Nachom-ia-Kumpasar -- an honest review Avinash Tavares avinash.tavares@gmail Posted to Goanet Nachom-ia-Kumpasar is a treat for the senses. No film has showcased the colours, sounds and beauty of Goa like this movie. You cant help but marvel at the movie making skills of its creator, Bardroy. His experience as an adfilm maker screams in every scene and set of the movie which has been designed with meticulous detail from scratch. Nothing is out of place and every object in every scene is authentic the era of the story. Bardroy has gone the extra mile with the songs which almost made me stand up and dance. The lighting used in the film is flawless as it enhances the emotions of the characters while maintaining the natural look of the environment. The story left scope for improvement. The comedy in the beginning seemed forced when the story entered the tragic phase. It takes time to figure out whether the characters are in Goa or Mumbai. Its also hard to figure out how how much time has passed in the story as the movie progresses. One particular scene of suicide was confusing because the audience couldnt tell whether it was real or a dream. The songs, however, are perfectly stitched into the movie, the likes of which were seen last in the Abba inspired Mamma Mia! Without the songs the movie wouldnt have had the glamour that it did and the audience wouldnt have had the deep emotional connection with the lead character, Dona. The second half onwards the pace slows down to a point where you would almost wish that the movies predictable end would come sooner, if not for the brilliance of Palomi Ghosh. Where the story lacks dept, this fairly unknow actress performs on par with Reese Witherspoon and Witney Houston, both of whom have performed similar rolls. Her portrayal of this role is a delight to watch as she takes the audiences through a rollercoaster of emotions. Her gestures, movements, dialog delivery, her micro expressions, her looks and her performance are all spot on and makes her character believable and real. Ill be surprised if she doesnt win an award for this role. The actor who plays Lawrence, her love interest, unfortunately falls far behind. Vijay Mauryas acting is mechanical. There is absolutely no chemistry between the two lead actors. I couldnt see any reason why Dona would fall in love with this character who barely speaks during the first 45 minutes. Vijays character limps on throughout the movie as Palomi steals the show. John DSilva deliver every dialog with precision timing making the audience laugh and love him in the first half whereas in the second half, he effortlessly transforms into a villan and makes the audience hate him for ruining donas career. Prince Jacob performs his role like a legend that he is. Three years ago when the movie makers came to my shop to make copies of the script, I instinctively knew they were holding something special, but I never expected the magnificant way it would go on to be implemented. At the end of the movie, the audience were leaving in a hurry. I was a little sad because we couldnt give a standing ovation to the makers of this masterpiece that will change the Goan film industry for the better. As I left the theater thinking about all the Goan filmmakers, I hope that they dont see Bardroy as a competition or as someone who has made their movies look less than worthy. I hope that they see him as an inspiration who has reinvented the genre of movies that should be made by Goans for goans. In the words of the my friend-we finally have a real Goan movie (of international standards) . ------------------------------------------------------------ Caroline Colaco writes: Was lucky to watch the first show of the movie in Margao and loved it. Dont know how they are giving info to the Press but the Director is a friend of mine and I think he has done an awesome job of paying tributes to Goan music and musicians. As the folder distributed states: It celebrates Goan music through the eyes of its eclectic generation of musicians in the 1960s and 70s. Nachom-ia Kumpasar is a nostalgic musical tale set in the times these musicians lived and died -- unrecognized, unappreciated, And unsung. There is a second show at 7.00 pm today (December 5) at Marquinez Palace. [Sorry, just saw this after reaching home at 8.15 pm Goa time, and hence late in reposting! --FN] ------------------------------------------------------------- JoeGoaUk comments: Oh my God, the film is too good. Believe or not Makai Nachpacho ailo baru. Its 2hr 45min long musical film. Chris Perry/Lornas songs beautifully set in the storyline. Its their love story with song and dance blended with Goan/Mumbai masala. Lot of revelations too. You will know why there was a silence or gap for 20 years. The lead female role (Paulomi) did full justice. Perfect cinematography, good editing, sound etc. I give 4.5 Stars out of 5. To enjoy the film fully, please watch it in the theatre. Paisa vasool (Rs. 200) Nachom-ia Kumpasar by Bardroy Barretto. With Prince Jacob, John DSilva, Vijay Maurya, Paulomi Ghosh, Com[edian] Natto, Com Kenny, Samy Braganza, Roy Menezes, Abdonio, Selwyn Braganza, Mathew Araujo, Meena Leitao, Meenacshi Martins etc https://flickr/photos/joegoauktiatr16/15951936781/in/photostream
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:13:44 +0000
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