Prem Tame Film Review
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Prem Tame Film Review
The film "Prem Tame" tells the story of Pablo (played by Soumya Mukherjee) and his journey from youthful infatuation to discovering love in unexpected places. The movie begins with Pablo's first day of college, where he is inexperienced when it comes to matters of the heart. Being an aspiring poet, he quickly falls in love with the first girl who shows him affection during a moment of distress, Arshi (played by Sweta Mishra). However, their budding romance is disrupted by the college bullies, known as the anti-love squad, who drive Arshi away.
Enter Raji (played by Sushmita Chatterjee), a researcher and student activist who stands up for the young couple by challenging the college principal, Ponchu, and quoting Jorge Luis Borges. The film continues to portray the chaos that ensues, with Pablo's devout mother (Chaiti Mitra) leaving the house and Arshi succumbing to intense jealousy.
The film showcases the picturesque colonial heritage along the banks of the Hooghly River. The grandeur of the buildings, the scenic strand, parks, and cemetery of Chandannagar provide visually appealing frames that are best experienced on the big screen. The film's songs are already popular and enjoyable, although they may be a bit lengthy at times. However, the true beauty of the love story lies in the backdrop of a small town, away from the hustle and bustle of Kolkata. Small towns have their own quirks and a unique sensibility that may appear outdated to city dwellers. Nevertheless, these places retain a certain simplicity that Kolkata seems to have abandoned long ago.
While the simplicity of the small town shines through characters like "pasher barir boudi" (played by Antara) or the police officer (played by Anirban Bhattacharya), the film falters in some aspects. The characters, particularly Raji, seem too sophisticated to fully embody their roles as a researcher or an activist. Although she has a captivating presence on screen, she does not completely convince the audience in her portrayal. On the other hand, Soumya fits perfectly into the character of Pablo, a confused lover and aspiring poet. The director effectively channels Pablo's confusion when Raji jokingly suggests that his name could be prefixed to the likes of Neruda, Picasso, or Escobar. Pablo's character is more well-defined compared to the others. Sweta also delivers a charming performance as a girl from a small town, showcasing both the flaws and virtues of her character.
Overall, "Prem Tame" presents a love story set against the backdrop of a small town, highlighting its simplicity and charm. Despite some shortcomings in character portrayals, the film offers visually captivating scenes and popular songs that add to its appeal.