Sitara Film Review
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Sitara Film Review
"Sitara" is a film that depicts a woman's life during her stay on a char near the India-Bangladesh border, without specifying the exact timeframe. Unfortunately, the viewing experience is rather monotonous and lacks any notable peaks. The film predominantly dwells on low points, with a continuous stream of downbeat moments and struggles.
The storyline of the film is well-defined, but the narrative suffers from a lack of continuity. It appears that the director had a decent script in hand, but somewhere along the way, the coherence got lost in translation. Characters come and go like apparitions, creating a sense of inconsistency. For instance, Sitara's father appears at her house, then disappears from several subsequent scenes, only to reappear when he passes away. In another instance, Noyna vanishes, and Sitara herself reappears at home after supposedly running away. The characters lack backstories, and their personalities change rapidly, with Kabir Mahajan (Nassar) dominating the narrative. However, even after enduring discomfort while trying to find a position that alleviates the growing numbness, the film's attempt at delivering revenge falls short, providing only a brief moment of satisfaction that fails to overcome the prevailing boredom.
Despite the film's shortcomings, a few actors manage to earn applause for their performances. Raima, Nassar, and Subrat, in particular, deliver commendable portrayals. While Nassar's on-screen abilities require no emphasis, the narrative fails to fully capitalize on the talent of this veteran actor. He delivers his lines flawlessly and delivers a solid performance, but the overall product falls short. Raima, too, does justice to her role, but her efforts seem to get lost in the overall translation. Similarly, Subrat breathes realism into his character, infusing depth into his portrayal of politician Manab Sarkar.