greed.The film adaptation dilutes this central theme and emphasizes the subplots of survival stunts. The protagonist turns in to a sadist who risks and hunts for pleasure. The story about an extraordinary journey of life transforms into an average stunt-dependent action/adventure flick.The director also appears to believe the audience gullible. He incorporates idiotic strategy of using unnecessary voiceovers throughout the film to explain simplistic incidents, which is indeed annoying.Apart from all these short comings 'Chander Pahar' is a path breaking film in mainstream Bangla Cinema. This film breaks the myth of big budget Bangla Film implies 'remake of South Indian masala flick.' For sure this will be influential for mainstream Bangla Cinema.