A Real Encounter Film Review: A Missed Shot at Truth or Propaganda?

🌟🌟 (2 out of 5)

Let’s kick this off with a hearty chuckle, shall we? Because nothing screams “hilarity” like a botched attempt at weaving a controversial real-life incident into the fabric of cinematic drama. This, my dear readers, is “A Real Encounter,” a film that’s about as real as my imaginary pet unicorn. 😂

So, here’s the deal. We have a doe-eyed college student, Muskan (Bratuti Ganguly), who finds herself tangled in a terrorist plot and ends up on the wrong end of a bullet during a police encounter. The question is, was she an innocent bystander or a willing participant in the terror plot? If you’re expecting the film to offer a well-thought-out answer, I suggest you adjust your expectations to the level of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 🌈💰

The film, in its bumbling way, tries to dance on the razor’s edge between truth and propaganda surrounding police encounters. But the sad reality is, it dances like someone stepped on its toes. The narrative jerks from intense police encounters to a personal tale of Muskan’s descent into radicalism. The transition is as smooth as sandpaper, leaving you with a sense of disjointedness akin to a poorly assembled jigsaw puzzle.

The film’s director, Sabir Shaikh, seems to have taken a crash course in ‘how not to direct a film’. Too many close-up shots, shaky camera work, and gunfights that wouldn’t scare a five-year-old mar the narrative. Not to mention the background score, which is so loud and intrusive that it’s like having a marching band in your living room.

Bratuti Ganguly, playing Muskan, tries her best but struggles to rise above a script that would have been better used as bird cage liner. The police officers, Ehsaan Khan (ADG Rathore), Shahbaaz Khan (Arjun Ranade), and Rishikesh Tiwari (Varun Barot) are credible, but their characters are about as deep as a kiddie pool.

Characters like Muskan’s uncle (Mushtaq Khan) and Raza Murad (the advocate seeking justice) are as underdeveloped as a roll of film left in a drawer. They feel like props in the narrative, rather than integral parts.

In conclusion, "A Real Encounter" is a real let-down. It’s a missed opportunity that could have been a gripping film. Instead, it’s a hodge-podge of shoddy storytelling, cringe-worthy cinematography, and a background score that’s about as subtle as a foghorn. This is the film you should dodge like a bullet. 💥

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In the end, I must say, "A Real Encounter" is about as real as my chances of becoming a Bollywood superstar. If you’re looking for a thrilling weekend watch, I’d recommend a DIY pottery tutorial over this. At least you’ll end up with a pot that’s more cohesive than this film’s plot. 🏺🎬